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Education for Photographers and Filmmakers

Invest in yourself

So you’ve got some creative experience under your belt, and now you’re ready to move beyond the basics to level up. Right on! I’m here to help you navigate that transformation, drawing on my Master’s degree in Teaching and years in the classroom. My first career. My forever passion.

I’ve got your back.

Accessing over a decade of experience as a visual storyteller and creating what I love for my dream clients, I help creatives around the world gain the confidence and skills it takes to run a sustainable and fulfilling business.

– Videography + Photography: intermediate and advanced shooting and editing
– The art of birth and family storytelling
– Becoming a birth photographer
– Finding your voice and refining your style
– Marketing and pricing for sustainability
– General business guidance
– Work-life balance
–Film and still portfolio reviews
– Open Book Q&A sessions, editing demonstrations
– Full video instruction or lessons to fill in gaps
– 1:1 short or long term mentoring tailored specifically to your needs

I want you to know that when you work with me, I don’t hold back. We’ll determine your specific needs and set the scope to make the most of our time together. We’ll invoke time-tested creative and business strategies. We’ll seek resources and navigate hard things. I’ll share with you what I’ve learned from tough lessons and losses along the way to success. Most of all, we’ll put our heads together for real talk and generate exciting momentum so you’ll be ready to take it from here.

Pricing begins at $250

Reach out

Let’s get you on that path to growth and confidence. My office door is wide open for you.

Jump in and learn

kind words from students
“From the very first contact, Angie was warm and thoughtful. You can tell that she really enjoys what she does as a photographer and filmmaker, but her ability to instruct is beyond measure. I found Angie to be incredibly easy to work with as she was relatable in the sense of understanding the struggles of starting a business in this industry while also being a mother. Her form of instruction is clear and well thought out. I was able to watch as she gave an informative presentation without losing interest in any of the information. She is fun and energetic and keeps the learning environment light while still being instructional. I really enjoyed hearing her examples of different angles and techniques she uses in her own filmmaking and found the demonstrations to be extremely helpful!”
M.G.
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“I pursued a mentor session with Angie and my experience was everything I was after and also so much more. I learned tangible tips to improve my art and valuable feedback for how to move forward. All of my questions were answered and we reviewed my work together. More importantly - I left with renewed self confidence and the permission I needed to "be me." I learned to let go of doing what I thought I was "supposed" to be doing, and to follow my heart and focus on purpose in my client sessions. I now have a greater appreciation for myself as an artist and my value. I was feeling lost in business and flat in my art, but I am now feeling inspired, motivated, and excited for what is ahead.”
R.L.
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“I've been drawn to Angie's storytelling for years. Her birth films so beautifully reflect each family's unique story and I can always read her heart in her films in the tender way she captures their birth. When I received my first request for a birth film, Angie was the person I immediately thought of. I am so grateful for the time we spent together. Angie answered every question I had from her extensive experience filming births in every setting. It can feel overwhelming launching a new product and Angie provided resources to help pave the way. Years from now when hopefully I have a few more birth films under my belt, I'll look to Angie as someone who pointed the way and gently told me how to walk it. I feel incredibly equipped and empowered for my first birth film and am so happy I didn't wait another day to contact Angie for mentoring.”
A.M.
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“I've been struggling with direction in my films and I really needed some editing help in Premiere Pro. Angie's mentoring was hugely helpful to me. I loved the video she created, CCing my own video. I can watch it over and over again to make adjustments to my video, and she also gave written feedback that I can refer to as well. I had several 'a-ha' moments that I really needed with video and I can't wait to explore where this will take me in my video journey.”
J.M.
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“I was mentally stuck as to how I could market and transition my business from lifestyle photography into shooting full time family documentary style. After discussing this with Angie, she gave me some great suggestions, and followed up. She asked me questions which caused me to think differently about how I wanted to run my business. She was so accessible and helpful in shedding light into this transition. After talking to her and receiving the invaluable knowledge she has, it made so much sense! Angie is truly a professional. She is very knowledgeable and was a joy to work with!”
L.B.
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“I've gotten to the point in my photography business where online classes are too general to be of use. I still have questions and struggles about moving forward and improving - it's just gotten harder to find help. I'm in the process of making big (scary!) changes to my business as I add videography and I decided to reach out to Angie. She was completely open about her entire process, sharing her success and failures so I could learn from them. Even though my focus was on business, she managed to include great tips on managing clients, shooting, and marketing. She's an invaluable resource! I'm super excited to start making changes to my business. Thanks so much, Angie!”
H.E.
kind words from students
“Despite working in the same industry and essentially being competitors, Angie goes above and beyond to be supportive and fully engaged in helping me build the best business I can. While rebranding and launching my new site, Angie thoughtfully and thoroughly worked with me, providing feedback and strategies to maximize content and better engage with my audience. I am indebted to her for her frank yet encouraging demeanor and appreciate her help more than I can ever express.”
C.R.
kind words from students
“Angie, I just wanted to thank you again for the lesson last night!!! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to make sure I am understanding and progressing with the techniques of video. I'm so excited and I think last night's lesson and the time you spent teaching me was so incredible and inspiring and it has just really re-energized me! So I just wanted to let you know how much that meant to me.”
A.K.

Unique brand films for small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations

Northern Virginia Birth Family Photography Films

Are you ready to connect with your dream clients and share your mission with the world?

Here’s the thing.

Clients who can see and feel your passion through compelling video storytelling will come to trust, admire, and seek out your brand.

Let’s create an inspiring and engaging video story that showcases your brand's passion and purpose while allowing your personality to shine through.

Your brand film will leave viewers clearly visualizing how your brand will fit into their lives and ready to take action.

THE brand film experience:

Story-Driven Brand Film

from $2999

Includes guidance through vision, goals, and marketing strategy to create an emotive story of your brand that hits your audience in the feels and invests them in your mission.

Get in touch

for full details on brand film experiences

Get excited to create something awesome together that connects the heart of your brand to that of your viewers.

Inspire my dream clients!

Lifestyle Photos for Brands

Here for the nice photos? I’ve got you!

Don’t waste time whispering your brand’s message with stock photos that miss the mark. Harness the selling power of a good story.

When it comes to storytelling in marketing, successful brands aim for two things:

1 / emotional connection
2 / relatability

Lucky for you, those are two of my specialties because I document real moments for real families.

I spend time with real families to create galleries of photos and video footage documenting authentic experiences, real love, natural emotions, and true connection.

This translates to relatable, emotionally-inspired, fresh, and unique imagery that will anchor your brand’s value and speak directly to your audience.

We offer:

Carefully curated collection of high quality stock imagery
Wide range of diverse, loving families who happily opt in to our modeling program
Variety in real-life contexts: pregnancy, birth, newborn life, toddler, parenthood, childhood, pets, teens, and marriage
Product-centered projects, or simply candid life
Choice of untouched or light natural edits, striking a balance of authenticity and brand aesthetic
Single custom projects or ongoing projects
Single images or video clips
Bundles for savings
Quick turnaround