What do you want for 2026?? Please comment and let me know if you want natural light photography content! I had an entire course on natural light, but through some unfortunate circumstance, don’t have access to it. But, I could do a series of Core Lessons that go over my natural light system. Covering: 1. Perfect exposure (in camera 2. Perfect color (in camera) 3. Finding amazing natural light (indoors and out) Pleased comment and let me know!!

If you are a photographer here that wants to launch your photo business, grow your existing one or level up a successful one, than this might be the post that changes everything for you! After coaching over 1,400 photographers helping them scale, I have learned the practical, simple and effective tools to create real change and success. I am opening up waitlist spots for my Operator Mastermind. This is a way to NOT spend $5,000 doing 90 days of 1/1 coaching with me, and get a TON of value in a small, tight group of photographers working directly with me each week to grow. The group will have a limit of 8-10, practical action based steps, real time feedback, adjusting and niching for your market and me and the group all helping each other succeed. 1+1=3 (Dan Miller) meaning that when we work together, something new will happen that could not have happened otherwise. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist and be the first to get access when spots open up!

This year is going to be EPIC and I am speaking success, life, energy, and amazing photos over all of you for this year! When we make a plan and give it a date, our goals start to manifest and happen. So, I would love to have you all decide what you want to learn FIRST this year, when you will learn it, and what your plan is to master it! Example: "I am going to finally master speedlites by February 25th, and I am going to watch the Indoor Lighting Made Easy and Core Lessons on speedlites, do 4 practice shoots, post them here for feedback and finally use them with confidence on my shoots!" Here is my personal goals this year.... I have STRUGGLED since 2023 with my work being regular and income being varied, so for 2026, I am going to focus my energy into three things. 1. Creating GREAT value and content for you all (and knowing that SOME of you will want Advanced Training Options), 2. Growing my photography brand back up to where it should be. 3. Growing my Marketing Consulting for brands that want to clarify their message (photographers, creatives, real estate agents, professionals and many others I can help)! I will launch my Advanced Training Options websites in the next 30 days, I have already locked in my first big photo client for 2026, and I am building my marketing consulting strategy starting tomorrow!

I’m planning a small number of in-person IN-CAMERA workshops this year! 👉 Join the Workshops Waitlist Hands-on lighting. Real shooting. Real feedback. No watching from the sidelines. These workshops are designed for photographers who want to: - understand light instead of guessing - build confidence while shooting (not after) - walk away with stronger images and clearer instincts - finally unlock your flash powers with my simple lighting system I’m also exploring a few workshop + experience concepts — the kind where learning happens alongside great locations, great people, and space to actually create. Dates and locations won’t be announced publicly at first (the waitlist will get first access). If this is something you’d want to know about early, there’s now a simple waitlist. No commitment. No sales pitch. Just first access when details are ready. 👉 Join the Workshops Waitlist — Zach

I'm open to critique and comments on one of our Riverwalk images after a complete revamp of our lighting style. Anything you would do differently? Any suggestions for improvements?