ASPIRING & PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Join us at the Citadel Mall to practice, network, or learn more to build or grow your business.

Photographer PRACTICE time

PHOTO LAB & BATTLES — SHOOT, LEARN, CONNECT.

30 minutes of networking + 90 minutes of open photography practice.

Bring your camera & any gear you use to practice & refine new techniques with other photographers. You are welcome to use our Lastolite, ring & video lights, or bring your own flashes or strobes. If you want to enter the weekly battle - you’ll try our surprise prompt, plan your shot, and create your strongest image in the time limit. Live feedback and community vote online - prizes + bragging rights.

Wednesdays: 10AM-NOON

Saturdays: 6-8PM

Sign up in advance to save $5

It’s FREE to join us to network & hang out!

Pre-register for $20

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEED HEADSHOTS TOO!

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEED HEADSHOTS TOO!

JOIN US THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 6-8PM!

Charleston photographers, join us for our first networking event in our new photography center in the Citadel Mall. It’s free to attend or $30 to have your headshots taken at our event.

GET NEW HEADSHOTS

Get photography BUSINESS assistance 1-1!

Work with a professional photographer and focus on photography, lighting, composition, manual camera settings, editing, or anything you need to improve your photography business!

1-1 with Erika Hatfield for professionals $125

JUST GETTING STARTED?LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR DSLR OR MIRRORLESS CAMERA IN 4 weeks!

You’ll be able to choose the best aperture, shutter speed & iso to get great photos!

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An educational graphic on DSLR or mirrorless camera photography settings, featuring an illustration of a camera with a focus on shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, with the title 'Level 1 Manual Photography Settings DSLRs or Mirrorless Cameras' and the Next Level Photo Education logo.

Our Level 2 course is available for those who are familiar with manual mode but need more practice!

Refine your skills

COURSES

Photography Career Accelerator

10 Weeks - $400

Ready to go pro? This accelerator helps photographers refine their workflow, finalize a business plan, build a marketing presence, and step confidently into paid work. You’ll leave with a complete launch plan and the confidence to start your photography career. Only $400 (introductory price) for the 1st group in the new center!

Master Studio Lighting

Studio Lighting for Photographers

4 Weeks - $225

Move beyond natural light. This intensive introduces studio lighting essentials, from one-light setups to advanced techniques. You’ll leave with the skills to confidently use your own lighting gear and portfolio images from a live model session.

Launch My Photography Career

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