I took this class with my teenage son and we got so much more than what we bargained for. On top of the excellent photography skills breakdown and instruction—Joseph’s take on directing and putting your client at ease has opened up in-depth conversations about the roles we play and finding work that fuels you. While our youth are facing uncertain futures with the impact of AI and not knowing what jobs will even be available to them when they come of age, Joseph is really teaching a masterclass on observation and human connection. Invaluable.

I took the Mastering Fundamentals workshop at ShutterSchool with my daughter Brooke and wow… I learned so much. I’ve tried for years to teach myself through YouTube, and honestly I always gave up because there were just too many variables and it felt overwhelming.
This class changed everything.

They broke down the fundamentals in such a simple, approachable way that suddenly it all clicked. What used to feel intimidating now feels fun and creative, and I actually feel confident picking up my camera instead of switching back to auto mode.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand your camera but felt stuck like I did, this class is worth every second. I finally feel like photography is something I can truly enjoy!

Highly recommend.