Welcome to Shutter School
powered by InMotion
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Learn the Craft. Master the Camera. Build the Business.
Shutter School is where creators come to grow — behind the camera and beyond it.
We offer hands-on workshops, online courses, and business training for photographers, filmmakers, and creative entrepreneurs who want to turn their craft into a career.
Taught by working professionals who’ve built real, thriving businesses, every class is designed to give you skills that make a difference — in your work, your confidence, and your income.
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Mon Jan 12 6-8pm Mastering Manual 2.0
Learn to shoot in full manual mode with confidence. Master aperture, shutter speed, and ISO through hands-on practice and walk away with complete creative control over your camera. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera and get ready to ditch auto mode for good.
Mon Jan 19 6-8pm Raw & Ready with ACR
Transform your raw files into polished, professional images using Adobe Camera Raw. Learn essential editing techniques including exposure correction, color grading, sharpening, and lens corrections. Bring your laptop with Adobe Camera Raw installed and some raw files to edit during hands-on practice.
Mon Jan 26 6-8pm Retouch Like A Pro
Learn professional portrait retouching techniques in Photoshop. Master skin smoothing, blemish removal, dodging and burning, color correction, and how to enhance your subjects while keeping them looking natural. Bring your laptop with Photoshop installed and a portrait image to retouch during hands-on practice.
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Testimonials
Alix Lopez
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.
Pete Yackley
Joseph Hernandez is in the process of putting together a professional Photography and Videography Training Series unlike any of the other local or online courses available to the general public here in Bakersfield. What stands out most to me is the “hands on” experience, which has been hard to find anywhere else locally. I highly recommend this school, whether you are a beginner, a seasoned picture taker or a video creator. You’ll find Joe offers in- depth nuggets as he shares literally everything he has learned in his 22-plus years as owner of InMotionPro Studios in Bakersfield. Pete Yackley, Bakersfield, CA
Megan Garant
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.
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