Do you sometimes feel like your photos depend on luck?
You head into a session, hope for the perfect golden hour lighting… and then:
- The light changes faster than you expected
- You thought the light looked good in the moment but the finished photos have unwanted shadows or bright spots on clients faces
- You get haze, flare, or washed out skies you didn’t plan for
And you leave wondering how your photos came out so different from your vision for the session.
Natural light can be tricky.
But lighting isn’t luck. It’s a skill.
And you can learn it.
Imagine if instead…
>> You knew exactly where to put your subjects as the sun shifts.
>> You were able to capture the most beautiful, glowy, golden hour sun while your subjects are still lit nicely.
>> Clouds didn’t throw you into a panic, because you had go-to moves for overcast days.
>> You stopped losing detail in your skies because you finally understood how to shoot and edit to save the information in the sky.
>> You walked into every session confident you could handle golden hour, blue hour, and overcast days (using the same gear you have right now).
That’s the transformation waiting for you inside this course.
✨ Special Launch Price: $97 (normally $147)
What is Golden Hour & Beyond?
It’s an info-packed course (2+ hours long) that shows you exactly how to create flattering, consistent light outdoors around sunset or sunrise.
You’ll get:
- 🎥 Behind-the-scenes walkthroughs from real sessions with voiceover explaining what I saw, where I placed my subjects, and why it worked.
- ☀️ A crash course on how to backlight your subjects
- ☁️ Tips for overcast sessions so you don't end up with muddy or shadowy faces.
- 🌌 Blue hour strategies to get dreamy, luminous images when the sun is gone.
- 🖥️ Editing demos showing how to save skies, enhance glow, and adjust settings for full sun or overcast images.
- And more
And you can watch the whole thing in about 2 hours, then head straight to your next shoot and see a change right away.
Here’s What’s Inside
Module 1: Light Fundamentals
- What golden hour actually is (and how to time it right)
- Identifying good light
- How to use or avoid sunflares and haze intentionally
- The tricks for sunny, blue hour, and overcast sessions
Module 2: Behind the Scenes
- A 17+ minute walkthrough of several real session clips with me in all different light.
- See how I choose spots, adjust quickly, and talk you through my decisions
- Finished, edited photos included so you can connect the why to the results
Module 3: Editing
- How to save a backlit sky without making the subject too dark
- Editing demos for backlit, full sun, and overcast images
- Subtle tricks with masks
🎁 Bonuses
- 📑 Lighting Scenarios Cheat Sheet (PDF)
Quick-reference guide for golden hour, blue hour, and overcast conditions. Keep it in your pocket (literally). - 💬 Lighting FAQ Library
Answers to common questions (gear, settings, troubleshooting). Have a question that isn’t in there yet? Submit it! I’m always adding more. - 📷 Photo Critiques
In this bonus, I review real photos submitted by photographers who felt the light wasn’t quite working. I talk through why it likely felt off and what small changes could have made a big difference, so you can learn to spot and fix similar issues in your own work.
Video Reviews
Watch reviews from actual students sharing their experiences with the course and how it helped them.
✨ Special Launch Price: $97 (normally $147)
Why Learn From Me?
Hey, I’m Becca.
I’ve spent 15 years photographing families and couples outdoors and I know what it feels like to cross your fingers and hope the light works out.
Since then, I’ve been named one of Click & Co’s Top 10 Family Photographers of 2024, and I’ve taught at The Reset Conference, Elena S Blair Mastermind Retreat, the Milky Way Family Photography Online Retreat, etc.
I created this course because I want you to feel confident walking into any golden hour session and creating gorgeous images that you're super proud of and that your clients rave about.
FAQ
How long will this course take me to complete?
It’s a little over 2 hours total, so you can easily binge it in one sitting!
Is it just theory, or do you show real examples?
Real examples. You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of me photographing families, plus finished images and editing demos.
What if I’m brand new?
You're so lucky. This course breaks down what to look for without overwhelming jargon. You’ll have practical steps to try right away and you wont have to waste years of trial and error (like I did).
What if I’ve been shooting for years?
Even experienced photographers struggle with consistency in light. This course gives you a repeatable system so your results aren’t hit-or-miss anymore. If you still feel there's room for growth, this should help.
Do you cover midday lighting?
Nope, this course focuses on the times of day that create the most flattering results outdoors: golden hour, blue hour, and overcast conditions. I don’t include midday lighting because I personally don’t shoot then, and I want you to learn the exact methods that will give you a consistent portfolio.
Does this course cover indoor lighting?
No, this course is all about natural light outdoors. If you love photographing families, couples, seniors, etc outside, this is where you’ll get the most value.
Do I need special gear?
Nope! I don't use flash or reflectors. All you need is subjects, your camera, and natural light.
Start feeling confident about your lighting ☀️
No more guessing or hoping you just get lucky with the lighting. You can create consistent, beautifully lit images in golden hour, blue hour, and overcast conditions.