From an award winning, sold out photographer. Our passion is to help you succeed!
SHOOT
Amature, hobbyist or seasoned pro, we will guide you no matter where you are in your photography journey
EDIT
Take your photography to the next level with comprehensive editing skills. Learn to bring your vision to life!
SUPPORT
You join a lifelong family of continued education when you become a student. We are there for you whenever you need. (and a 15% discount on future workshops!)
The only thing I love as much as photography is teaching about photography! I often think of my own struggles when I first learned photography, or even in the obstacles I face as I continue to grow and advance as a creative and a business owner. It's with this insight that I have created my own benchmarks for successfully learning photography, editing and running a business.
3 Steps to start your journey
1. Join our FREE workshop group. Learn from others, ask questions & get professional feedback. JOIN HERE!
2. View our upcoming WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
3. Browse through our 1:1 MENTORING classes.... or message us for a class designed just for you!
Upcoming Workshops
Every winter, between January & April, we offer discounted group workshops local to North East Ohio, and specialty workshops held outside of Ohio. These workshops will be listed here when they are available. If we are not offering a workshop that works for what you need, send us a message to get a tailor-made 1:1 class.
If you want to book Ellie Mellie for a workshop in YOUR home town...
If you want Ellie Mellie to judge your next image competition...
or if you need a teacher or speaker at your next event...
please email
Receive a 10% discount when you book 2 or more workshops! Just send me an email to get signed up and to take advantage of this discount! *Recharge workshop does not qualify for this discount*
Learn from three power house photographers! Ellie Mellie Photography, Maribella Portraits & Lisset Perrier Artistry are bringing photographers together from all over the USA to:
Regardless if you are a beginner who is looking to buy their first camera, or a seasoned professional that wants to take on new skills and challenges, we have a class or workshop that is for you.
We offer 1:1 classes year round that can be booked 7 days a week at the convenience of our student. Below are some of the fundamental classes that we offer, but we understand that your specific needs and wants for a class will vary, which is why we will design each 1:1 mentoring class to meet your learning specifications.
Some of the 1:1 classes we offer are Newborn Safety & Posing, Camera Basics, Studio Lighting, Mastering Maternity, Basic and Advanced Editing, Starting and Running your Business and more...
We look forward to helping you become successful on your journey through this craft, and welcome you
This is great for beginners, amateurs or hobbyists who want to learn about their camera and how to take better pictures! You will need a camera for this class.
ISO, Aperature & Exposure & how they work together
Working with natural light both indoors & outdoors
Intro to Speed lights and Monolights
Understand light source and placement
Achieving tack sharp images
Shooting in RAW versus JPG
Understanding your histogram & over/under-exposure
This is an extensive and in-depth look at the core of your business & marketing strategies. Don't have a business yet? Don't worry, this class is everything you need to launch!
Your current business/marketing & your goals
Developing a website and/or mastering SEO (option for web design available for additional cost)
Developing your branding
Setting your prices & knowing when to raise them
How to get the most out of social media; exposure, advertising, ways to increase traffic and understanding business insight
Advertising do's & don'ts
Understanding your target market
Building & keeping your clientele
Projections & working towards your own studio or expansion
Master marketing techniques
Selling tactics
Good business practices & general business strategies for dealing with customers & vendors.
I left feeling so inspired and empowered. No question was left unanswered, no topic was left on the table. Worth every penny! - Tammy S. SAN DIEGO CA
Editing Demo
Why should you take a workshop with us?
Why should you mentor with us? It can be a big investment, no matter where you go, but what sets us apart is:
1. We don't set limitations on our students. You can live next door or across the world and we still want to teach you! Plus you receive a lifetime discount of 15% off future workshops!
2. When your class is over, we offer continued support and education so that your growth is nurtured, guided and molded to get you exactly where you want to be. We focus on your goals and take a genuine interest in building a road map to achieving those dreams.
3. We want to uplift, inspire and encourage YOU to be the best photographer you can be. Our students have gone on to open their own studios, have been able to quit their jobs and support their family as a full-time photographer, and some of them are winning awards and being recognized for their art!
This can be YOU, and we guarantee we have the tools you need...
We have been teaching for 4 years, both locally here in Ohio, and all over the United States. Ellie Mellie has won awards nationally, have been named one of the top ten photographers in Ohio, and has been asked to teach at an international level.
Known for our fine art editing, our maternity photography, newborn photography, and styled photography, you know you are in the right hands when choosing Ellie Mellie as your source for education, regardless if you are a beginner, hobbyist or serious photographer.
Are you interested in 2 or more classes? Contact us so we can work out a special discount for you.
