A Day in the Studio -- Small Group Photography Intensive

October 10th, 2026  ·  Winston-Salem, NC

A Day in
the Studio

Small Group Photography Intensive

One day inside a real, operating luxury studio. The systems, the pricing, the marketing, the automations -- everything I spent 10 years building, handed directly to you.

Date October 10th
Time 10am -- 4pm
Location Downtown WS
Seats 10 only
Starting at $97
Reserve My Spot
Sound familiar?

You can shoot.
But can you run a business?

Most photographers are incredible behind the camera and completely lost everywhere else. If any of this feels uncomfortably familiar, you are in the right place.

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I have no idea if my pricing is actually profitable or if I'm just staying busy.

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I'm doing everything manually -- every email, every follow-up, every reminder -- and I'm exhausted.

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I post on social media but I don't know if my marketing is actually working or just filling a feed.

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I want to raise my prices but I don't know how to structure a menu that clients actually say yes to.

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I have no real client experience -- it's different every time and I can't figure out why some bookings go smoothly and others don't.

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I feel like everyone else figured something out that nobody told me.

This is for you if

You're ready to stop
guessing and start building.

This intensive is for photographers who are already shooting but running their business on gut instinct and hoping it holds together. You don't need more inspiration. You need a real blueprint.

Whatever you shoot -- the business side works the same way. The pricing, the systems, the client experience, the marketing. It all applies.
Karen Salinas
Your host

Karen Salinas

I was told starting a photography business was a silly idea. That was over 10 years ago. I spent years shooting everything -- building the systems, the pricing, and the client experience that now run my full-time downtown portrait studio.

I didn't have anyone to teach me. I figured it out the slow, painful, expensive way -- and then I built something I'm genuinely proud of. Now I'm opening my studio and pulling back the curtain on all of it.

If you're willing to bet on yourself, let's spend a day together.

10+ Years full time
1 Downtown studio
1 Day to learn it all
What we cover

The full blueprint.
Nothing held back.

This is not a workshop where you watch someone else shoot and go home with a notebook full of notes you never use. Every topic we cover, you leave with the actual tools to implement it.

01 Morning session

Photography and posing in a real studio

We shoot together with a live model using natural and artificial light. You practice -- you don't just watch.

02 Business foundation

Pricing that's actually profitable

We build your pricing menu from scratch -- a guide that positions you correctly, removes the guesswork, and gives clients a clear path to yes.

03 Systems

Client journey automations

The emails, the follow-ups, the reminders, the workflows -- we map out your client experience so it runs itself and you stop doing everything manually.

04 Marketing

Marketing that actually books clients

Paid and organic methods that work for photographers. What to post, what to run ads on, and how to stop creating content that fills a feed but doesn't fill a calendar.

05 Brand

Branding and website that converts

What your brand needs to communicate, what your website actually needs to do, and how to stop hiding behind a beautiful portfolio that doesn't book anyone.

06 Hot seat

Your business reviewed live

Your pricing, your process, your marketing -- reviewed in the room with real feedback. Small group means everyone gets a turn.

Plus a bonus -- how to make money while building your portfolio.

Everything included

You leave with more
than notes.

  • Full day inside a working luxury downtown portrait studio
  • Live shoot with a model -- hands-on practice, not a demo
  • Your own pricing menu built during the session
  • Client automation roadmap -- the exact workflow I use
  • My actual swipe files -- inquiry emails, follow-up copy, pricing language
  • Branded workbook you keep forever
  • Canva social media template kit (bonus)
  • Hot seat business review -- your work, real feedback
  • 30 days of group chat access with your cohort after the day
  • Catered lunch, coffee, and drinks throughout the full day
I'm Ready -- Reserve My Spot
Investment

Founding cohort rate.
First group only.

This price will not be offered again. Three ways to get in -- choose whatever works best for you. All options secure your seat.

Reserve your spot
$97
deposit today

Remaining balance due day of class. Questions about your balance? Reach out to [email protected]

Split pay
$250
today

Remaining $250 invoiced by September 26th.

Pay in full
$497
one payment

Seat secured immediately. Best value.

10 seats. No held spots without payment.

Choose My Option
Got questions?

Everything you're
probably wondering.

Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?+
This is for photographers who are already shooting -- whether you've been at it for 6 months or 6 years. The business side of photography is what we're fixing, not the technical basics. If you're actively shooting clients and feeling like the business side is holding you back, this day is for you.
Does this work for my niche?+
Yes -- the business systems we cover work across every photography niche. Pricing, client automations, marketing, and building a client experience that runs itself applies whether you shoot weddings, families, newborns, brands, seniors, or anything else. The blueprint is the blueprint regardless of what's in front of your lens.
What camera gear do I need to bring?+
Bring whatever you currently shoot with -- your camera body, your go-to lenses, and a fully charged battery (plus a backup if you have one). There's no gear requirement. We work with what you have.
I'm not local -- is it worth traveling for?+
Absolutely. Winston-Salem is centrally located in North Carolina and easy to get to from Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and surrounding areas. If you're coming from further away, the founding rate and what you walk away with make it well worth the trip. Reach out if you have questions about logistics -- [email protected]
What's the difference between the $97 deposit and the other options?+
The $97 deposit reserves your seat today and you pay the remaining balance any time before or on the day of class. The split pay option is $250 today and the remaining $250 will be invoiced to you by September 26th. Pay in full is $497 and your seat is locked immediately. All three options get you the exact same experience -- same seat, same day, same everything.
Will this be recorded?+
This is an in-person experience only -- the intimacy of the small group is a big part of what makes it valuable. The hot seat reviews, the live shooting, the real-time feedback -- that doesn't translate the same way on a recording. You need to be in the room.
What's the refund policy?+
All sales are final. Because this is a small group intensive with limited seats, your spot is reserved specifically for you and cannot be resold on short notice. If something comes up, reach out directly at [email protected] and we'll do our best to work with you.
What should I bring besides my camera?+
Bring your laptop if you want to take notes digitally, a notebook and pen, and your questions -- especially the ones you've been afraid to ask. Lunch, coffee, and drinks are provided throughout the day so just show up ready to work.
The details

Everything you need
to know.

Date October 10th, 2026
Time 10:00am -- 4:00pm
Food Catered lunch, coffee, and drinks all day
Location 500 N Main St, Suite 100, Winston-Salem NC
Group size 10 photographers maximum
Who it's for Photographers ready to build a real business
What to bring Your camera, lenses, laptop, and your questions
Investment Starting at $97 -- founding cohort rate
Questions [email protected]
October 10th is coming fast

Ten seats.
One day.
Your business changes.

I've been doing this for over 10 years. I built something real from nothing, in a market where people told me it wouldn't work. I'm handing you the blueprint. All you have to do is show up.

Reserve My Spot -- Starting at $97

Questions? Email [email protected]

Pick your option

Three ways to get in.

All three options secure your seat and get you the exact same experience. Choose what works for you right now.

Lowest barrier $97 Deposit today Balance due before or day of class. Email us to arrange.
Most popular $250 Split pay Remaining $250 invoiced by Sept 26th.
Best value $497 Pay in full Seat locked immediately. Nothing else due.
☕ Coffee all day
🍽️ Catered lunch
📍 Downtown WS
🗓️ Oct 10 · 10am-4pm
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