Who is this course for?
Anyone new to photography or a hobbyist looking to level up
If you are looking to dramatically improve your photography skills and take your abilities to the next level, then our online course makes it easy to learn the processes and tricks that will propel you to the next level. Our team of instructors walk you through easy to understand modules step by step. Making it easy to follow along.
Worried about time? Don’t. All members have a full year, 365 days, to watch and rewatch the library of workshop videos, as well as download all of the products!
Get out of auto mode! We'll teach you how to use your gear and utilize light.
Take control and get out of auto and flash mode and learn how creative modes within your camera’s settings work. Expand your capabilities and learn from the best in the industry, as our instructor team walks you through a plethora of scenarios and opportunities right at your fingertips.
We'll give you the knowledge to confidently achieve the shots you desire - and make your imagination a reality.
Learn what you need to know about posing, editing, Photoshop, and how to achieve your business goals from industry professionals at Summerana Academy. Worried you won't be able to follow our tutorials? Don't stress, our instructors take the time to walk you through, step by step, each of our video workshops. The easy to follow structure makes it simple to learn as the pros explain each move and share tips that they use daily.
What is included in the beginner course?
INSTANT ACCESS TO YOUR OWN EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY!
Included in this course are eight modules packed full of posing and lighting video workshops, editing tutorials, marketing guides, and so much more! Plus, we've hand-selected a collection of our favorite products from our extensive library! We included products such as digital backgrounds, presets, and actions perfect for the novice photographer. You will also find a selection of video tutorials and workshops FULL of instructional and educational information. Plus, guidance designed to help nurture your creativity.
Access over 300 actions to help you learn, refine and speed up your photoshop editing plus 600 overlays to enhance your image including; light overlays, textures, smoke bombs and so much more!
What To Expect
Access to the Summerana Beginners course for 365 days, a library split into modules for easy navigation, self paced learning, improved photography and editing skills.
Module 3: Shooting and Posing
Learn posing, lighting and shooting tips from our panel of professional photographers! Get comfy behind the lens, and learn about new ideas that will help inspire your own shooting techniques.
MODULE 5: Editing Basics
Grow your skills as an editor, and understand the basics of professional editing. From perfect skin, to beautiful tones... we have you covered.
Learn photography and editing at your own pace.
Join 20,000+ photographers who have improved with our help.
Become confident at using your camera and Photoshop
"After being a hobbyist for years now SUMMERANA has given me the confidence I was seeking to move forward with my photography. This edit is a mixture of many styles all shown in the tutorials pieced together. My favorite SUMMERANA products are the skin action and the light flares, which absolutely made this picture!"
Erin T
"Summerana's actions and products makes it so easy to create something magical. The eye essentials really helped me make her eyes pop and the sharpening and blur essentials has these amazing extras like deep lush that gives the images such a gorgeous vibrant glow, detail clarity that helps pop important bits like the eyes and lips. "
M Barnard Photography
"This simple, clean edit fit the bright minimalist space beautifully. I love that it really lets you focus on the beauty of the subject, who shines from the inside out. The light and airy collection is my go to for all my edits, and the bases create a wonderful starting point to which you can add your own creativity."
Donna Gustavson Photography
"I was flown out to Utah for an amazing elopement and thanks to Summerana's Actions, Light and Airy Presets (along with all the tutorials I have watched), I was able to deliver a truly magical gallery to my clients!"
Amber Tiffany Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
You have access to the beginner's course for 365 days. During this time you can access the educational library and downloads as many times as you like.
The course is self-paced so can choose how much you watch and how often you log in.
We encourage you to take your time, watch the videos, read the guides, go out and practice!
We have an amazing photography community on Facebook,The Summerana Photography Society. It is a great place to ask questions and receive feedback on your images.
We offer support via email if you have questions about the tutorials or downloading the products. We are always happy to help.
- 59+ Education photography and editing streamable videos
- 280 Photoshop Actions
- 50 Lightroom and ACR Presets
- 600 Digital Overlays
- 23 Digital Backgrounds
A total of 600+ downloadable digital tools and products plus educational content created for photographers by photographers.
Worried about compatibility?
Don't fret, we have you covered!
The Summerana team is always ensuring compatibility with a variety of software programs!
Photoshop
Creative Cloud
Mac and PC
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements 11+
Supports Overlays and Textures
Overlays, logos, templates, etc. can all be used in software other than Photoshop as long as layers are supported (such as GIMP which is free). Overlays are compatible with some editing apps.
Painterly Editing action is has been tested on PSCC20 and is not compatible with Photoshop Elements.
Now Is The Time To Begin
Get ready to dust of the camera, open up your computer, increase your knowledge and build your confidence.
