Skills Lab Day
Saturday at Elevate is designed to get you out of your chair and into the work. This is a hands-on Skills Lab experience focused on three foundational pillars of any genre of strong photography: Lighting, Composition, and Color Theory with real practice built right in.
How the Day Works
Morning: Learn the Skill
You’ll spend the morning in focused, one-hour sessions with three expert presenters, each teaching one core skill:
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Lighting – Understanding light, shaping it with intention, and creating consistent results
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Composition – Building stronger images through visual flow, balance, and storytelling
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Color Theory – Using color to create mood, cohesion, and emotional impact
Each session is designed to be practical, approachable, and immediately usable, no theory without application.
Afternoon: Put It Into Practice
This is where Elevate does things differently.
In the afternoon, you’ll rotate through hands-on skill labs, working in smaller groups to apply what you learned that morning. Each lab focuses on one specific skill:
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Practice lighting setups
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Experiment with compositional choices
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Work intentionally with color
You won’t just watch someone else do it, you’ll do it yourself, ask questions in real time, and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to use these tools in your own work.
More About the Instructors
Tim brings extensive experience lighting both in-studio and on location, with a career that spans high school seniors, volume sports, and high-efficiency workflows. Having built and run a successful studio, he understands not just how lighting works but how to use it consistently, quickly, and with intention. Known for his clear, approachable teaching style, Tim excels at helping photographers truly understand light and apply it with confidence.
Carrie is a Master Photographer and Certified Professional Photographer with experience spanning portraits, landscapes, still life, reportage, and both studio and on-location work. Her diverse background allows her to teach composition in a way that applies across genres, no matter what you photograph. With a practical, flexible approach rooted in real-world experience, Carrie helps photographers see structure, balance, and intention in every frame.
Jonny is an internationally recognized photographer and educator known for his deeply human, intentional approach to color and storytelling. With years of experience teaching photographers around the world, he has a gift for making complex concepts feel clear, practical, and immediately usable. Jonny’s understanding of color - especially as it relates to skin tone, emotion, and impact - makes him a powerful guide for helping photographers see and use color with purpose.
Saturday Night Party: Colorado Glamping
JUNE 12 • 7 - 9 PM
Friday night kicks off with our Colorado Glamping Member Party, where mountain style meets elevated comfort. Think campfire vibes, cozy textures, and Colorado charm, minus the sleeping bags.
Costumes are encouraged, connection is guaranteed, and it's included in your two day ticket. Single day ticket holders and/or guests with a plus-one ticket at checkout and enjoy a relaxed evening of great food, good company, and unforgettable vibes.
Did we mention? Dinner is INCLUDED!
