EHStephanie
WheelerAKP

Ready set grow!

The AKP Online Photography Course

Learn to think and act with the mindset and skills of a professional photographer

I truly believe that learning photography can change the course of your life!

By the end of the course, how will I be different?

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Professional photographers share common skill sets and ways of seeing the world

Do you currently feel frustrated that you can't seem to capture the world in the way that you see it?

 

If you regular see images you love, but don't know how to capture them, you are ready to grow creatively and invest in yourself!

 

In this course, Amy & Levi will guide you through twelve carefully laid out lessons that build on one another. By the end of the course, you will have the mindset and skills professionals regularly tap into to create stunning images.

  • In the first section of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of photography. You cannot shoot like a professional, until you think like an artist.
  • In the second section, we get technical! You will learn how professionals technically use their camera to gain creative control.
  • In the third section, we expand your perspectives and creativity. You will be challenged to shoot as professionals do - stretching yourself to create images with high impact.

How can learning photography change my life?

Every day that passes you are missing opportunities!

  • If you are a parent, you are missing moments that will never return. You deeply want the ability to artfully see and capture life with your most precious people.
  • If you are a student, you are missing out on a skill set that will open dozens of doors. Every industry uses images in some way. You can increase your marketability and open doors to new careers by learning photography.
  • If you are a business owner, you may have an amazing product or service, but if you can't take images that represent it, you are leaving money on the table. Let us empower you to use your camera to build your brand.
  • If you are feeling stuck, you may need some creative inspiration to get unstuck. Don't miss out on the joy that comes from growing into the artist you desire to be.

The Roadmap - What you get in this course

Section 1

The Fundamentals of Photography

Lessons 1-3

You cannot shoot like a professional, until you think like an artist.

 

Lesson 1 - Learning to see light

Lesson 2 - Elements of design

Lesson 3 - What makes a strong composition?

section 2

Getting Technical

Lessons 4-6

Professionals know how to technically use their camera to gain creative control.

 

Lesson 4 - Focusing, lens & light meters

Lesson 5 - Exposure made simple - Part 1 - ISO & shutter speed

Lesson 6 - Exposure made simple - Part 2 - Aperture

Section 3

Expand your creativity

Lessons 7-12

Professionals stretch themselves to create images with high impact.

 

Lesson 7 - How to plan a photograph

Lesson 8 - Storytelling - emotion & relationship

Lesson 9 - Color theory

Lesson 10 - Artistic perspectives

Lesson 11 - Slowing down

Lesson 12 - Editing in Lightroom

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Free Bonus Worksheets

When you purchase the course, you also get our complete 62 page course guide that gives you notes, images & details for every lesson.

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Are you ready to grow?

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"Amy's course is informative, educational, and fun! "

 

"She uses helpful examples, creative personal projects, and practical details to teach you everything from learning the basics of camera use to understanding why photographs capture our attention and how to channel that creativity into your own work."

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We're Amy & Levi

I have spent 20 years as a professional photographer, and love helping others unlock their creative potential.

I co-teach this course with my 20 year old son Levi, who is a Studio Art Major in college.

 

I bring all my years of experience, and Levi brings the fun and fresh perspective of the next generation of artists!

 

Together, we simplify difficult concepts, help you learn how to see the world through a new lens, and answer the questions you've been struggling with.

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New Release Course Discount - $100 off!

For the Spring of 2026, we are offering a discounted rate on our full course!

Local In-Person Add-on

Optional In-Person Add-on: Do you live near Ann Arbor, MI? Join Amy at the farm studio for a relaxed group Q&A with lots of time to explore the farm and practice shooting. Max of 10 participants per group. Only available as an add-on to the online course.

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The Online Course

$250

  • Our $350 course is discounted to $250 for Spring of 2026!
  • Download the full 12 lesson video course
  • Download the complete 62 page course guide with notes, images & details for every lesson.
  • There is no time limit to complete the course, work at your own pace.
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Virtual Meeting Add-on

Optional Digital Add-on: Add an online zoom session with Amy to go over your work and answer questions! One-on-one, 30 minutes. Only available as an add-on to the online course.

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