personal branding
For the Entrepreneurs Who Know Something is Missing in Their Brand
Your brand is saying something—but is it what you want it to say? This free podcast episode + printable reflection journal will help you uncover the hidden messages your brand is sending and realign your message with your mission.
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Lighting
The Secret to Photos You're Proud Of
Lighting is the key and it's easier than you think!
1 hr free class
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Editing
Consistent Editing Made Simple
Lightroom tools that actually work so you can finally trust your style
1 hr free class
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posing
Conquer Pre-shoot Anxiety and Pose with Confidence
Learn how to lead sessions with clarity, connection and control.
1 hr free class
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Composition
5 Ways to Create Images That Cannot Be Ignored
Train your eye to capture creative composition
1 hr free class
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Take what you need. These free downloads are here to support your next step.
Shooting
15 Poses in 5 Minutes
You can do SO MUCH MORE in the locations that you’re shooting in! The issue isn’t that you need more locations, it’s that you don’t know which pose to do next! This freebie will inspire you to push yourself and really MAXIMIZE every single shooting location!
Lighting Lookbook
Good light doesn’t just “happen” — it takes many forms! Inside this free Lighting Lookbook, you’ll see 10 real examples of how different types of natural light shape the final image — and start training your eye to spot beautiful light in any location!
5 Ways to Transform Lousy Portrait Locations
Have you ever arrived at a portrait location and felt like you wanted to cry? I've experienced that many times in my career. This free download will help you see the potential in even the worst locations!
Editing
Keys to Lightroom
This PDF breaks down the essential tools and shortcuts that make the biggest difference. It's a simple, straightforward guide to help you feel more confident behind the screen—and spend less time second-guessing your workflow.
10 Instant Editing Hacks
While I could spend over a dozen hours explaining my editing techniques (like I do in the KJ Editing Course), I've created this PDF that any photographer can read and apply in a matter of minutes!
KJ Light Skin Smooth Mask Preset
This free Lightroom masking preset is one of my favorite quick wins! It’s perfect for brightening and softening skin tones in a natural, flattering way—without over-editing. It’s subtle, easy to apply, and designed to save you time while helping your portraits shine.
pre-shoot
The Ideal Timeline
This is an excerpt from our 90+ page Bridal Guide that we send to our couples after they book with us! The timeline of the wedding day directly affects the photography of the day. We dedicated two full spreads to explaining the ideal timeline for our couples! Enjoy!
Wedding Prep Checklist
The secret to stress-free wedding days? Preparation. This step-by-step checklist walks you through everything—from reviewing your couple’s timeline to prepping your gear, bags, and even your car—so you can show up confident, organized, and fully ready for the day!
Bride & Groom Questionnaire
This is our Bride and Groom Questionnaire that we send to all of our couples 8 weeks before their big day! It keeps us well informed and on top of our game on the wedding day and ensures that we have covered all of our bases beforehand! It will be delivered to you in a 3 page PDF file.
Checklists
5 Mental Reminders for the Wedding Day
Every photographer has a checklist for their wedding days! This free download is a checklist that most photographers never think about! Download this PDF for your next wedding and we guarantee it will make a difference!
Second Shooter Checklist
This is a must-have resource for all second shooters out there! Michael has put together a list of his must have shots for the wedding day!! Grab your FREE copy now!!
Complete Wedding Day Checklist
Having a mental OR physical checklist is incredibly helpful on busy wedding days! This helps to ensure you are capturing all of the "must have" shots!!
Business
Four Reasons You're Not Booking
Not booking? Don't jump to lowering your prices, that's the number one mistake business owners make when they are in a dry booking spell. This free download will help you identify four ways to increase your value!
Top 5 Most Profitable Business Decisions
Sometimes when you're running a business it's hard to know where to focus your time and energy! This free download is sharing my top 5 tips for making decisions that are smart and will also allow you to make more money!
5 Signs It's Time to Raise Your Prices
Did you know that most photographers don’t grow at the rate they are hoping for simply because they are too fearful of not booking to raise their prices?! In this free e-book I’m sharing 5 signs that may mean it’s time to adjust your prices!
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THE SHOP
Whether you're a photographer wanting to finally be able to master light and speed up your editing or you're dreaming of the day when you're finally comfortable creating a client experience, the KJ Shop has what you need to thrive!
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