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online courses, webinars, free resources and everything you need to grow a consistent, profitable and purpose-filled business.

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KJ EDUCATION

There is only one thing in our business that we love more than photographing weddings and that’s teaching others how to photograph weddings!

Being our own boss, creating this business from the ground up, and having the freedom to live the life we want is something that anyone can have, but few will actually make it happen for themselves. Our goal for KJ Education is to take our experience, our knowledge and passion for this job and share it with as many photographers as possible! Our hope is that through our online courses, webinars, templates, and free education, they too can experience the life-changing results of running a profitable business that they love!

WELCOME TO KJ

How to transform your work from in-camera through the editing process.

WHAT YOu'll LEARN HERE

Confidence and credibility come from mastering light, knowing how to create a genuine & professional posing experience and from having an editing style that is all your own.... I have all the tools ready for you that will train you to do just that!

How to build a community with your clients.

Hate marketing? I do too. So that's why I don't do it anymore... at least not in the traditional sense. I can teach you how to raise prices, keep clients raving about you and build a loyal community that will being profit and purpose to your brand for years to come.

How to find purpose in your passion.

We don't have a creative gift for photography just to deliver galleries and call it a day. Every shoot, every client and every experience provides an opportunity to live into the legacy you were created for! I love empowering photographers to combine their passion and their purpose together through their business!

best selling products

1.

View the life-changing products that photographers are flocking to.

KJ All Access
FREE TRIAL

2.

Come be our virtual third shooter! Learn from watching Katelyn in action!

COURSE
FAVORITES

3.

Best selling, fan favorite KJ
Courses to take your business to the next level!

PROFESSIONAL
BIO

4.

Check out our upcoming speaking engagements. See you there?

Develop your style, edit confidently

The KJ Preset Process

If you’re ready for a simple, 4-step educational preset process that will make Lightroom seem like a friend instead of a constant frustration, this was created just for you!

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“I’ve participated in so many KJ Education experiences from one-on-one coaching to an in-person workshop to All Access”

Each one helped me grow during different stages in my business. Currently, the monthly All Access subscription always pushes me to find the best lighting situations and portrait locations no matter the type of wedding that I am photographing. I also loved the Posing Course because it allowed me to become more confident giving my clients direction and also helped shaped my client experience because I was no longer stuck on the fundamentals and could focus on ensuring the clients are having a great time with me

- Terri Baskin, Washington DC

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

“Even though I've been a photographer for over 20 years, I still can't believe the amount of growth I've attained since investing in KJ Education! ”

I will always continue to educate myself with Katelyn because she will always be my inspiration to grow!

- Meggin Tengberg, Phoenix

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"Katelyn gets right to the point with what you are here to learn. She's an amazing photographer and she's also a phenomenal educator..."

Her course is broken up into sections so you can make sure you grasp what is in each lesson before moving onto the next. Even if you've been shooting for years you will get something out of this education. Katelyn will take you to the next level!

- Heather Navratil, Texas

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

KJ COURSES

You don't have to grow alone

KJ Lighting + Location Course

Are you ready to CONFIDENTLY find amazing natural light and great locations at every single shoot?! Learn how to take ANY location and find light that brings life to your images and confidence to your shooting!

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KJ Business Collection

As photographers, we tend to love our job behind the camera but cringe at the work we have to do behind the computer screen. If you're tired of drowning in the behind the scenes of you business, you can experience true change. You can thrive instead of just survive.... let me help you make the change!

KJ Posing Course

Wouldn't it be nice to NEVER have AWKWARD POSES again? Stop doubting your professional ability and start creating an incredible client experience at every single shoot by learning my Posing Evolution System and the secret to creating raving clients!

KJ Consistency Course 2.0

Is INCONSISTENCY in your BUSINESS stealing your LIFE? The KJ Consistency Course will not only bring consistency to your editing but it will also teach you how to curate your work so that you have consistency in your style overall!

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KJ All Access Membership

Want to be our virtual third shooter?

Watch me photograph weddings and portrait sessions each month for the cost of a few Starbucks drinks! It’s the most affordable, relatable and all-encompassing educational resource that we have EVER offered photographers!

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THIS NEW FORM OF EDUCATION IS COMPLETELY CHANGING EVERYTHING FOR ME."

"I've taken all of your courses, and I love them, but

- Susan, All-Access Member

What if brides planned their day around their photography?

I wanted to send something pretty AND educational to my brides immediately after they booked with me! I wanted them to immediately see the value of what they invested in and so I started designing a Bridal Guide for my brides! I designed this for my BRIDES…but little did I know that this project would be SAVING ME TIME! This 90+ page Bridal Guide Template (Indesign format only) is full of so much bridal education that my brides don’t send me lengthy emails with wedding day questions anymore!! We hit a GOLD MINE with this magazine and we have decided to not only allow other photographers to have access to the DESIGN, but also to ALL OF OUR CONTENT!

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The Guide

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THE KJ BRIDAL GUIDE

OUR NOT-SO-SECRET WEAPON

KJ BRIDAL DETAILS
Mini-Course

1.5 hours of video teaching, 1.5 of demo training, 15 page workbook, 50+ slides

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BRAND NEW MINI-COURSE!

Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure what you need?

KJ ESSENTIALS VS. PRO

We know, we've got a lot of resources here. Here's a quick breakdown to help you navigate what you need based on your experience level. KJ Essentials are designed for a beginning photographer, and KJ Pro is curated for a more advanced and experienced photographer.

KJ ESSENTIALS

best-selling

Specifically designed for the beginning photographer to give you a strong foundation as you build your business.

Mini-GuidES

From photographing gorgeous, crisp ring shots to dealing with tall and tiny clients, these 12 mini-guides cover our most-asked about topics!!! Each mini-guide is an 8-10 page downloadable PDF.

KJ All Access Membership

KJ All Access allows photographers to learn from gaining MONTHLY access to behind the scenes videos of our weddings and portrait sessions! It's like a mini-real-life course EVERY month!! Regularly $29/month... but you can TRY FOR FREE FOR 5 DAYS!

FREE TRIAL

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KJ Email Templates

Ever get emails that make you cringe and then you spend hours fretting over crafting the perfect response? I'm giving you my exact words to use when you find yourself struggling to respond!!

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FREE RESOURCES

KJ ESSENTIALS

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15 poses in five 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!

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Freebies

The ideal timeline

This is an excerpt from our 40+ 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!

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Freebies

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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Freebies

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!!

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Freebies

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.

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Freebies

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!!

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Freebies

cheat sheet:
Senior guys posing

This is a simple PDF that I created to help my husband, Michael when he started shooting on his own! It’s a great PDF to have stored on your phone! Use it when you draw a blank and need quick posing ideas for guys of all ages!

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Freebies

OUR 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!

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Freebies

10 Instant Editing Hacks

While I could spend over a dozen hours explaining my editing techniques (like I do in the KJ Consistency Course), I've created this PDF that any photographer can read and apply in a matter of minutes!

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Freebies

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!

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Freebies

4 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!

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Freebies

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!

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Freebies

"I feel secure in my future. My bookings and income have tripled, I look professional (even as a 20 year old!)"

"I’m still in college and pursuing a business degree... but sometimes I feel like I’ve already learned it all from Katelyn! You can't get this content anywhere else!"

Madison

tripled her income

KJ STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

"I feel like I'm not just a mom who takes nice pictures with her fancy camera. I feel like a legit business owner."

"I'm confident in knowing how to run my business! It's no longer a hobby that pays me, it's a growing and thriving business that has blessed my clients and my own family."

Laura

IS MORE THAN A HOBBYIST

"I have all of the KJ Courses and All Access and they are total gamechangers!"

"I just have to thank Katelyn and Michael for their wonderful education! I hope you see how insanely grateful I am! I love watching all of your videos and honestly feel like you guys are friends! So dang relatable!"

James

changed His business forever

Yes, our resources will work for you!

KJ PRO EDUCATIOn

BESTSELLING

Plus all FOUR KJ EDUCATION courses:

the bridal guide

Our 90-page bridal education magazine template and all-time best-seller. What if your brides planned their wedding day AROUND photography?

KJ PRICING GUIDE

This is my approach to raising prices + presenting pricing professionally! This template includes my "What you're Worth" EBOOK & my very own Template that you can use to make your own template instantly!!!

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Specifically designed for the advancing photographer as you seek to grow, refine and scale your business.

THE GROOM'S GUIDE

The KJ Grooms spoke up and we listened! They deserved to have a guide of their own that helped them feel prepared and aware of all that their photography experience would entail!

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Scroll down for a deep dive through each of our signature courses, designed for the advancing photographer.

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LIGHTING

& LOCATION

katelyn james

course

Learn all my secrets to get "the shot"

L+ L Course

5,050+

33+

lessons designed for

beginners + experienced photogs

10+

hours of

6+

REAL DEMOS FROM

actual shoots + weddings

educational content

students

"I've investED in so many resources...

- Lauren M.

and none compare to what I get from KJ!"

- Sarah

"Katelyn has given me a passion to go the extra mile

to love my couples, and truly serve them them with joy!”

- Joanna

"KJ'S Courses have by far been the most educational

and beneficial thing I have ever done for my business."

- Catherine

"It's not just knowledge that katelyn passes along;

you can feel her love and passion for what she does!

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BUSINESS

COLLECTION

katelyn james

Creating profitable & purposeful businesses

Business

1,400+

3x

average

income increase

35+

hours of

4+

bonuses

including legal contract

transformational content

students

- Sarah

"Katelyn has given me a passion to go the extra mile

to love my couples, and truly serve them them with joy!”

"KJ Education is true education. It is not FLUFF!

- Becca

You will want to hang on every word she says!"

Rumor Has It...

- Joanna

"KJ'S Courses have by far been the most educational

and beneficial thing I have ever done for my business."

- Catherine

"It's not just knowledge that katelyn passes along;

you can feel her love and passion for what she does!

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POSING

COURSE

katelyn james

Realistic, beautiful posing that feels like you.

Posing

3,400+

19+

lessons designed for

beginners + experienced photogs

8+

hours of

4+

BONUSES:INCLUDING

marketing jumpstart

educational content

students

- Joanna

"KJ'S Courses have by far been the most educational

and beneficial thing I have ever done for my business."

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CONSISTENCY

COURSE 2.0

katelyn james

Editing, curating, and the 48-hour workflow.

Consistency

4,000+

20+

lessons designed for

beginners + experienced photogs

12+

hours of

5PK

EXCLUSIVE KJ

lightroom presets

educational content

students

- Catherine

"It's not just knowledge that katelyn passes along;

you can feel her love and passion for what she does!

"KJ Education is true education. It is not FLUFF!

- Becca

You will want to hang on every word she says!"

- Sarah

"Katelyn has given me a passion to go the extra mile

to love my couples, and truly serve them them with joy!”

- Joanna

"KJ'S Courses have by far been the most educational

and beneficial thing I have ever done for my business."

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Before and Afters

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL BIO

Katelyn started her professional photography journey as a Junior in college and was shooting 25+ weddings annually within her second year. After growing her business and gaining recognition in national publications such as Professional Photographers Magazine, The Knot, Southern Living Weddings, Southern Weddings and multiple other online publications such as Style Me Pretty, BRIDES, Inspired by This, Real Simple, etc. She then began teaching and coaching photographers from all over the country and internationally. In 2015 she was named “Top Ten Educators to Watch” by Rangefinder Magazine and has had the honor of speaking at conferences such as WPPI, United, Creative at Heart, Local PPA meetings, The Rising Tide Summit, The Reset Conference, The Pursuit Conference, Making Things Happen, The Connect Retreat, Blink and more!

In 2012 Katelyn was joined by her husband Michael and they are officially a husband/wife team. Since joining forces, Katelyn and Michael average 8-10 weddings annually while teaching thousands of photographers through their online courses. They are parents to their daughter, Everly, son, Graham and have a sweet baby boy in heaven. They also are puppy parents to Bokeh, the Bichpoo! They are passionate about traveling, home design, & spending time dreaming and brainstorming with their closest friends!!