SPONSORED Private Portfolio Development for Fashion Photographers

A Focused Creative Intensive for Photographers

new york city may 31

los angeles aug 15

This Private Masterclass is a private one-on-one creative mentorship experience designed for photographers seeking clarity, direction, and refinement in their visual identity.

This is an intimate 2-hour session personally led by SHAMAYIM, created to help photographers strengthen their artistic voice, develop a more intentional visual style, and curate a portfolio that feels cohesive, elevated, and industry-ready.

Unlike traditional workshops focused on technical settings and gear, this session is centered on creative development — helping photographers understand why their work feels disconnected, inconsistent, or visually diluted, and how to evolve into a more distinctive image-maker.

Because this program is sponsor-supported, the session is offered at a special subsidized rate of $299.

who is this class for?

  • Aspiring fashion photographers

  • Emerging editorial photographers

  • Portrait photographers transitioning into fashion

  • Creatives struggling with consistency or identity in their work

  • Photographers preparing to approach agencies, magazines, or brands

session format

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Format: Private One-on-One Intensive

  • Location: Brooklyn Studio and LA Studio

  • Includes Guided Studio Shoot

  • Includes Portfolio Review & Creative Consultation

  • Includes Portfolio Usage of Session Imagery

  • Includes Models

  • Includes Editorial Wardrobe for model

  • Includes a behind the scenes video of your session with your model

Sponsored Session Rate

$299

This special rate is made possible through sponsorship support of ARRI , the Artist Institutes of Greater NYC and the Los Angeles Photo Network intended to create greater accessibility for emerging photographers seeking high-level creative mentorship and artistic development.

What The Experience Includes

  • Creative Portfolio Review

    A detailed analysis of your current portfolio including:

    • Image selection and sequencing

    • Cohesion and consistency

    • Visual strengths and weaknesses

    • Developing a more intentional artistic voice

    • Identifying your strongest creative lane

  • Visual Style Development

    An exploration of:

    • Composition

    • Lighting approach

    • Emotional storytelling

    • Luxury fashion aesthetics

    • Color language and mood

    • Building a recognizable visual identity

  • Guided Studio Session

    A live shooting experience at SHAMAYIM Studios where photographers will:

    • Work directly under SHAMAYIM’s creative direction

    • Observe and apply professional image-making techniques

    • Learn posing and model direction

    • Explore editorial pacing and composition

    • Create new portfolio imagery during the session

  • Portfolio Usage Rights

    Photographers receive the imagery created during their session for portfolio and self-promotional usage.

    Industry & Creative Mentorship

    Discussion surrounding:

    • Building longevity within fashion photography

    • Developing taste and creative discipline

    • Positioning yourself professionally

    • Editorial strategy

    • Creating stronger concepts and visual worlds

    • Transitioning from “taking photos” into becoming an image-maker

  • Discussion surrounding:

    • Building longevity within fashion photography

    • Developing taste and creative discipline

    • Positioning yourself professionally

    • Editorial strategy

    • Creating stronger concepts and visual worlds

    • Transitioning from “taking photos” into becoming an image-maker

To book your Private Masterclass session,

simply select your preferred time slot below.

Photographers are welcome to book multiple sessions based on availability. Due to the limited nature of these private studio intensives, all bookings are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

We also offer flexible Pay Later options through Klarna and Afterpay for those who prefer installment payments.

Once your session has been secured, our team will follow up with your official confirmation details, including studio address, preparation information, and session instructions.

NYC Session
$299.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Format: Private One-on-One Intensive

  • Includes Guided Studio Shoot

  • Includes Portfolio Review & Creative Consultation

  • Includes Portfolio Usage of Session Imagery

los angeles session Aug 16
$299.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Format: Private One-on-One Intensive

  • Includes Guided Studio Shoot

  • Includes Portfolio Review & Creative Consultation

  • Includes Portfolio Usage of Session Imagery