Learn to light with intention.
Shoot with clarity.
Nashville photography workshops and private mentoring for photographers who want to create portraits that feel grounded, powerful, and unmistakably theirs.
If you're serious about your craft, your education should reflect that.
These workshops are not about collecting techniques or chasing trends. They are built for photographers who want mastery over fundamentals, confidence behind the camera, and the business clarity to build something that lasts.
You will leave with stronger lighting instincts, the ability to direct any subject in any space, and a process that holds up under pressure.
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This is Rooted & Refined.
Fundamentals over trends. Taste over noise. Intentional lighting and direction so your work feels elevated now and still holds up years from now.
No hustle philosophy. No filler. Just the clarity that comes from doing the work with focus and intention.
Intentional Lighting
Direction, distance, and modifier choice over gear lists. Learn to see light before you touch a strobe.
Confident Direction
How to direct people so portraits feel grounded, expressive, and true to who they are in front of your lens.
Repeatable Process
Systems for shooting, editing, and client workflow that hold up under pressure and scale with your business.
Business Clarity
Positioning, pricing, and client experience built around doing less, better — not burning out chasing volume.
Choose your path.
Three ways to learn: group workshops designed around hands-on shooting, private mentoring built around your goals, and virtual sessions for strategy and portfolio work from anywhere.
Group Workshops
Small-group studio sessions in Nashville built around one-light and two-light portrait setups. Shoot live with models, get real-time feedback, and walk away with portfolio-ready images and the confidence to recreate every setup.
- Live shooting with models
- Lighting diagram handouts
- Real-time feedback
- Portfolio-ready images
- Limited seats per session
1:1 Live Mentoring
Come on set for a full shoot day. Watch how Tausha sets up, directs, and edits, then shoot yourself with live guidance. The fastest way to close the gap between where you are and where you want your work to be.
- Full shoot day side-by-side
- Lighting, direction & editing
- Portfolio additions
- Business strategy discussion
- Follow-up support
Online Mentoring
Virtual sessions tailored entirely to your goals. Portfolio review, business positioning, pricing, workflow, or lighting critique. Ideal for photographers who want private guidance without geographic constraints.
- Portfolio critique
- Business & pricing strategy
- Workflow & client experience
- Lighting troubleshooting
- Flexible scheduling
"Tausha far exceeded my expectations. She is quite a creative but also a really good teacher — helpful and generous with her time. Her talent and skill level is on par with some exceptional artists I have studied with in places like LA and New York."Laura Williams, Photographer
"Having Tausha as a mentor gave me the skills I needed to take my photography business to the next level, but also the confidence. The skills I learned were able to be implemented right away and made a big impact on my business."Anthony Romano, Photographer
"If you are looking for a practical, hands-on learning experience, I can't recommend Tausha enough. She will answer your questions no matter how big or small. Real, down to earth, and tells it to you straight without extra fluff."Jessica McIntosh, Photographer
"This is not a sit-and-watch experience. Tausha creates real hands-on time, real feedback, and a space where it is safe to try things and ask anything. I left with actual confidence, not just notes."Workshop Attendee, Nashville TN
From the moment you arrive.
A guided, high-energy shoot that feels comfortable and natural from the first frame.
Clear direction for lighting, posing, wardrobe, and shot flow — nothing left to chance.
Real-time feedback and honest critique that you can apply before you leave the room.
Images and systems that align with your goals and hold up long after the workshop ends.
This is for you if…
- You want fundamentals, not trends — mastery that holds up over time
- You are ready to invest in education that actually changes how you shoot
- You care about intentionality — in your lighting, your direction, your business
- You want honest feedback and a plan built around your specific gaps
This is not for you if…
- You want a quick, passive experience with no real hands-on time
- You are looking for the cheapest option over the most effective one
- You do not want creative guidance or honest critique of your work
- You want trends and shortcuts instead of a process that lasts
One Light. Endless Possibilities.
Download the free lighting guide that complements everything covered in the workshops. Practical setups from one speedlight to a full studio kit, with diagrams and real shoot examples.
Photographers who want stronger fundamentals and more creative control. If you are ready to create portraits that feel intentional, elevated, and repeatable, this is the right place. You do not need a massive kit. You need clarity.
No. You just need to be comfortable shooting in manual mode. Lighting instruction is designed to make it click whether you are brand new to artificial light or refining what you already know.
Yes. This is not a sit-and-watch experience. You will photograph models, practice the setups, and get real-time feedback so you leave with actual confidence, not just notes from a slide deck.
Practical setups you can recreate. Many demos are one or two light sources so you learn how direction, distance, and modifier choice actually shape the image. The goal is mastery, not complexity.
Yes, depending on the format. Mentoring sessions regularly cover positioning, client experience, workflow, and building a premium process that does not burn you out.
Workshops are held in curated studio spaces in the Nashville, Tennessee area unless otherwise noted. Full location details are provided after registration.
Both. In-person mentoring is best for hands-on lighting and shooting sessions. Virtual mentoring works well for portfolio review, business strategy, and workflow troubleshooting from anywhere.
Workshops are structured and group-based with a shared curriculum. Mentoring is fully customized around your specific goals and gaps. It is the fastest path when you want direct feedback and a plan built specifically for you.
Because seats are limited and planning is extensive, workshops are typically non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your spot may be transferable depending on the event. Ask about specifics when you book.
Let's find the right fit for you.
Book a free 20-minute intro call. Tell me where you are, what you are working toward, and we will figure out the best next step together.
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