Family Photography: Creating a Successful Business with Kirsten Lewis

It's the first time I learned about the photojournalism term in family photography (I'm self taught and still new in photography) and I realized how much I love this! Thank you Kirsten for giving so much knowledge and for transmitting your passion to others. I really enjoyed this class, and I got so much motivation to find my style to help families to see the wonders in their daily activities.

Very well explained. Wonderful class.

Always a pleasure to listen to Kirsten. Sucha an authentic, honest and caring teacher. I really admire her work, and the way she teach inspire me. So thank you creative live and all the teamm behind to make it possible

Amazing class and I feel so inspired and feel like I have so much direction in transitioning into Documentary Family Shoots. Thanks so much for giving a shoutout to female photographers- can't wait to look up all those names. You are so direct and honest and it helps me to build confidence to follow my heart instead of my own projections about what will make me the most money or what people want. Now I can just make photos that really resonate with me. Keep educating you are great at it!

I just love Kirsten. She makes me laugh, cry and really think about myself and my photography. I highly recommend this class and all of her other classes on CL. I can't wait until the next one.

Kirsten, as a person you are amazing. You already know I think the world of you. And as a photographer you've been an exceptional, generous teacher, an inspiration, and all around incredible. Each course has brought value to my professional aspirations but I think if you can only get one, it would be this one! Thanks Kirsten!

Kirsten's class is AMAZING! She is such an inspiration & doesn't hold back. My images and the way I shoot changed immediately. If you love family documentary this class is a must have, even if you don't shoot for business. Thank you Kirsten!!!! My favorite class on CL yet! I'm looking forward to your return.

She's the best teacher anyone could ask for. Her classes are always full of useful content, they are a must have if you want to learn or improve your skills documenting families. She's an amazing teacher and awesome photographer. I've learned so much from her, i'm forever grateful to CL for each of her classes.

I own Kirsten's 3 classes. And they are ALL amazing, inspiring and refreshing. She is not only a super talented photographer but an amazing teacher and person as well. I have learned so much from each one of her classes. I have never met a photographer so willing to share and see their students succeed. I highly recommend people not only to buy this class, but all 3! I would not be the photographer I am today if it wasn’t for her. After following her advise for the last 3 years I am finally engaging with the audience I want and I feel true to myself in the way I shoot. This makes a huge difference in my everyday. I am am truly grateful to this photo wizard lady. ps: warning, make sure you are on birth control. These classes might make you want to have children, just to get amazing images like the ones she takes LOL (joking) #not

This course will be extremely helpful for all photographers looking to create meaningful, authentic photographs. Her insight into how to approach a session, her "goals list," her interaction with her clients, the entire idea of shooting how something feels and not just what it looks like...it's like peeking into the mind of a genius who already has it figured out. I was a bit confused by the title "creating a successful business" when, after day 1, she didn't really go into a whole lot of business technique. But then I realized that ALL the information she shares (even from her first two classes too), will help you build a successful photography business - even if its not strictly business related. The marketing information is really helpful as well - it was presented in a way I'd never considered before. Kirsten's style (and the entire documentary approach) ISN'T going to appeal to everyone, but everyone can learn something valuable from these courses, regardless of the photographic style. It's totally worth it to purchase as a bundle!

I have bought the previous two classes of KL on CL. And this third one, of course, is a must-have one!

In the very minutes Kirsten Lewis' first class (first of three) for cL aired, I realized I needed in on this awesomeness. I became a 1 Year Mentorship student with her right away, and now I have been so incredibly fortunate to be in the studio audience for the live taping of her final class (or the third of the three, who knows what the future might hold!). For me as a 'Kirsten Lewis alumni' taking this class was perfect. I was reminded of things I knew, but had forgotten. I learned a ton of new stuff. But most of all, I remembered why we do this work in the first place: The love that is right there in the reality of life. How much this work matters to real families out there. And how much it matters to keep getting better at this, to give our families better work. I will be forever greatful that I chose the best mentor, Kirsten is such a gift to all of us. And if you're still in doubt: This class is AMAZING! If you're new, if you've at it for a while, if you're alumni: Gold is HERE!

Dear Kirsten! You know this already, but I am SO thankful for all your knowledge you give to me in the different courses, mentorings etc.! Your are such an inspiration to me and I wish we could met us live. This class rounded ALL up. Thank you my lovely lady. XXX Julia Erz

Thanks Creative Live for inviting Kirsten Lewis again in your studios! She's such a great teacher and a really inspiring person! All the content is valuable and really helpful for any photographer working or just starting working with families!

Inspirational!!! I had the chance to discover her work when she was here, in argentina! And I was amazed!! I´m a wedding photographer but after seeing this I know it´s what I want to do in terms of documenting moments!! Thanks Kirsten for the inspiration!! I thin I´m one of the few men who saw your class!!

I learned so much in this class, and I will definitely be re-watching it more than once. Kirsten gives a ton of great info and critique that will help anyone grow and learn as an artist. Best class I've taken with CL!

This class was packed, like jam packed with awesome. I feel like I learned so much and there's so much to take in. I also love the way Kirsten critiques. Whether it's a single image or an entire website her critiques are so thoughtful and informative. I highly recommend this class to anyone who's passionate about family documentary. I'm excited to start putting what I learned into action. Thank you Kirsten and CL.

OMG She always shakes my world, over and over, if you are into documentary or even lifestyle, definetly invest in this course, or even the 3 course bundle, actually on sale right now, you will find it so helpful.. And even if you are in some other photography field, the editing part (with Daniel Kiddish from the image salon) and the business part co-tought by Marie (fearlessandframed.com) and Kirsten would be helpful to EVERY photographer.

If you were ever curious or intrigued to learn about the art of documentary family photography, this Photograher and her courses is for you. This third of the series really gets down to the nitty gritty of the business aspect. Regardless of your genre you are of photography, business is business and the information that was presented was amazing!! In addition to that, I truly appreciated the last part when Kristen spoke about the lack of recognition for equal representation women photographers. Please get this class, it will light a fire in you and as well equip you for a successful business!

I loved this class. Kirsten brings so much to the classes she teaches. She always reignites my passion for photography! I love that everyone from a beginner to a pro could get something out of this. A+!

I cannot really say how much I am enjoying this class. The information given is a LOT and I am watching the videos over and over again to learn as much as I can. Kirsten is an amazing woman, photographer and mentor. I feel so inspired after her lessons I just want to go on the field and practice all over again. Thanks a million Kirsten, you really brought back my love for photography and helped me in finding my way doing what I truly love.

Kirsten's course is a must for an aspiring documentary photographer. This course was the third course with Kirsten and as always I am really impressed of Kirsten's teaching skills and so much information I could learn from her again! Thank you for inspiring me again, Kirsten! Paula from Poland

This class gave me aha moments, made me laugh and brought me to tears. I learned so much about looking within, thinking about my point of view plus the technical and business side of things. I highly recommend this class to any family photographer!

This class was equal parts practical, philosophical and cathartic - everything I needed to feel like I could take the next step in my documentary family photography business. Definitely recommend this class for photographers who want practical business advice and guidance in honing the craft, and also Marie Masse's marketing courses - her business segment was also jam-packed with such great, applicable content. So honored to have been in the studio audience where Kirsten had us all in tears in the finale, driving home the importance of this work and really truly, how "nothing is better than real life."

I have taken all three Creative Live classes and I've done two group mentoring classes with Kirsten. I can't tell you enough how wonderful her instruction is. She has a gift with teaching and her guidance will make you grow as a photographer and as a person. She emulates her photography...raw, emotional, real and full of purpose. Don't hold back, get all three classes and ...thrive!