Welcome to the JAG Creator Academy
Learn photography and video through practical, real-world lessons you can apply right away.
This course is designed to help you build confidence with your camera, lighting, and editing while developing skills you can actually use in real projects.
Everything is organized into clear chapters so you can move at your own pace and improve step by step.
Start Here
Welcome to the JAG Creator Academy Portal - your hub for lessons, downloads, cheat sheets, tasks, and bonus creator resources.
This portal is designed to guide you step-by-step through the program at your own pace, while helping you build real-world photo and video skills along the way.
Each chapter builds on the last, giving you a structured path as you move through the course.
Inside the portal, you’ll find:
• Video lessons
• Downloadable PDFs and cheat sheets
• Creative tasks and exercises
• Editing walkthroughs
• Bonus creator resources and tips
Before jumping into Chapter 1, please watch the short welcome video below.
🎥 Welcome Video
HOW TO USE THIS COURSE
For the best learning experience, follow this simple process throughout the program:
1. Read
Download and review the chapter notes and resources.
Focus on understanding the key concepts rather than memorizing every detail.
2. Watch
Watch the video lessons for that chapter.
The videos expand on the notes and demonstrate the concepts using real-world examples and practical setups.
3. Practice
Complete the chapter task or exercise.
Applying what you've learned with your camera is where real growth happens.
Learn At Your Own Pace
You don't need to complete an entire chapter in one sitting.
Feel free to work through the material in smaller sections and revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
Read → Watch → Practice
Course Chapters
Each chapter in the program has its own page where you can review what we covered in class and continue building your skills.
Inside each chapter, you’ll find:
• A summary of key concepts
• Lesson notes and explanations
• Practical examples and demonstrations
• Assignments to apply what you’ve learned
• Downloads and cheat sheets (when applicable)
You can follow the chapters in order or revisit specific topics anytime.
New chapters and updates are added as the program progresses.
Chapter 1 – Camera Basics
Chapter 2 – Lighting Basics for Portraits
Chapter 3 – Exploring Headshot Techniques
Chapter 4 – Lightroom/Evoto Ai Editing
Chapter 5 – Intro to Video
Chapter 6 – Video Interviews & B roll
Chapter 7 – Video Editing Fundementals
Chapter 8 – Window Light Portraits
Chapter 9 – Photoshop
Chapter 10 – Creative Studio Lighting
Notes & Cheat Sheets
Each chapter includes its own downloadable notes, PDFs, cheat sheets, and supporting resources related to that specific topic.
Whether you're learning lighting, editing, camera settings, posing, interviews, or video production, all related materials are organized together inside the chapter for easy reference.
These resources are designed to help reinforce the lessons, provide quick reference guides, and support hands-on practice as you move through the course.
Additional bonus downloads and creator resources may also be added throughout the program over time.
Creative Tasks & Practice Exercises
At the end of each chapter, you’ll find creative tasks and practice exercises designed to help you apply the techniques covered in each chapter.
These tasks are intended to give you real-world practice with photography, video, lighting, editing, and content creation while helping you build confidence as you progress through the program.
You’re encouraged to complete the exercises at your own pace using whatever gear you currently have access to.
JAG Creator Gear Guide
This downloadable guide includes the cameras, lenses, lighting, audio equipment, and accessories I use across professional photo and video shoots. It’s designed to help you understand what tools creators use and how they’re used in real-world productions.