Student Feature – Jackie Orlando

Business Name: Jackie O Photos

Where I’m based: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Your website link: https://www.jackieophotos.com/

Your Instagram account link: https://www.instagram.com/jackie.o.photos/ 

Your Facebook account link: https://www.facebook.com/jackie.o.photos/ 

The course you are enrolled in: The Timeless White Membership

How has the course helped you?

Shan Fisher’s The Timeless White Membership  has boosted my confidence and enhanced my skills in the timeless white style.

Each time I watch one of Shan’s videos, I feel like I am hanging out with a friend and having a great time, because she’s so friendly and upbeat! Her lessons helped me in the following ways:

  • Fine-tuning my natural light techniques and troubleshooting any challenges associated with white studio photography, such as getting whites very white, having correct white balance, and lighting your subject well. 
  • Establishing a posing flow that’s true to my own style, and having creative approaches when things don’t go according to plan during a session. 
  • Perfecting my home studio into a beautiful, professional, and functional space. I’m proud to have a bright, welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall photography experience for my clients and provides the perfect space for me to work in as well. 
  • The Business power hours helped to address the behind-the-scenes challenges that come with running a photography business, from marketing strategies to client management. I’ve gained practical insights that allow me to navigate the business side of photography more effectively.
  • Since watching the membership videos, I’ve been more comfortable stepping out of my comfort zone and exploring ideas that I may not have considered before.

One of my favorite aspects of the Timeless White Membership is the incredible community Shan has built on Facebook. Being part of this supportive community has been a game-changer for me! 

The fellow photographers within the group are not only incredibly encouraging but also provide constructive criticism and feedback when needed. 

The opportunity to learn from others, share experiences, and grow together has been an invaluable source of inspiration and motivation on my photography journey. 

I’ve made friends in this group that I chat with regularly now, and I am truly grateful to be a part of this community. 

Overall, I cannot emphasize enough how kind, warm, and helpful Shan Fisher is. Her dedication to fostering a supportive environment and sharing her wealth of knowledge is one of a kind! 

I’m excited to continue my photography journey with the knowledge and confidence I’ve gained from taking part in the membership and being active in the larger community.

Your goals: 

I’m excited to continue growing my business and working with more families. It’s so important to me that my clients are satisfied from start to finish, have a positive and memorable experience, and are able to take home photos they are proud to show off and display in their home. 

I’m proud to have a consistent look and method to take beautiful images that showcase a baby’s adorable features and emerging personality in a simple, timeless way, and it’s my goal to continue to grow my portfolio and expand upon my skills. I love to learn and grow!