ARE YOU READY TO ELEVATE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY?
"Some people dream of success, while others get up every morning and make it happen."
Austin, Texas Workshop
Spring 2026
Thursday April 9th -
Saturday April 11th
Three action-packed days full of learning and photographing! Set in the heart of Central Texas hill country, right in the middle of peak wildflower season
Rise Up Workshop
A three-day photography experience where creativity meets strategy — and every photographer rises.
This Isn’t Your Average Workshop — It’s Built Around You.
Every Rise Up experience is customized to our attendees... your goals, your skill level, your business needs. Because real growth doesn’t happen from cookie-cutter teaching, it happens when someone invests in your journey.
Rise Up Workshop is a 3-day, hands-on, heart-led experience designed for photographers who want to elevate both their artistry and their business. It’s half creative immersion and half business transformation giving you the best of both worlds in one unforgettable weekend.
You’ll shoot, learn, and grow alongside mentors who genuinely care about your success. This isn’t a lecture-based workshop... it’s a jump in, shoot, ask questions, and apply it in real time experience.
Business & Strategy
We’ll guide you through building a brand that reflects your purpose, pricing for profit, mastering in-person sales, and creating systems that bring peace and profit.
Lighting, Shooting, Posing & Editing
Get hands-on experience shooting in beautiful Austin, Texas with professionally styled models and real-time coaching.
You’ll learn how to:
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Understand natural light for stunning straight-out-of-camera results
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Master reflector techniques for that soft, glowing light
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Use off-camera flash to capture bold, and high-end imagery
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Direct and pose high school seniors with confidence and flow
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Edit with consistency and polish that elevates your brand
By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with:
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A stunning new portfolio captured in unique Austin locations
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A deeper understanding of light, storytelling, and editing that elevates your craft
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The confidence, clarity, and community to step fully into the best version of yourself, both in business and beyond
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A renewed sense of purpose and direction, ready to rise up and take your business to the next level
At Rise Up, we teach with intention where every attendee gets personal feedback, guided instruction, and the time to truly learn.
Rise Up Workshop... where creativity meets strategy and where you rise.
Alumni Spotlight:
Work from Past Attendees
SO, WHO ARE
THESE EXPERTS?
“Experts” sounds so stuffy, and we are anything but! We are experienced, veteran photographers who love our craft, but we want you to think of us more like mentors. We want to boost your confidence and show you how capable you are! Here’s a little bit about us...
Aubry Ramsey
Aubry Ramsey Photography: As one of the industry’s leaders, Aubry is an experienced and sought-after senior photographer based in Texas. Her signature style has earned her numerous awards and accolades, but her personality and charm keep her clients returning. She is a natural light photographer who is a little obsessed with chasing the sun. In her workshops, you’ll learn how she’s mastered reflector light to lend her images dramatic and dreamy feels. She will also show you how to edit images to give them more depth masterfully. Some of her most sought-after areas of expertise include posing, how to build luxury pricing, and how she manages her workflow, so she will be touching on all of those topics so you leave feeling empowered.
Aubry has been honored to receive numerous awards for her Senior photography. The greatest of these accolades is the prestigious Senior Photographer Hot 100 award, which she has proudly earned every year since 2017, with several of those being icon status. And in 2023, she was honored to receive the legend status for the Hot 100.
Tishy Bryant
Tishy Photography: Passionate about educating other artists, Tishy is an accomplished and seasoned expert in Austin and the Beaumont area. She specializes in seniors, children/families, and sports photography, and believes that shared knowledge is the best kind! Tishy is a well-known educator in the senior photography realm. She brings an energetic approach to topics like natural light photography, and she will share her inspirational approach with model teams. Her workshops will leave you feeling ready to find that perfect light, no matter where you go!
Tishy feels privileged to have been invited as a keynote speaker at the SYNC conference, showcased in various publications, and recognized with numerous awards for her contributions. Notable among these accolades are the Senior Photographer Hot 100 award '23 and '24, SeniorInspire's 50 to follow for '23 and '24, and the SeniorMuse Rockstar titles for '22, '23, and '24.
Katie Swatek
Katie Swatek Photography: Known for her bold lighting and high-impact athletic portraits, Katie is an experienced South Dakota senior photographer with a flair for creating dynamic, magazine-worthy images. Whether she’s lighting up a gym, a field, or a river sunset, Katie combines technical precision with a passion for breaking the rules. She believes that connection is just as powerful as lighting, and both are the foundation of an unforgettable client experience and a thriving business.
A proud alumnus of Rise Up, Katie is honored to return as a mentor to help others rise too.She’s passionate about teaching photographers how to embrace light and shadow to create standout work. In her instruction, she breaks down how to confidently use off-camera flash in any setting (without fear), how to elevate your senior experience with intentional posing and lighting, and how clear communication can turn clients into superfans. Her approach is equal parts education and bold creativity.Katie was named the 2025 SYNC Photographer of the Year, is a three-time SeniorInspire Photographer to Follow (2022, 2023, 2024), and has earned SeniorMuse Rockstar and Top50 to Follow honors in both 2023 and 2024. But her favorite titles? Wife, mom of three, andchaos coordinator.
What's Included
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Tons of education and content stretched over three jam-packed days! We want you to leave feeling confident and ready to tackle problem points in your business workflow and techniques.
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Personalized teaching and small group sizes: With an estimated average of 10-13 participants per group, you’ll receive customized help and be able to ask questions along the way.
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Business helps: workflow, pricing, and social media.
Technique helps: shooting techniques, lighting, posing, and more.
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Evening Q&A Sessions: You’ll be able to ask us anything in relaxed, question-and-answer style sessions in the evenings.
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We believe you are capable.
We believe in your work.
Are you ready to rise up?