Teenology: A Guide to Photographing Tweens & Teens

So much great content in this breakout! It's awesome to get ideas and information from three different amazing photographers in one breakout. Posing, how to communicate with teens/tweens, ideas for photos, what to wear, lighting, settings, and I'm sure more that I'm not listing...so much is included. Such a great value for $25.

I am so excited for this breakout! I am a mom of a 14 year old and a 16 year old and I have been struggling with new and creative ways to photograph them. I want to document my kids so they will know I saw them and loved them for who they are, I also want to give them memories of what their teen years was like, styles, activities and other things that make our family complete. Finally a class for teen/tweens. I thank you Ardelle, Dana Leigh and Rachel for putting together this wonderful breakout that is full of helpful tips from communication, what to wear too creative, out of the box posing. I am so excited to know that I am not alone in wanting to document these wonderful years with our tween/teens.

This is the breakout I've been waiting for- these are the most difficult ages to photograph authentically and in a way that feels comfortable and "cool" for the teen and tween crowd. It's easy to lose the motivation to photograph this age because they can be less than enthusiastic about having their photos taken- this breakout helps you rip down those barriers and revive your energy for photographing this, often, intimidating era of growing up and becoming! So excited to take what I'm learning an apply it to my own work with both clients and my very own teenager! Thank you so much for all the heart and soul you poured into this!

This is the perfect breakout for anyone who wants to photograph the teens and tweens in their life - whether that is your own kids or your clients, this breakout caters to both! I have four kids, two of whom are in the teen/tween stage and I have found the information in this breakout to be so helpful and exactly what I needed! Ardelle, Dana, and Rachel have poured so much of their knowledge into the PDF and the videos - they each come with different perspectives and shooting/editing styles; hearing the thought process that each of them use when shooting their teens is invaluable. So much is included from creative portraiture and posing, to how to talk to your teens to garner authenticity in your shots. They are truly the experts on this subject, and I am so enjoying learning from them! Don't hesitate on this one if you've got someone in your life in this age group!!

I cannot express how much I am enjoying this breakout! I truly feel that Dana, Rachel and Ardelle have outdone themselves with course content. Photographing my children as teens is much less collaborative shall we say than when they were younger! In fact, it's all one sided with the teens running the opposite direction of my camera! This course is filled with many tips to get them interested again as well as awesome ideas for creative teen photography and posing. The pdf was filled with great content and the videos were super helpful. I tried several tips and suggestions I learned last night during a client senior session and I'm thrilled with the results. This course is a must for teenage photography!

Having twin 14 year old boys that run from my camera now, when I saw this breakout it was a must for me to purchase. I am sad that I don't have the same pictures I used to have from when they were little. The information on approach, posing, dress and editing was great. I can't wait to practice some of these techniques this weekend! I would definitly recommend purchasing this breakout.

I have been a fan of these three beautiful ladies for years. I CANNOT believe that this breakout is only $25. Best $25 you could ever spend on your photography education!!!!! My daughter is now 13 and I have lost my photo mojo with her since she is now a moody teen. I love all of the inspiration and posing ideas. I have a renewed passion and excitement to pick up my camera again. Thanks for sharing your passion and hearts with us. And thanks so much for the AMAZING BREAKOUT!!!!!

In recent years I’ve found it difficult to strike a balance between respecting the wishes of my reluctant-to-be-photographed teens and satisfying my own creativity. The eye rolls and attitude had me reaching for my camera less often, and it just wasn’t fun any more. For a time I turned to other genres, BUT, my kids are 'my why' and I wasn’t ready to give up photographing their childhood. Enter Teenology. Thank goodness for this breakout! Three incredible instructors, each sharing their insight and approach to successfully photographing this stage. Where I saw obstacles, I now see opportunities and I am confident that following their tips and techniques will help bring the fun back. There is so much value in this class and I look forward to collaborating with my teens as we move through this stage in their lives. Thank you so much, ladies!

I am LOVING this breakout so far! I typically photograph families with young kids but my own 3 kids are 11,14 and 17 now. As s they grow, I not only have wanted to learn how to take better and more creative photos of them but I also want better photos of my clients with older kids and high school seniors. This breakout is giving me tons of practical and creative tips for how to set up amazing shots, pose authentically and edit to create beautiful images. I can't wait to start practicing on my kids!

Jam packed full of practical tips and tricks for engaging kids during those "turbulent teen years". I am walking away from this breakout feeling so much more confident in how to interact with and get the best from teens and tweens that are less keen on the lens. I love the way the instructors have relayed their person experience in trying to respect their kids whilst still getting the creative outlet they crave. I would definitely recommend this breakout to anyone wondering how to convince their teens to get in front of the lens, or anyone regularly working with teenage/pre-teen clients.

Teenology and beyond. I love this new term and its ability to instantly spark curiosity instead of fear. This breakout is phenomenal at drawing your attention to the beauty of this season of life. Documenting teens is something new to me as my oldest has just turned 12. The shift from wanting to be in front of the camera to not wanting to be seen at all has been an emotional tug for me as a mom and photographer. Dana, Ardelle, and Rachel breathe assurance and creativity into the art of photographing this delicate age.

This class is full of awesome information. I have an 8yo daughter so this was the perfect class to help me navigate my interaction with her as she gets older. No matter what age I will always want to photograph my kids the way they are. This class definitely aims to do that. You will learn tips and tricks on how to work with a reluctant teenager. How to incorporate their personal style into your photos. The information here doesn’t just apply to teens. I can definitely use some of these tips for any young adult I may be working with.

This breakout is simply amazing! Whether you shoot for personal use or clients, it's packed with creative ideas and prompts that will have your subject feeling relaxed in front of the camera. All three instructors offer their personal tips and tricks to help you capture teens and tweens in a variety of settings - I've really enjoyed learning from them and can't wait to put all of the new skills I've acquired to use!

I am so grateful that this breakout came along right now. It is full of inspiration and helpful suggestions on how to engage with teenagers, whether you are in business or photographing your own teens. And, I appreciate that there are three different instructors offering a variety of approaches and scenarios-- so very helpful!

Photographing children is always a challenge. Photographing teens can be an entire different level of challenge. As my children got older, so did the challenge to find ways to document them and keep my creative spirit going. In this breakout Rachel, Dana, and Ardelle teach you how to work with your teens while also teaching your how to make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. Each photographer gives you their own tips and tricks on what has worked for them with not only their own kids but clients as well. This breakout is a must if you have kids in the tween or teen age. This age might be difficult, but it goes by just as quickly as the early years. You need to document it and these ladies will make the process much easier!

My very first breakout and I am loving it. Ardelle, Rachel and Dana don't hold anything back when it comes to sharing their knowledge of photographing older children. They each have their unique style so there is plenty of inspiration to draw from. Their clear explanation of the topic is accompanied with many beautiful images and that at least for me makes this breakout so much more interesting. I highly recommend it to any mom whos mission is to capture their kids but also client's older children in emotional and more artistic way. Thank you ladies.

A great breakout! Good vidoes with clear examples and I really LOVE the written teenology guide - I got o lot of tips and a lot of new ideas of how to approach this kind of photography. I especially love how you think about connecting with the subject and engaging them in everything. Thank you!

I am in love with this breakout and it could not have come at a better time, since my kids are getting older. Watching the videos is so helpful and it is so much fun to see the artist's creative process. I can not recommend this enough!

I loved this breakout. It gave very specific posing examples as well as great ideas for connecting with our beloved teens. All instructors materials were amazing, and appreciated the balance of more female examples in the beginning and ending with Ardelle's male examples to finish. I have both so very glad to see examples from both. I will definitely be keeping these materials to reference in the future!

My journey in photography started in 2004 when I took a trip to India and discovered how culturally diverse and beautiful our planet is. I have always felt that photography was like a key that I was given to unlock the lives of others. I love photographing people of all nationalities and cultural backgrounds. To me it is fascinating! I was taught originally that I was a photojournalist and not a fine art photographer, and somewhere between that mindset and having children I lost my way. I believe that part of my journey though, has led me back to where I am right now as a photographer. And these ladies have help with this! I cannot speak highly enough about this breakout session, Teenology: A Guide to Photographing Tweens and Teens. I really cannot believe this session is only $25. You really do feel as if you are working with each of them one-on-one. This breakout just confirms my style of photography and has taught me SO much, not just with posing and shooting creatively but also with editing. I really feel like I have found my way!

I have been waiting for a teen based guide for SOOOO long- what a dream to have all three mentors togethers teaching this.
I JUST dove in and I'm already completely inspired. Thank you ladies for putting so much heart into this.

This breakout session has been amazing. I have found that as my children get older, I get the camera out less often - there just aren't as many milestones or activities to document. This breakout has inspired me to be more active in capturing the moments of my tween and teenager. From getting more cooperation from my tween who hates the camera (and always has) to ideas on how to pose my teen, to fun ideas to spark some creativity - it's all here. The instructors are amazing. They provide thoughtful answers to questions, and encouragement as we try new things and share our images.

This breakout is so incredible! Shooting with older kids has always been a challenge and there really has never been any good education materials that give practical advice - until now! I am so grateful that these three amazing photographers are sharing their knowledge. My boys are getting older and this breakout couldn't have come at a better time!

I cannot wait to start this breakout, I just purchased it today. From what I've read in the reviews, I am sure that I will be learning a lot.

Even though I myself don't have teens yet since my kids are under 7 years old, I feel prepared to capture that milestone in their life in a fun and creative way. This breakout is also a great tool for anyone that photographs high school seniors or families with older kids! There is also so much more than just info about teens in this breakout-using light, natural props, posing and so much more. Packed with very useful information!

Teens are so much fun but I struggle to find creative ways to photograph them. This breakout contained so much information about getting your teen involved in the photo shoot, lighting, posing, vision, and connection. I took some pictures of my daughter today and I implemented many of the techniques. And my daughter commented that she had fun! Now that's a first :) Thank you Dana, Ardelle, and Rachel!!!

Teenology is one of my favorite breakouts! The information, tips, ideas and creativity can be used immediately in your photographing family and clients. I have two boys, ages 12 and 14, and they both are very limited on what they will let me document. I'm excited to used this new learning experience to help me capture this stage of their lives. Thank you for collaborating and putting together so much Information to share!

I just got through all of the materials in this break out and it has really helped change my perspective on how to photograph teens. There are so many fantastic tips on posing and lighting but even more importantly there are ideas on how to engage and respect teens in the creative process. If you are feeling at all frustrated with photographing your own children as they get older or if you photograph teen clients, this breakout is full of fresh ideas!

I am soaking up all this content!! I feel like a sponge!! I have taken tons of notes and immediately put into pracitce some of the very detailed ideas for posing. I love the videos and the immediate suggestions to help relax my tween and capture natural poses. Our instructors Dana, Rachel and Ardelle are very engaged and answer questions quickly with detailed reponses! This is my first clickphoto workshop and I am super impressed. But mostly, I am inspired. So, thank you!

My kids are 8 and under, so I don't have a ton of experience photographing tweens and teens on a regular basis. When I have friends or clients with tweens or teens that I am photographing, I always feel very awkward with posing them and prompting them, and they end up looking uncomfortable a lot of the time. I've had the chance to dive into the materials for this breakout, and it is THE ANSWER for anyone who was feeling the same way that I was. I now feel equipped for creating shooting, prompting, etc. with this age group, and I can't wait to try out some of the tips and tricks that I have learned!! THANK YOU to the instructors for putting together such a great breakout to help us better photograph this age group!!

I didn't realize what a challenge photographing tweens and teens would be until I had my own! Having two boys, I have struggled to find inspiration that showcases their personality without looking forced. This breakout is full of practical advice and tips! I am so excited to capture my boys during their teen years now! I feel that this breakout gives me those skills to capture them in a unique and memorable way.

As a Mom of three teenagers and a high school senior photographer I was excited when I saw this breakout. It has exceeded my expectations with tips on posing, communicating, lighting, and even some super incredible creativity ideas. I am excited to try out all I have learned. I highly recommend this breakout. It is money well spent! A real bargain for a wealth of information. The instructors are each incredible.

This breakout is fantastic! It's full of fantastic creative tips, and is just what I need to help engage my tween (almost teen, crazy!) niece and nephew better. They really don't seem to like to have their photos taken, so I'm sure everything I learn in this breakout will help out with that. I can't recommend it enough!

I am loving this breakout. It is exactly what I needed. My kids have suddenly got to the age where they don’t know what to do when I pull out my camera. This breakout is full of ideas. Truly inspiring!

I’ve been in such a creative rut lately, and this was EXACTLY what I needed to get my groove back. All three teachers brought great info in their own unique way. By the end of the breakout I was having a blast taking photos of my teen daughter.

I signed up for this breakout and I don't even have teens... but I can tell you it's been very helpful, inspiring and resourceful. I got tips and tricks that I can use with my 5 year old (who is already aware of the camera and tends to hide when I pull it out). I love the idea that the pictures can be a mother - daughter project, where we both express our creativity (and emotions) through a wonderful memory that will last forever. 21€ well spent! Yes, hello from Barcelona, Spain.

I am just beginning to dive into this breakout and have already changed the way I capture my teen boy. We have conversations as to why I want to capture his moments and allow him to help me come up with a vision. He was usually pretty good with getting in front of my camera, but has been not so happy about lately...until now. Just a few days in and I can see a difference already! I am also anxious to apply all these techniques and posing suggestions when I start up senior sessions this summer! Such a wonderful deal for this incredible breakout!

This breakout has given me confidence to snap photos of teens (other than my own children who have grow weary of my constant pleading for them to pose for me) and to aim for creative shots instead of the more documentary ones I take for my job at a school. Thank you, Ardelle, Dana, and Rachel for sharing your experience.

I'm just getting started, but loving it so far. Great information.

This breakout, taught by three artists I’ve admired for a long time, has been a game changer in photographing my not-so-cooperative-in-front-of-the-camera tween boys. I’ve learned the importance of collaborating with my preteens before a photo session and now I’m capturing more authentic and pleasing images of them than ever before. I’m also enjoying these sessions more, not only because the photos are turning out better but because my boys are not complaining about doing them. A win-win! Posing guides are included in the PDF as well as in the shooting videos and they are so very helpful. Additionally, this breakout includes shooting videos that demonstrate creative ways to produce unique and beautiful effects in your images. In addition to trying these techniques with my boys, I shared them with my teenage niece and she is excited to try them out with me too. I loved watching the instructors edit and learned new tips to fine tune my editing skills.This is a FANTASTIC breakout that has given me renewed enthusiasm in taking photos of pre teens and teens! I highly recommend it!

This breakout is phenomenal! So many great tips and tricks that I was able to use immediately with my senior sessions. Upped my teen game and made me so much more comfortable shooting this (often) uncomfortable-in-front-of-the-camera age. Oh, and there are a lot of fun creative ideas as well! Haven't tried the double exposure (one example) yet, but after seeing other participants' images, I'm excited to. Highly recommend this breakout.

This breakout has been so great. I love Ardelle, Rachel and Dana they are so creative and I love they all have different styles. The breakout was amazing. Tons of ideas and ready to put to practice. I been photographing in my business more preteens and teens and it has helped me being more creative.. It has been game changing for me and I also has helped me capture my own teens. I highly recommend it and I will be happy to answer any questions. Thank you ladies for your amazing support and talent.
Monica

I don't have teens yet, but I know the time is coming, and this is the perfect preparation! Tucking this away for the tough times to come!

I loved this breakout so much. I have such a hard time with getting my older kids to cooperate these days I needed this push in my creativity. These amazing artists put together a wonderful breakout with so many tips and tricks to try. While I value my kids' privacy on socials, I hope to be able to capture their personalities so that I can fill my scrapbook for years to come. Thank you for a breakout that focuses on the second half of thier childhood, it would be a shame to miss out on these valuable teen years.

For anyone shooting teens or tweens, this breakout is absolutely priceless! I especially love that it is three different perspectives and parents of boys, girls, and varying ages. I'm so excited for my next teen session so I can try out all these new tips! Shooting teens can be so tricky and their personalities are all over the map, but this breakout really covers IT ALL! Thank you ladies for this resources and all your help <3

Just the perfect breakout I needed to photograph my older kids! I LOVED the tips from all the three ladies here and I know I will be referring back to the videos and PDF's for many months to come!