The Creative Self-Portrait
Alex Eischeid, Anna Hurley, Melinda McIntyre
From haunting and emotional, to wildly inventive, to dreamlike and surreal—learn how Anna, Melinda, and Alex turn self-portrait ideas into unforgettable images.
Step behind the camera with Anna, Melinda, and Alex as they share three unique approaches to turning self-portraiture into art. You’ll learn the set-ups, shooting techniques, and creative edits that bring each vision to life. With practical demos, bonus resources, and in-depth walkthroughs, this trio of classes will inspire you to see yourself—and your art—in entirely new ways.
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what makes it different
Three distinct artists, three radically different styles—one immersive learning experience that gives you the technical skills, creative techniques, and artistic inspiration to transform your self-portraits from ordinary to unforgettable.
COURSE TYPE
SELF PACED
SKILL TYPE
editing, posing, creativity, light, storytelling, shooting
PREREQUISITES
NONE
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what you'll get
The Art of Faceless Self-Portraiture
Join photographer Anna Hurley for a behind-the-scenes look at creating her haunting, faceless self-portrait “Bleeding Heart.” Follow her step-by-step as she shares her concept, set-up, materials, and lighting for this striking mobile shoot.
Then, watch Anna edit the image in Lightroom, starting with a preset base before refining every detail. As a bonus, you’ll also see a creative edit using both Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance mood, depth, and emotion.
Perfect for photographers of all levels, Anna blends technical know-how with artistic vision, inspiring you to tell your own powerful stories through self-portraiture.
Creative Self-Portrait Magic
Discover how to transform everyday materials into extraordinary self-portraits with photographer Melinda. From dreamy Lensbaby effects to shooting through glass, bubble wrap, and tulle, you’ll see her creative process unfold step-by-step. Learn how she crafts out-of-the-ordinary images that are full of texture, mood, and magic.
Plus, get two bonus PDFs packed with tips on these techniques and detailed insights into her shutter release setup—so you can bring these ideas to life in your own work.
Sea of Stars: Surreal Self-Portaits
Step into the surreal with photographer Alex as she brings her long-imagined concept “Swimming in a Sea of Stars” to life—captured entirely in-camera. Watch as she walks you through her practical set-up, sharing how to create a dreamy, otherworldly self-portrait without relying on heavy post-production.
As a bonus, Alex will also include an edit of the final image, showing how subtle adjustments can enhance the magic while keeping the authenticity of the in-camera shot.
"I'm reminded how limitless self-portraiture can be—when you experiment, push boundaries, and let your imagination lead the way."
check out what's in your classroom
Over a dozen videos
Watch as these photographers share their complete creative processes—from concept and set-up to shooting, editing, and bonus tips—so you can create portraits that are anything but ordinary.
Behind-the-Scenes Access
Get an all-access pass to each artist’s creative process—see their sets, lighting, materials, and camera setups in real time, and watch how they bring their vision to life step-by-step before moving into the edit
Bonus PDF Materials
Alongside bonus videos, you’ll get downloadable bonus PDFs packed with creative materials guide and shutter release setup—so you can recreate and adapt these methods in your own work
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by the end of this course,
you’ll be able to create self-portraits that are bold, expressive, and entirely your own.
meet your instructors
Alex Eischeid, Anna Hurley, Melinda McIntyre
Anna Hurley - Anna is a family and food photographer based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. With 14 years of photography experience under her belt and almost a decade of working on Project 365’ s, she is always learning new ways to capture beautiful moments. Anna lives in the country with her two teenagers and two very energetic and goofy dogs. When she isn ’ t photographing something or someone you will find her in the forest and mountains , hiking and appreciating the beauty of the PNW. Anna is a creative at heart, to fuel her creative spirit she also loves to paint, crochet and work on DIY projects around her home.
Alex Eischeid - Alex Eischeid an award-winning photographer based out of Norman, Oklahoma. Over the last eight years, she has worked with hundreds of clients to help tell the unique story of who they are as individuals and as families. She is a Click Community Mentor, teaches three Click Photo School courses, offers one-on-one mentoring to fellow photographers, and has also received multiple Click Voice wins. It is her passion to help other artists develop their own artistic and creative voices.
Melinda McIntyre - Melinda recently repatriated to the US after 13 years abroad. She is a self-portrait and motherhood artist. She takes pictures to explore her role as an expat and mother in an ever-changing environment as her family follows life in the Foreign Service.
