The Art of Film Photography
Claire Baxter, Tracy Dawn, Allison Jacobs, & Laurel Smith
4 Artists, 4 Perspectives, One Love for Film
Dive into a behind-the-scenes creative series for the modern film photographer. 4 Click Pros have come together in this deeply inspiring collective course designed for photographers who want to bring intentionality, nostalgia, and the uniqueness of film into their work—whether they shoot film, digital, or both.
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what makes it different
With nearly 2 hours of rich, visual content, this bundle offers behind-the-scenes walkthroughs, editing sessions, and soulful storytelling to help you connect more deeply with your creative process. You'll get access to their real workflows, creative philosophies, and the emotional intent behind every frame. Unlike traditional how-tos, this series blends education with inspiration, helping modern photographers shoot and edit film (and digital) with clarity, confidence, and heart.
COURSE TYPE
SELF PACED
SKILL TYPE
editing, creativity, shooting
PREREQUISITES
NONE
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what you'll get
Shoot from the Heart: A Behind-the-Scenes Childhood Film Session with Tracy
Step into Tracy’s world in this intimate, behind-the-scenes session where she invites you to witness how she captures the magic of childhood on film. Watch as she works in real time—sharing not just her technical process, but the soulful way she sees and tells stories through her lens.
You’ll learn exactly what cameras she uses, her favorite film stocks, and the why behind each choice. Tracy also opens up about her signature touch: how she intentionally adds light leaks to her film to create emotion, nostalgia, and depth.
Editing for a Film Effect with Claire Baxter
Craving that nostalgic, tactile film look without ever touching a roll of film? In this immersive course, editor and visual storyteller Claire Baxter teaches you how to recreate the timeless aesthetic of analog film through digital editing.
Claire shares her full workflow for achieving an authentic film stock look using Light Room—no actual film camera required.
Creative, Colorful Film with Allison Jacobs
Join film photographer Allison Jacobs for a vibrant dive into 35mm creativity. Known for her bright, fun, and beach-inspired style, Allison shares her favorite film stocks, go-to cameras, and experimental tricks—including a bonus film soup lesson—to help you shoot film that’s full of personality.
Whether you're new to film or ready to play with color and creativity, this course will inspire you to shoot freely and fearlessly.
Light & Airy Child Portraits: A Signature Approach with Laurel Smith
Step into the world of light-filled, emotionally rich child portraits with motherhood photographer Laurel Smith. In this course, Laurel shares her complete process for creating her signature light and airy look—covering everything from setup to shooting, metering, posing, and editing.
Known for her soft, intentional style and timeless use of film, Laurel walks you through how she crafts consistent, ethereal images that feel like poetry. You’ll learn how to meter for that dreamy glow, pose little ones naturally, and shoot with purpose and heart.
If you're drawn to emotion, legacy, and luminous imagery, this is your invitation to elevate your child portrait sessions with Laurel’s heartfelt guidance.
A Behind-the-Scenes Creative Series for the Modern Film Photographer
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Over 100 Minutes of Video Content
From shooting to editing, you'll get a hands on understanding of shooting film and even shooting for a film like look.
Editing
Watch Claire edit to emulate the look of film and matching edits to specific film stocks. You'll come away with a understanding of her LR workflow for this unique look.
Cameras, Stocks and Labs
If you're just getting started in Film or a pro already, these Pro's are sharing their favorite cameras, film stocks, and creative choices to help you infuse more feeling, creative control, and the timeless touch of film into your work.
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by the end of this course,
you’ll know how to shoot with intention, meter for softness, edit for emotion, emulate real film stocks, and craft timeless, story-rich images that feel as beautiful as they look.
meet your instructors
Claire Baxter, Tracy Dawn, Allison Jacobs, & Laurel Smith
Claire Baxter - Claire is an editorial, lifestyle, and documentary photographer based in Fort Worth, Texas. With a deep love for deserts, big skies, and wide-angle lenses, her documentary approach focuses on urban landscapes and small-town streets across Texas and New Mexico. She's drawn to the weird and imperfect—whether in her own life or the streets of the cities she loves—and embraces the chance to highlight beauty in overlooked spaces.
Tracy Dawn - Tracy Emde is a family and newborn photographer in Kelowna, BC. Canada. She focuses on capturing the real life moments in an truthful and nostalgic way. She started shooting film a few years ago to challenge herself creatively and fell in love with the tangible, imperfect, slow process of shooting film. She has three kids and a husband who are the driving force behind her and her major source of inspiration.
Allison Jacobs - Allison is a Southern California based film photographer who blends creativity and experimentation to capture the unexpected. Known for her use of vintage cameras, unique film stocks, and playful techniques like film soup, she finds inspiration in the magic of imperfection. Whether she's soaking film in ocean water or exploring new ways to push the medium, Allison believes creativity is good for the soul—and that a little unpredictability makes photography even more fun.
Laurel Smith - Laurel is a motherhood photographer known for her ethereal, emotionally rich portraits shot on film. With a background in finance and a deep love for storytelling, she brings intention and artistry to every frame. Laurel specializes in helping mothers feel seen through timeless, light-filled images and she’s passionate about sharing how shooting film can transform both your work and your creative process.
