by hannah mann
photography education that moves you forward
hey there!
I'm Hannah.
I'm a family photography educator with a passion for real transformation. I believe in your talents and potential even more than you might believe in them. Really! I believe in you because I know that being a successful photographer isn't about being born with the right skills, but about getting your hands on the right education.
And that, friend, is what you'll find here.
Not sure where to start?
let me point you in the right direction!
if you're new around here...
Get to know me through my free educational content! Browse the blog, check out my mission statement, sign up for my newsletter, and snag some discounts!
if you're looking for specific topics or are on a tight budget...
- The Art of Connection, my course on directing families and creating dreamy photos no matter the chaos.
- Unbasic Creatives, my YEARLONG coaching program where you will learn absolutely everything you need to transform your art and business alongside a wonderful small community!
- Mentorships & styled shoots, where you get one-on-one time with me that's tailored 100% to you
if you're ready for major transformation...
Browse my shop! I have high quality, budget-friendly offerings on important topics. My guides are straightforward, won't waste your time, yet will still move you forward.
"THE MONEY THAT I INVESTED IN WORKING WITH HANNAH IS THE BEST MONEY SPENT IN MY WHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY CAREER."
— ana d.
educational articles
Your complete guide to everything that's in my camera bag and on my computer - from cameras and lenses, to film stocks and editing tools!
on the blog
Tools of the Trade
How to handle sunshine, so you can create glowing, sun-soaked images that are never washed out or flat.
Shooting with Backlight
Everything you need to know about how to capture light-filled, bright images. Hint: it isn't overexposure!
How to Shoot Light & Airy
Overall, your suggestion to reserve a little time each session for play or experimentation has been so helpful. Giving myself that little bit of time to try to incorporate things that I'm not 100% sure about or am still getting comfortable using has been great because I know I got what I needed to get in the first half of the session and still have time to experiment with real people. And when it works, they get a little more diversity in their gallery! As far as tangible skills and results, the biggest one has been a shift in my attitude towards light: while I'll always prefer some sun, I've felt so much more confident in finding the best light in less than ideal conditions and have been really happy with the results. *I know this seems like a small thing, but finding and understanding light has always been the hardest thing for me with photography, so to me, this is a big thing.
1. What results have you experienced, or what skills have you developed?
My primary hesitation is always whether someone is going to be a good teacher. There's a big difference between being a great photographer and being able to teach someone else well, especially because I don't feel like creative pursuits come naturally to me. But knowing that you came from a non-creative background and seeing how hands-on you appear to be with your kids gave me confidence that you 1) know what it's like to have to switch ways of thinking; and 2) would probably be patient enough and able to break down things that didn't come naturally to me.
2. What hesitations did you have before booking a mentorship with me?
I really enjoy and benefit from undivided attention. Having the space (and not worrying about what someone else will think of my questions or worrying that I'm taking up too much time) to ask the things I really want to dive into and spend as much or as little time as necessary is so beneficial. I also really appreciate that you structure the mentorship around what your mentee wants to learn - this forced me to actually think about what I wanted to learn and what it is about your work that made me think you would be a person to learn from regarding those things I wanted to learn.
3. What did you like best about a 1:1 mentorship?
I feel like I have a new friend! More specifically, I felt comfortable sharing all of the things that I think influence my work and the way I operate. That has made me more confident in just being myself and shooting in a way that feels right for me with clients.
4. How else have you benefited from our work together?
That you are a safe space, seemingly free from any judgment! You are genuinely interested in helping people work through the things they are struggling with and seem to really enjoy the process.
5. What's the most important thing people should know about working with me?
hannah is hands down the best photographer I've ever worked with.
— julie
I've been honored to have my work featured in many esteemed publications, including The Fount Collective, The White Wren, The Motherhood Anthology, Whimsically Wed, La Peche Journal, Wedding Chicks, Rocky Mountain Bride, 100 Layer Cakelet, and more. I have both been featured in and written educational articles for The Kindred Path and Lemonade and Lenses Magazine online and in print, and have contributed to the Fine Art Family Collab educational bundle. I also offer a suite of educational products for photographers, and coach other female photographers through major business transformations. I'm forever pursuing my personal best: for myself, for my clients, and for my students.