How We Photograph Details Today

Learn how to efficiently capture stunning wedding details that impress planners, excite editors, and attract higher-end clients—based on what's actually working now, not outdated techniques from 2015.

 

Create scroll-stopping detail photos in half the time with a modernized approach to detail photography that impresses planners, delights couples, and sets you apart from photographers still using outdated styling techniques (because nobody needs a bunch of wrinkly silk ribbon in their flat lays anymore 🫠).

 

"When I think about this industry's power duos, Charla and Jennefer are one of the first pairs to come to mind. Infectious, understanding, and genius, these two are masters of their craft, something I have seen time and time again on the editorial side of the business." — Sarah Screiber, former editor of Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings

 

POV: You're a wedding photographer who's tired of getting passed over for the best jobs because your detail shots look exactly like everyone else's. Meanwhile, planners are recommending other photographers who can actually showcase their design work properly, and you're missing out on an entire stream of high-end clients.

 

Here's what we know to be true—you're exhausted from...

 

• → Spending 45+ minutes on each invitation suite only to create something that looks like everyone else's Pinterest board (and still not getting featured)
  
  
• → Questioning whether your styling approach is helping or hurting your chances with high-end clients and planners
  
  
• → Trying to figure out which styling tools are worth investing in and which are just trendy but ineffective wastes of money
  
  
• → Racing against the timeline on wedding days, torn between getting good detail shots and keeping everything on schedule

 

But what if it didn't have to be that way? What if instead...

 

• → You had a clear understanding of what planners, couples, and publications ACTUALLY want in 2025 (not what worked 5 years ago)
  
  
• → You could capture tablescapes and details that make planners and designers excited to share and recommend your work
  
  
• → You had the confidence to adapt your approach for any wedding aesthetic while maintaining your signature style
  
  
• → You could create editorial-quality detail images efficiently, without missing important moments or holding up the timeline

 

Good news. You can.

 

Introducing our new workshop, How We Photograph Details Today

 

This masterclass, with lifetime replay access, gives you a streamlined approach to detail photography that stands out in today's market.

 

Instead of following outdated formulas or struggling with flat styling, you'll learn to create dynamic, story-driven images that showcase the couple's vision and the vendor team's hard work. 

Watch the workshop replay to discover:

 

• → The dramatic evolution of detail photography over the past decade—and why certain approaches that worked before are actively hurting your business now
  
  
• → Which styling tools worth investing in (and which you can leave behind)—because your kit should be efficient, not overflowing with unnecessary props
  
  
• → Techniques for capturing details in context that feel alive rather than statically arranged—creating images that tell a cohesive story about the day
  
  
• → Insider knowledge of what major publications are looking for and how planner expectations have changed—so you can position yourself as their go-to photographer

 

Why We Created This Masterclass

 

Let's face it—modern couples, planners, and publication editors are tired of seeing the same old detail shots. The photographers getting booked for premium weddings understand today's aesthetic and deliver images that feel fresh, intentional, and curated.

 

After seeing countless photographers struggle with outdated styling techniques, we decided to do something about it. This masterclass combines our 30+ years of combined experience with current insights from today's top planners and editors to help you create efficient, editorial detail images that actually attract your ideal clients.

 

We're not teaching you step-by-step how to style a flatlay—plenty of courses already do that. Instead, we're sharing what shifts are happening in the industry right now and the psychology behind why this fresh approach appeals to clients, planners, and publications.

 

Join us for "How We Photograph Details Today," and let's elevate your detail photography together.

"I finally feel proud of my work! Like, 'holy shit, I created this!!!!!' Thank you, Charla and Jenn!" — Courtney Paige Photography