Learn Live! Join a live pet photography workshop, webinar or tutorial, online or in person!

If watching a pre-recorded lesson or tutorial isn’t your favourite way to learn, but you don’t want to sign up for a one-to-one lesson, a live workshop, webinar or tutorial might be for you!

Throughout 2024, we aim to bring you a variety of topics and opportunities to learn pet photography, from mastering your camera, to picking up new editing skills, to telling stories using the location you’re in – both online, and in person!

We will continue adding to this page throughout the year, so check back regularly!

2025

August 31, 15:00 - 20:30 CEST - Online LIVE Masterclass

Early bird pricing until August 25!


A complete creative and technical roadmap for crafting intentional, expressive, and artistic pet photographs.

No more jumping between YouTube tutorials, wondering where to begin, or trying to piece it all together on your own. This is your all-in-one deep dive- start to finish, through the most essential, transformative concepts in pet photography.

From philosophy to posing. From framing to editing. From beginner to advanced. All in one place.

Join Emily Abrahams, creator of Inspawration Photography, for a rare, comprehensive 5-hour masterclass designed to teach you how to create emotionally resonant, storytelling pet portraits using natural light, simple locations, and thoughtful editing.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your style, this is the most complete look yet at the Inspawration method.


📓 What You’ll Learn

Session 1: Foundations & Frameworks

  • The Inspawration approach & creative philosophy
  • Depth of field and how to achieve that blurry background magic
  • Composition basics: perspective, balance, flow
  • Location 101: the 3-point checklist to make any place work
  • How your subject shapes every creative decision

Session 2: Storytelling, Mood & Impact

  • Storytelling vs portraiture: finding your photographic voice
  • Advanced location use: tunnels, layering, framing & visual interest
  • Light direction, quality & atmosphere (with a backlight focus)
  • Posing & expression: how to tell a story through body and gaze
  • Working with dogs & people: when to guide, and when to let your subject tell their own story

Session 3: Live Editing Demonstration

  • Editing principles: the mindset behind cohesive, story-rich edits
  • A full start-to-finish image edit (including panorama & handler removal)
  • Shaping light, colour & emotion through thoughtful post-processing

 

All 3 sessions will take place August 31st. We will a 15 min break between Session 1 & 2, and a 30 minute break between Sessions 2 & 3.


🔹 What’s Included

  • Access to the live 5-hour Zoom masterclass on August 31
  • Full replay recording, divided into sessions for easy review
  • Lifetime access to the masterclass recording
  • PDF of presentation slides

✨ Who This Is For

This is the perfect starting point if you:

  • Want to learn pet photography from beginning to end – in one place
  • Crave clarity over overwhelm
  • Feel inspired by emotional, storytelling images and want to create your own
  • Learn best through structured, deep-dive education

Whether you’re an aspiring hobbyist or a working photographer seeking creative direction, this masterclass will give you both the knowledge and the artistic foundation to level up.


🔸 Masterclass vs The Learning Journey

 The MasterclassThe Learning Journey
FormatOne comprehensive live + recorded eventOngoing membership with new content added each month
Content StyleFocused, core concepts (start to finish)Deep library with broad topic range
ExtrasNo bonuses, just pure teachingChallenges, critiques, guest lessons, community
Ideal ForBeginners to intermediate; clarity-seekersExplorers, community-seekers, lifelong learners
Price€249 early bird / €299 full price€45/month or €1000 lifetime access

✉️ Your Invitation

This is the teaching I’ve wanted to share for years. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to create more than “just a pet photo”… if you want to build images full of wonder, story, and soul… this masterclass is your starting point.

Come with questions. Come with curiosity. Come ready to see the world differently.

There will be space for a limited number of participants to attend live, to keep the chat and Q&A manageable and personal. Once those seats fill, all other purchases will still include full access to the replay.

LJ Members – you will have live access, but the replay will only be available for a week. 


September TBC - Blooming Heather LIVE in Person Workshop - near Kaiserslautern

Join me for an exclusive 2-day pet photography workshop set against the stunning backdrop of vibrant, purple heather in full bloom. This workshop is designed for photographers who want to master natural light, refine their composition, and create artistic, storytelling images in breathtaking landscapes.

📍 Where?

Near Kaiserslautern – exact location to be confirmed. We should have forest/s with a dreamlike setting for magical, atmospheric dog portraits.

🎯 Who is this for?

Aspiring & professional pet photographers looking to enhance their skills.
✔ Those who want to level up their editing & storytelling techniques.
✔ Photographers seeking a portfolio refresh with stunning new images.

📸 What’s Included?

2 Days of Shooting & Learning:

  • Golden hour & blue hour sessions for the most beautiful light.
  • Working with different dogs, expressions & poses, including my two boys who are the most patient models you’ll ever meet – perfect for practising your composition, posing and to experiment with ideas.
  • Composition techniques that create whimsical, artistic photos.

Editing & Post-Processing:

  • Learn how to bring out the magic in your images through editing.
  • Refining color tones, enhancing atmosphere, & creative edits.

Small Group Experience:

  • Limited spots (maximum 6) for a more personal, hands-on learning experience.
  • Time to ask questions, get feedback & refine your skills.
  • Two days of learning and teaching, with 2-3 hours of theory, 4-6 hours of photographing, and 3-4 hours of editing over the weekend.

Why Join?

Heather only blooms for a short time each year—this is your chance to capture it at its best!
✨ Push your creative limits with a stunning, natural backdrop.
✨ Learn how to direct dogs & owners naturally for storytelling images.
Walk away with a fresh portfolio & new techniques to elevate your work.

€450 inc. Mw.St

November 29-30: In Person Workshop, Melbourne, Australia!

Mount Dandenong / Olinda | November 2025
Now taking expressions of interest

I’m coming home, and bringing my camera with me.
This in-person workshop is something special: a two (or maybe two-and-a-half) day immersive experience nestled in the quiet beauty of the Dandenong Ranges, where the forest smells like eucalyptus and tree-ferns unfurl like something out of a dream.

Together, we’ll explore the art of soulful, storytelling pet photography, blending theory, shooting, and editing into a weekend that’s as creative as it is connective.


✨ What to Expect:

  • 3–4 hours of theory on style, light, location, storytelling, and posing

  • Two guided photo sessions in beautiful natural bushland

  • Two editing sessions, walking through my full process

  • Warm connection with like-minded photographers in a relaxed, supportive space

We’ll embrace the unique beauty of the Australian bush and focus on creating images that feel like something – magical, thoughtful, emotional, or soft. This isn’t just about taking pretty pictures. It’s about learning to see, to feel, and to express through your work.


📍 Location: Mt. Dandenong / Olinda, VIC
🗓 Dates: November 29-30 (maybe evening November 28 for theory)
💬 Interested? Register your interest below and I’ll be in touch with details, pricing, and early access when spots open.

October TBC - Moss & Mystery LIVE In Person Workshop - near Losheim am See, Germany

Live & in Person – Trier. Workshop will go ahead with 3+ participants

A repeat of the amazing Moss & Mystery workshop!

Is there anything better than moss?

How about moss AND fog?

Join me for a 2-day immersive pet photography workshop deep in the heart of a mysterious, moss-covered forest, where soft light, earthy tones, and atmospheric backdrops create the perfect setting for whimsical, storytelling pet portraits.

🎯 Who is this for?

Pet photographers of all levels wanting to capture rich, atmospheric images.
✔ Those who love deep forest tones, soft natural light, and moody editing.
✔ Creatives looking for a portfolio boost with unique, storytelling images.

📸 What’s Included?

2 Days of Shooting & Learning:

  • How to work with low light & moody forest conditions.
  • Using composition, framing & depth to enhance storytelling.
  • Finding & using natural textures and elements to create magical images.

Editing & Post-Processing:

  • How to enhance the depth & mood of forest images in editing.
  • Creating rich greens, balanced light, and storytelling effects.

Small Group Experience:

  • Limited spots for a hands-on, personalized approach (up to 6 participants) 
  • Time for questions, feedback & direct coaching.

Why Join?

🍂 October forests are filled with moody magic—capture it at its best! Hopefully, we’ll even get some fog (and sunrays!?)
🍂 Elevate your portfolio with unique, cinematic pet portraits.
🍂 Learn how to work with forest lighting & create depth in your images.
🍂 A weekend of creativity, connection, and pushing your artistic vision.

Saturday:

AM – Meet at our learning venue (exact location to be confirmed) for 2-3 hours of theory.

Head out to the woods for 2-3 hours of shooting, until we run out of light.

Sunday:

Morning – meet at different woods, for another 2-3 hours of shooting.

Head back to our learning venue for lunch, and an afternoon full of sorting through your photos and editing.

Workshop can be conducted in German AND English.

Join us for the Moss & Mystery: Live In-Person Pet Photography Workshop - Trier, a unique moss-inspired photography workshop focused on capturing the mysterious beauty of pets.

€450 inc. Mw.St

Throughout 2024: Action Photography Webinar Series, with Chris van Riel

All throughout 2024, Chris will be joining us every 2 months to talk all things action photography! From camera settings to optimal gear, to sideways and “run toward me” photos, and finally editing! Participants will have access to live events AND the recordings afterwards!

Webinars start February 10th. Choose to join all 6, sign up for one only, OR choose to get feedback, help and troubleshooting from Chris in a private forum!

€450 for the 6 webinar bundle, inc. Mw.St.

July 20-21st - Shouldham Warren - United Kingdom

Live in person workshop – July 20 & 21st  – 4/6 spaces BOOKED!

Join me LIVE and IN PERSON for two FULL days of learning in beautiful Shouldham Warren, Norfolk, England.

The full, detailed plan is still to be confirmed, but it will probably be something like:

Saturday:

Morning – meet for theory and snacks.

Head out to the woods for 2-3 hours of shooting, until we run out of light.

Sunday:

Morning – meet at different woods/different part of the woods, for another 2-3 hours of shooting.

Head back to our venue for lunch, and an afternoon full of sorting through your photos and editing.

€480 inc. Mw.St

A €50 deposit will secure your place & will be refunded if the workshop does not go ahead. Minimum 3 participants. Max 6. More info coming soon

A border collie puppy stands on a stump, with beautiful golden backlight behind him, in fine art pet photography style, taken at Shouldham Warren

Autumn

October 26-27: IN-PERSON Workshop: Moss and Mystery

Live & in Person – Trier. Workshop will go ahead with 3+ participants

A repeat of the amazing Moss & Mystery workshop!

Is there anything better than moss?

How about moss AND fog?

Join me LIVE and IN PERSON for a full day & a half workshop (approx 10-12 hours of learning). 

Saturday:

Midday – meet at Inspawration HQ in Trier, Germany  (54294)(aka my apartment) for theory and snacks.

Head out to the woods for 2-3 hours of shooting, until we run out of light.

Sunday:

Morning – meet at different woods, for another 2-3 hours of shooting.

Head back to Trier for lunch, and an afternoon full of sorting through your photos and editing.

Workshop can be conducted in German AND English.

€480 inc. Mw.St

A €50 deposit will secure your place & will be refunded if the workshop does not go ahead. Minimum 3 participants. Max 6. More info coming soon

May

Date TBC: Double Trouble! Editing Tutorials with Sabrina AND Emily

Live: Date & Time TBC

Join not one, but two exceptional pet photographers as they talk through their rationale, workflow and processes. 

Sabrina is known for her gorgeous warm backlit tones, light and bright, while still being rich and colourful, while Emily is known for her richer, deeper, more moody drama. 

Together, they’ll help you explore these two different editing styles – their similarities AND their differences. 

Sign-up available early 2024!

We will likely have one day in GERMAN, and one in ENGLISH, so choose the one that suits you best.

€250 inc. Mw.St

More events coming soon!

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