pHOTOGRAPHY

Operation Headshot began its mission with providing a complimentary headshot to our local Nashville military community. Now with the help of donations, we are expanding to a photography masterclass. This class will remain open to the public but will be no cost to military and their spouses. With expanded funding, our goal is to add branding photography services for those who are starting their own business by 2026.

WANTING TO LEARN THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY?

Where could your camera take you? What or who would you photograph? Maybe you want to pick up your camera simply because your little ones are growing up too fast. Or you are going on a beautiful, once in a lifetime trip and want the images to prove it. But what if you could do more? What if you wanted to make a profit? Our classes empower photographers of all levels, enabling them to take their newfound skills wherever their journey leads.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES – APRIL 25′

CHOOSING GEAR

Need help deciding on what gear to start with? We will discuss the best gear options for your needs.

CAMERA SETTINGS

Let’s break down each setting you need to know in order to get started with photography.

CULLING & EDITING

Let’s discuss editing styles, how to edit, using Lightroom, and how to cull.

POST EDITING

You are finished editing and now what? Let’s go over your post editing workflow.

NAILING FOCUS

We will discuss how to nail focus using the gear you have chosen.

LIGHTING

One of the most important classes you will take. You will understand why lighting is crucial to obtain beautiful images.

COMPOSING / POSING

Learn how to compose an image, pose couples, as well as individuals.

FILM

Yes, you read this correctly. You will learn how to work with 35mm and 120mm film.

BRANDING

Now it is time to think about branding yourself. How do you want to portray your brand?

BUILDING A BUSINESS

It’s time to build your business and learn how to market your brand to potential clients.

WEBSITE

Let’s walk through the exact steps to building a website from the ground up.

SEO

Want your website to be seen via google? It’s time to learn SEO tips that will get your brand more views.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS FAQ’S

The 12 classes take approximately 6 months to complete. Students are sent pre-recordings of each class twice a month (every other week). We meet virtually once a month to go over any questions students may have.

For 2025, we are capping the number of students to 25.

Yes, each year we plan at least one event for students to attend. Dates and Times TBD.

Keep scrolling to the bottom of this page and fill out our form. Make sure to list what service you are interested in. You will receive an email when enrollment has opened and will begin going through the application process shortly after.

PHOTOGRAPHER & TEACHER

CHELSEA WATKINS

Beginning a new business in a state that’s 2000+ miles away from everyone you know during the pandemic sounds crazy right? But Chelsea’s story doesn’t stop there. With her husband deployed and just having her second born, she decided to sell her car and begin taking photography classes at night.

This type of dedication and determination is what we see in many military personnel and their families. It is why Chelsea decided to start offering photography classes and begin taking on branding photography services for Operation Headshot.

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND NEEDING BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY?

At Operation Headshot, we want to see your brand thrive! With our branding photography services, we can help take your brands vision and make it a reality. With the help of further funding, we will begin taking on a select number of branding clients by 2026.

BRANDING SERVICES FAQ’S

Upon approval to utilize our services, we will discuss your overall vision. Afterwards, we will discuss details ensuring we are able to provide useable content for your website and social media. Examples of these include headshots, teams, work environments, and product imagery.

Travel for these services will be dependent upon available funds. Fill out the form below and be specific about your location.

Each brands needs will differ and so will the number of images within their galleries. Rest assured your brand will have plenty of content to use.

The business must be majority owned by a veteran or military spouse.

SIGN UP

Please fill out this form if you are interested in taking photography classes or having branding photography by Operation Headshot. Make sure you mark out any personal information such as your social when submitting your documents. We will email you within 48 hours of completing this form with further instructions.