The People

We’re going bigger than we have before! We’ve carefully curated another group of unique perspectives & practical advice to share. More speakers, more time for questions, and more knowledge all around.

We believe an industry is only as strong as it’s collective parts. In other words, when we learn together, we succeed together. We strive to work with photographers that are not only knowledgeable and have an impressive breadth of work, but who also believe this same ethos.

Whether you're just starting out or years into your career, you'll find yourself surrounded by like-minded individuals who are passionate about helping you succeed. We’re so excited to share who is joining us for our second line-up for The Rev Workshop and what we’ve covering:

 

—Speakers

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Kara Mercer (Co-Creator)

karamercer.com + @_karamercer

Kara Mercer is a commercial photographer, art director, and producer. She is a Texan turned PNW gal specializing in interior design & architecture, luxury lifestyle, & portraiture. After quitting cheer in college (yes, like the neflix series), her love for people and photography opened doors for tourism board work across Europe & the Middle East and many speaking & educating opportunities.. She is also a Fujifilm Ambassador. Community & growth are her jam! You may have seen her work in Forbes, Arch Digest, Sunset, Condé Nast, Domino, Living Ect., Remodelista, House Beautiful, Luxe & more.

“Grace & Gumption : The Nitty Gritty of Commercial Photography”
An overview of business in the commercial world and how to dive right in

 

Carina Skrobecki (Co-Creator)

cassphoto.net + @caskro
Carina is a Seattle native who moved from the world of graphic design into wedding photography and now into commercial photography (and still does a little of each!). Whether in studio or on a mountain, she loves “unity & variety”, which has led her to work with brands from REI to Nordstrom, and from Condé Nast to photographing a cookbook. She loves instructing and the creation of this workshop is an education vision coming to life (aka: she’s THRILLED you’re here).

“The Top 10”
The top 10 best practices regarding your commercial photography business

 

Nicole Morrison

nicolemorrisonphotography.com + @nicolemorrisonphoto
Nicole is a food, product and lifestyle photographer who creates colorful, graphic images and GIFs that help brands tell their story. She likes to create an aspirational version of reality that feels like a sunny day. Nicole also has the unique experience as being one of our past students, and we are THRILLED to have her back as an educator.

“Leveling Up”
How to level up your workflow, production value, and clients in your first few years as a commercial photographer

 

Chris Ozer

chrisozer.com + @chrisozer
Chris Ozer is a commercial and editorial photographer and director based in Los Angeles, CA. He is versatile, seamlessly transitioning between categories from lifestyle, to portraits, to still life and product, to architecture, to food and more. His client list reflects that versatility — he’s worked with everything from major Fortune 500 companies to independent start ups across a wide array of product categories.

“Creativity + Profit”
How to maximize your ability to land jobs, increase profitability, all while staying true to yourself in the process

 

Ren Fuller

renfuller.com + @ren_fuller + Photo Dump Podcast
Ren Fuller is a Moldovan born and LA based commercial photographer and director. Her work is rooted in storytelling and exploration as she bounces between lifestyle shoots and in studio still life. She is deeply inspired by her surroundings and is passionate about all things lighting. She values teamwork and collaboration and is happiest when she’s on set, working with a talented crew to bring each project to life. Whether the project is large or small, there are so many things that go into each production, and she’s excited to shed some light on the process.

“From Start to Finish”
Deconstructing workflow from initial inquiry to final result

 

Taylor Brumfield

taylorbphotographie.format.com + @taylorbee + @taylorbee.agency
Taylor Brumfield is a Virginia-based photographer who specializes in commercial beauty and product photography. She is also an avid speaker and educator who is invested in the advancement and growth of each and every student with whom she interacts. She has taught at several conferences over the past years including The Cookout, Imaging USA and for Click Away at Home and has also had feature articles in magazines including Click, Professional Photographers of America, Tamron Recipes with Skip Cohen, and Tamron Magazine. She is also a Tamron Ambassador, a Westcott Top Pro, a Click Pro and also serves her community as an Educational Committee Member for Professional Photographers of America. She started her portraiture journey after she joined a fashion magazine during her college years, where she immediately realized this was her true calling, and she has not looked back since!

“Launching a Commercial Beauty & Product Photography Business”
Tackling the nuances of beauty & product photography while structuring a sustainable business.

 

Kip Beelman

kipmancreative.com
Coming from decades of experience in music licensing, Kip now runs a full service photography & video collective that works with brands like Microsoft, Adobe, & Nike. He also happens to be a husband, dad (+ dog-dad), and tech guru.
From the Rev team: Kip’s presentation was so popular last time, he’s coming back for round II! He’s like the little bird that sits on your shoulder and gives you all the best advice you never knew you needed to hear.

“Estimating Success”
Demystifying the world of creative fees, usage & licensing for both yourself and your clients

 

Rafael Soldi

rafaelsoldiphotography.com + rafaelsoldi.com + @rafaelsoldiphotography
Rafael Soldi is a Peruvian-born visual artist and curator based in Seattle. His work has been collected by and has been exhibited at museums and galleries internationally. He runs a commercial photography practice to support his fine art career.
Photo Credit: Jess T. Dugan

“Building a Sustainable Architecture & Interiors Photography Practice”
Nuts & bolts, strategies, & opportunities in the Interior & Architecture Photography world (all while balancing a career in fine art)

 
 
 

Yes, it’s back: Industry Panelists

We’re bringing back the most well-reviewed portion of our workshop for round II.

Students will learn from the people doing the hiring & collaborating (aka: the head honchos & fellow creatives who would hire them or work alongside them one day). Through a curated panel, we’ll give an exclusive advantage to hearing from experienced folks in the creative industry that are NOT photographers. These remain a surprise week to week and we’re excited to start sharing these with you!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Testimonials

Reviews are everything. We’ll let some of them do the talking:

 

“There’s a beautiful mix of tangible, hard numbers and facts (they open the books…like no one ever opens the books!) as well as watching literal art be made in front of your eyes, that pulls back the veil on so many elements of the commercial photography industry. You are also surrounded by so many of your fellow compatriots in the industry, who are there to connect instead of compete, who will make your work and community stronger for years after the workshop is over — and that is absolutely worth the ticket price alone.”
— Laura Sullivan | Chicago, IL

“If you are looking to make the move into commercial photography, but could use a roadmap and a few guides, the Rev workshop is a truly incredible resource. The presenters are knowledgeable and transparent about details and real world examples. I still refer to Kip's notes about licensing when sending out proposals! Carina and Kara offer a friendly supportive push and you'll leave armed with the tools you need to uplevel your business.”
— Eileen Roche | San Francisco, CA

“The Rev Workshop was really fun & unique. Having a space for women in photography (specifically in the commercial world) to come together, to learn, connect, and support one another was really special. Giving a place for our voices and talents is really rare & empowering.”
— Jane Gershovich | Seattle, WA

“I can’t recommend The Rev Workshop enough! Commercial photography can be so complex (and intimidating), but Carina & Kara & their speakers broke everything down in a way that felt manageable and approachable. They hosted a team of guest speakers and 2 days full of sessions to touch on so many corners of the commercial world — from pricing to licensing, studio lighting, and wearing the many hats required to succeed in this industry. I left this workshop feeling more prepared and confident. Carina & Kara are masters of their craft and it was a pleasure learning in the space they’ve facilitated here.”
— Meghan Klein | Seattle, WA

"An incredible workshop that provided resources and confidence for me to finally pursue commercial work more intentionally. I feel like I found my voice in the commercial world after attending ."
— Gene Yoon | Chicago IL

“When I decided to attend the first Rev Workshop in 2020 my photography goals were at a standstill due to a lack of knowledge and confidence. I was able to confidentially walk out of Rev with a new set of skills, built for growth, and a new set of friends. Forever grateful for this experience and for kickstarting my commercial photography career. I know I can always lean on the Rev community and vice versa.”

— Kathleen Fitzgerald | New Orleans LA

“The Rev workshop was an amazing experience. It was thoughtfully curated by Carina and Kara to highlight a wide variety of topics/aspects of the commercial photography. Carina and Kara and all their hosted speakers and experts were candid in sharing their years of experience and knowledge. I appreciated how much effort each participant put into their presentations. The workshop was educational, community building, fun and entirely worth the investment.”
— Molly Moormeier | Seattle WA