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ERIC ADAMS FOTOMETHOD
Photography isn't a talent.
It's a method.
Most courses show you someone else shooting. FotoMethod teaches you the concrete mechanics behind every portrait — so you can repeat them yourself, every time.
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WHY FOTOMETHOD IS DIFFERENT
Method-based, not shadow-based.
Most photography training is "watch me shoot and hope you pick it up." You're shadowing someone talented without learning the principles underneath.
FotoMethod is different. I've broken every topic — lighting, posing, camera control, child wrangling — into concrete, repeatable mechanics. You won't just watch me work. You'll understand why it works, so you can do it yourself in any situation.
"This is definitely more thorough than any of the other photo classes I have taken!"
— FotoMaker member
Fragmented tips. Competing advice. No foundation to build on.
Watch a pro shoot for a day, then go home and try to remember what they did.
Years of frustration before you're confident. Thousands of hours wasted.
Concrete mechanics you can learn, repeat, and build on — with a mentor guiding you every month.
WHAT YOU'LL MASTER
Every session type. Every essential skill.
From your first newborn session to a family of twelve in bad light, you'll know what to do.
Use Any Light
Studio lights? Check. Speedlights? Yep. Natural light? Naturally. Artificial ambient light? Of course. You'll know how to use ANY type of light.
Master Your Camera
You'll be able to blur the background, stop motion and avoid pixelation. Shooting in low-light will not be a source of stress. You will no longer think about camera settings.
Creatively Compose
Composition is an art form. You'll know how to make your images uniquely stylish using creative cropping, camera height, framing, leading lines, depth, and camera angle.
Use Body Language
You won't memorize poses but will understand the principles of body language. You'll easily show off your subject's personality through ensuring that they pose naturally and in a way that flatters any size or shape.
Edit Beautifully
You'll learn how to cull 300 images down to 100 and edit them all in under 30 minutes in a way that matches your style. Lightroom will be the primary program we use for editing.
Control Little Ones.
Is it possible to control a newborn or a toddler? Yes it is! We will teach you the principles of how to control the uncontrollable. From a crying baby to a stubborn toddler, you'll always win.
Be Versatile.
No matter the type of session, you'll feel prepared and able. From newborns to extended families - from seniors to children - you'll know what you're doing. You'll also feel confident shooting in any location with any lighting conditions.
Elicit Expression.
Truly connect with your client through the camera! You'll be able to elicit real expressions that beautify your client. No more fake smiles or posed looks. Connecting is a lot more than saying "smile!"
Create Connections.
Families, siblings, couples all enjoy connections. You'll learn how to arrange and inspire any group to appear connected and loved. Bring out their best feelings that they have for each other in a beautiful way.
EVERYTHING YOU GET FOR $37/MONTH
One membership. A complete education.
A fraction of one workshop day — and it grows every single month.
MONTHLY TRAININGS
New video lessons on session types and skills, with behind-the-scenes footage from real sessions, diagrams, and graphics.
LIVE Q&A + CRITIQUE
Submit your images every month. Eric reviews ~20 images live and answers your questions directly.
PRIVATE COMMUNITY
Post images, get feedback, share wins. A supportive group of photographers on the same journey.
FULL PAST LIBRARY
Every past training, Q&A, and critique — an ever-growing library you unlock from day one.
REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. REAL RESULTS.
What FotoMethod graduates are doing now.
Eric Adams is a master educator. By combining artful communication skills, years of real-industry experience and a depth of technique, Eric is able to deliver an education system and learning experience with style and grace.
As a past padawan, and now full-time photographer with an array of photo & video businesses operating across international markets (Australia, Pacific Islands, New Zealand), I can attest to the brilliant learning opportunities, guidance and patience offered by Eric Adams to myself and his students."
-Â Tom Hollow
"I’ve always loved photography. Eric Adams gave me the technical expertise, compositional understanding, and editing abilities to transform that passion into a profession. From hands-on learning to assignments meant to challenge, Eric exponentially elevated my confidence with a camera, editing software, and clients in a short period of time. Beyond a source of income, those skills have allowed me to gracefully capture many cherished moments in my own life that would have been lost to memory otherwise. Training with Eric was one of the best things I’ve done for myself!"
-Â Rachel Sabin
"I didn't know anything about photography or how to use a DSLR. Not only were the classes with Eric really fun and entertaining, I learned how to use my camera and all about lighting and posing, and editing. Just a few months later I was able to open my own photography business, which I am still running today."
-Â Stacey Peterson
Meet Eric Adams
In 34 years of professional photography, I've trained over 2,000 photographers from complete beginners to working professionals. No one in the world has trained this many.
For 12 years, I ran an in-person academy where I charged $15,000 to teach the same principles you'll learn inside FotoMaker. My goal now is to make this training available to anyone — at a price anyone can say yes to.
STARTER COURSE
Try Eric's teaching for $9.
Not ready for the membership? Start with Camera Fundamentals — a full course with 26 lessons and over 4 hours of video. See how the method works before you commit.
$9Â (normally $49)
Already a FotoMaker member? This is included in your membership.
What's Inside
âś“ 26 step-by-step lessons
âś“ Over 4 hours of video
âś“ E-manuals and quizzes
âś“ Shutter speed & motion control
âś“ Aperture & depth of field
âś“ Focus, ISO, and key settings
âś“ Lens selection for portraits
âś“ 2 full years of access
Your camera is ready.
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