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Fine Art Children’s Portraits: From Capture to Creation
Friday, February 27, 2026
9 am - 5 pm
Extra Day for Pay (more details when you register)


In this class, we’ll explore the art of fine art children’s portraiture, starting with a quick, intentional shoot focused on capturing natural expression, emotion, and story. You’ll learn how to work with children, read light, and create a strong foundation in-camera.

We’ll then move into my award-winning fine art editing style, where I’ll walk through my full post-processing workflow—shaping light, color, and mood to transform a simple image into a finished piece of art. This class is designed to help you elevate your work, strengthen your creative vision, and create children’s portraits that feel timeless, imaginative, and competition-ready.


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SHANNON SQUIRES-TOEWS

 

Shannon is a nationally recognized award-winning photographer based in Colorado Springs. In 2019 Shannon won her first 1st place GIA in the Children’s category and went on to win another two more, before winning the overall GIA in 2020. In addition to her GIA wins, Shannon has also been a part of Team U.S.A. in 2022 and 2023 with two images on the team each year.

Shannon started photography in high school with film photography before attending Art school in Seattle where she earned her Associates degree in Commercial Photography. Shannon also has her Master photographer degree, Master Artist degree, Cpp, Craftsmen degree, and Image excellence, through Professional photographers of America.

  
When Shannon is not teaching around the U.S., working with clients in her studio, or creating educational tutorials for her online academy, she is spending time with her family and 3 young children.


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