Transform your art & client experience
and become the sought-after photographer you were always meant to be
A revolutionary photography course & MENTORSHOP EXPERIENCE
for wedding & elopement photographers who want work that stands out in their market
enrollment OPENS in
by henry tiÉu & Maddie Mae
“I’ve raised my prices twice since the course.
There’s a DISTINCT difference and improvement in my work!”
– NIKOLE VELASCO
Remember how it felt when you first picked up a camera?
It was exhilarating.
You found your passion.
You were learning and improving at a rapid pace.
Every new client felt like a win.
Every new wedding day was an exciting challenge.
When you got home, you couldn’t wait to edit your photos
and you were so excited to share them with the world and keep growing.
So why doesn’t it feel that way anymore?
When “making art” becomes your job… all of a sudden, it feels so serious.
You would love to:
confidently charge higher rates, and know you’re worth it
have clients fly you to dream destinations for your unique style
feel the excitement of experimentation & rapid growth again
but when the stakes are higher, it can be hard to justify
Here’s the good news: even if you feel like you’ve lost your spark and self-belief…
You can re-ignite your creativity and feel like a kid behind your camera again while reaching new heights in your business
You want to be confident and proud of what you’re delivering, but instead…
hey, if this is you, there’s no reason to feel bad. We can only share
these relatable things cause we’ve lived them ourselves
bottom line:
When we don’t fully believe our work, it hurts our business
Because our images and our experience are what we are selling at the end of the day.
Good news is: there’s a flip side
and everything’s about to change for you
This is my second year of going full time with photography and I’m on course to break 6 figures. The ART course has helped me find and fine tune my creative voice. And now my work is speaking to all the right couples. – Donna M.
“This has changed my whole way of shooting and creating this season. I really feel like my work has come on leaps and bounds. I finally feel PROUD. And legitimate. No longer a fraud.” – Vanessa L.
“I binged the first few videos with my jaw on the ground. This course is one of the best things I could have done for myself and my clients.” – Sydney E.
WHAT IF
WHAT IF
WHAT IF
What if you have everything it takes to
create stand-out work and attract your
dream, high-paying clients?
WHAT IF you just need to invest in improving your skills & gain some knowledge?
WHAT IF there’s just some workflow gaps to fill to unlock your next level of success?
WHAT IF you just need to rediscover your creativity, your worth, and confidence?
WHAT IF
WHAT IF
WHAT IF
Imagine creating the
best photos of your life
You’ve found your own unique, innovative style.
You are dying to share, post, and submit after every shoot
You’re talking to every inquiring client with 100% confidence.
Because you know you can deliver them EVERYTHING they want and so much more.
You even believe they are getting a STEAL by hiring you because you are going to blow them away with your luxury-level client experience.
How would that change your business,
photography, and love of your job?
“My work has seen a dramatic shift. I feel SO much freer to take creative risks. It feels like a breath of fresh air and I couldn’t be happier”
– Kathleen Castaneda
“It was like I had a completely new set of eyes. It just completely shifted something in my brain and suddenly everything clicked into place.”
– AIMEE FLYNN
“I feel like a different person on elopement days… For the first time in my life, I’m starting to feel like I can call myself an artist.”
– Sammie CHAFFIN
“This literally gave me the confidence to go part time at my day job and start putting more into my business.”
– Janelle Renee Schank
“I’m way less burnt out, constantly being re-inspired, and starting to take on the type of work that fuels me which has helped tremendously.”
– Bekah Kay Lindner
“I have gained so much confidence, and slowly have let go of perfection and let my mind be free and creative. ”
– Pauline Wong
THIS IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU, FRIEND
You can cultivate your irresistible artistic style & luxury-level client experience and become the sought-after photographer you were always meant to be
If you’re ready to believe in your work again and pair it with the skills, knowledge, and tools you need to confidently create your best work yet
YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
introducing
Learn how to find your unmistakable creative style, create high-end quality images, and have the best client experience in your area
So you can stand out in any saturated market, and charge what you’re worth as an artist.
This is the ONLY self-paced photography course and mentorship program that shows you how to:
WATCH THE TRAILER
Real results of the ART course
“I can honestly say that my photography changed when I purchased this course. It was like a lightbulb went off in my head and I started seeing differently. My couples are blown away with the images. - Bailee W.
“This course has given me the confidence to show up in any situation and give my couples the best experience while also getting creative because I feel confident in my settings and technique.” - Meaghan D.
“It has seriously changed the way I photograph elopements and even traditional weddings. Looking at all of these images, I don’t think I would have created anything like them if it wasn’t for this course!” - Marta T.
“This course has given me the confidence to show up in any situation and give my couples the best experience while also getting creative because I feel confident in my settings and technique.” - Meaghan D.
“I can honestly say that my photography changed when I purchased this course. It was like a lightbulb went off in my head and I started seeing differently. My couples are blown away with the images. - Bailee W.
“It has seriously changed the way I photograph elopements and even traditional weddings. Looking at all of these images, I don’t think I would have created anything like them if it wasn’t for this course!” - Marta T.
READY TO SEE WHAT’S INSIDE?
here’s what you’ll learn
Creative
Mindset
Crafting Client
Experiences
Essential Photography Skills
01
Gear & Settings
02
Lighting
03
Composition
04
Storytelling
05
Directing & Posing
skills in
action
behind
the scenes
post
production
how to
practice
Let’s Deep Dive into the 7 Series of Masterclasses
CREATIVE MINDSET
1. Defining creativity & discovering your story | 1:01:54
Why “creativity” is actually a learnable skill and why it’s so important to cultivate in ourselves in order to do this job
2. Developing creative thinking skills & cultivating your inner artist | 0:46:35
Strategies & researched techniques that will help you become more creative and how to find your own source of inspiration that will help you get & stay inspired long-term
CRAFTING CLIENT EXPERIENCES
1. We are experience creators | 0:24:55
Why the pre-planning workflow with couples is such a huge part of the overall product & service we deliver as photographers
2. Planning workflow overview | 0:37:56
The “big picture” of our planning workflow—each step we take, in order, from booking to wedding day
3. Location scouting & planning | 1:22:03
Strategies & tools to find and evaluate really cool locations for clients; permits, Leave No Trace, & back-up locations
4. Vendors, lodging & activities | 0:45:58
Pros & cons of recommending vendors, lodging & activities. Tools to research, evaluate, & share these recommendations with couples
5. Timeline planning | 1:00:50
Mindset, logistics, & strategies for building & sharing timelines for couples; handling “split day” and multi-day timeline ideas
6. Getting everyone geared up! | 0:41:03
What gear we bring for ourselves & couples every time we go out to shoot; how to make sure your couple is prepared for their day
ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS
1. The 5 levels of photographer needs | 0:18:14
Helpful framework that explains why we’re able to create better art on some days than others and how to improve day-of creativity
2. Knowing your gear & settings | 1:48:10
Review of the basics but focused more on the advanced nuances of settings; why & when we use each piece of our gear
3. Nerding out about light | 0:37:34
Understanding the 4 elements of light—how they affect each lighting situation and how we can manipulate light
4. Lighting situations: soft, harsh, golden & blue hour | 1:44:01
How to confidently tackle the 4 most common lighting situations we face outdoors—soft (open shade & cloudy), harsh light, golden hour, and blue hour
5. Lighting situations: nighttime, flash, indoors, alpenglow, moody af | 1:59:07
How to thrive in tricky situations at night, with flash, indoors, bright backgrounds & shady foregrounds, thick fog, and rain
6. Composition: mentality, focus, & framing | 1:24:02
How to shift our mindset when we shoot and become more observant of the two most foundational elements of composition
7. Composition: contrast, proportion, balance, unity, & variety | 0:42:54
How to learn to see and utilize these 5 more elements of composition to create more tangibly beautiful art
8. Whose story is it anyway? | 0:31:47
How to foster a trusting and deep relationship with our couples so we can truly understand the story we’re telling on their day
9. Storytelling with space, narrative structures & perspectives | 1:05:47
3 powerful storytelling techniques that are an endless source of inspiration for how to take photos that capture the *feeling* of the day
10. Storytelling with light, color, rule breaking, M.O.O.D., & purpose | 1:26:11
4 more storytelling techniques that synthesize using light, composition, risk-taking, and your own viewpoint to tell a more powerful story
11. Storytelling for different audiences | 0:19:43
Presentation is everything. How to curate images to tell the most effective story for our couples and for outside audiences
12. The posing dilemma | 0:37:33
An honest look at why “posing” is such a polarizing topic and why it feels difficult to balance trying to take an amazing shot while being keenly aware of your clients' experience
13. Directing & posing while prioritizing client experience | 1:22:58
How to communicate with your couples and invite them into the exciting process of co-creating art with you with kind, intentional posing that can become a memorable experience in itself
SKILLS IN ACTION
1. Getting Ready | 1:12:59
How we “set the tone” at the beginning of a day, and tell the story in a non-cliche way of a couple or a group “getting ready”
+ 4 On-Location Examples
2. Details | 0:56:14
How we think about “details” and remember to photograph them, throughout a day organically and as more styled “flat lays”
+ 3 On-Location Examples
3. First look | 0:40:55
Creative ways to approach “first looks” and how to help make them a truly meaningful part of the day for couples
+ 3 On-Location Examples
4. Ceremony | 0:55:56
How to achieve the best lighting, composition, & storytelling for ceremonies; different standing formations for intimate wedding ceremonies
+ 5 On-Location Examples
5. Couples portraits | 1:13:03
Synthesizing everything in this course in our approach to couples portraits; examples shown in all types of lighting & sceneries from the 5 shoots
+ 12 On-Location Examples
6. Couples activities | 0:46:46
How to photograph experience & process-based activities for couples, including hiking, a hot-air balloon ride, 4x4 driving, canoeing, riding bikes on a beach
+ 5 On-Location Examples
7. Group photos, dinners, toasts & dancing | 0:46:33
How we approach photographing the group moments at intimate weddings including formals and group activities
+ 2 On-Location Examples
BEHIND THE SCENES
1. Rainy forest & waterfall elopement | Columbia River Gorge, Oregon U.S.A. | 0:58:37
Michelle & Spencer’s full-day, 2-person moody elopement in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon—hiking through a forest and to a waterfall
+ Full timeline & example clip
2. Beach house & rocky shore elopement | Oregon Coast, Oregon U.S.A. | 1:46:21
Emily & Justin’s full-day, 2-person elopement on the Oregon coast—with fun getting ready activities, an officiated ceremony on the beach, riding bikes, a picnic, & a campfire
+ Full timeline & example clip
3. 4x4 camping adventure elopement | Rocky Mountains, Colorado U.S.A. | 1:09:01
Debra & Shanmarrae’s 2-day adventure elopement in the Rocky Mountains included a 4x4 ride to an alpine lake campsite, canoeing, and a sunrise ceremony the next day
+ Full timeline & example clip
4. Foggy mountain cabin intimate wedding | North Cascades, Washington U.S.A | 2:08:49
Nancy & Tim’s 2-day moody intimate wedding in the North Cascades, Washington—getting ready, hanging out, a group ceremony, dinner, toasts, & dancing with 15 of their friends, plus a day-after couples session
+ Full timeline & example clip
5. Hot air balloon desert adventure elopement | Moab, Utah U.S.A. | 2:45:25
Rachael & Emily’s 2-day adventure elopement in Moab, Utah with harsh sunlight, canyons, desert towers, jeep photos at blue-hour, and an incredible day-after sunrise adventure in a hot air balloon
+ Full timeline & example clip
POST PRODUCTION
1. Post-production workflow overview | 0:38:15
The “big picture” overview of our post-production workflow—each step we do, in order, from wedding day to client delivery
2. Editing tricky lighting situations | 1:24:06
How to tweak presets to work with different lighting situations including harsh light, bright backgrounds, blue hour, hazy backlight, fog, & color casts
3. Leveling-up your images with spot-editing | 0:47:28
Beyond the basic adjustments—use brushes & masks to enhance lighting, composition, and storytelling in your work
4. Cropping for powerful compositions & storytelling | 0:40:00
Tools and techniques for making powerful crops that improve your compositions and how to crop for social media
5. Creating GIFS | 0:42:47
How to make your GIFS smooth as butter and export settings for websites & social media
6. Crafting Double Exposures | 0:26:31
Making artistic double exposures that stand out from the crowd—including “overlay” double exposures & “flipped upside down” double exposures
7. Stitching bokeh panos | 0:24:39
Techniques for stitching seamless panoramas
HOW TO PRACTICE
1. 3 types of styled shoots for practice | 0:32:34
Our strategies of how we set up a styled shoot, step-by-step to bring a vision we have to life and to make sure it goes off without a hitch logistically
2. This is not goodbye | 0:05:31
How to continue to innovate and cultivate your inner artist so you can be more than just “inspired” after taking this course—and see a tangible transformation in your work long-term
But we don't just teach in a classroom…
We filmed 5 different all-day & multi-day
styled elopements & intimate weddings for you to learn from
So you can see exactly how to tackle every type of scenery,
lighting, and weather situation you could come across.
Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Desert & Canyons in Moab, Utah
Oregon Coast, Oregon
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
North Cascades, Washington
It’ll be just like you were there, live on location with us, except you’ll be able to go
back in time and revisit every one of these weddings anytime you need inspiration
You’ll join us & these 5 amazing couples in two ways:
01
“Behind-the-Scenes"
You can watch the seamless,
all-day footage of each of the
5 shoots showing the whole
story of the day
02
Skills in Action
We teach our approach of how we
photograph each part of the day,
and then share full-length examples
from these 5 unique live shoots.
HERE’S A PEEK INTO THE 5 INTIMATE WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS YOU’LL JOIN US FOR
Rainy Forest & Waterfall Elopement
Couple: Michelle & Spencer
Timeline: Full day, 2-person hiking elopement
Location: 📍 Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Landscapes: Forest, river gorge, waterfall
Lighting & Weather: Rainy, foggy, cloudy
Activities: Hiking
Vendors: Styled by Rain & Pines
WHAT YOU’LL SEE US PHOTOGRAPH:
- Meeting at the trailhead before sunrise
- Hiking up at dawn
- First look in the rain
- Ceremony in the rain
- Portraits in the rain & fog
- Rainy waterfall portraits
What it looks like to “shoot over our shoulder” in the course!
Beach House & Rocky Shore Elopement
Couple: Emily & Justin
Timeline: Full day, 2-person elopement with officiant
Location: Oregon Coast, Oregon
Landscapes: Indoor, cloudy, blue hour
Lighting & Weather: Rainy, foggy, cloudy
Activities: Bubble bath, picnic, riding bikes, sparklers, campfire
Vendors: Styled by Rain & Pines & Spencer
WHAT YOU’LL SEE US PHOTOGRAPH:
- Writing vows together
- Wedding day bubble bath
- Detail photos
- Getting ready First Look
- Beach ceremony with officiant
- Beach portraits
- Picnic
- Riding bikes on the beach
- Blue hour with sparklers
- Campfire
What it looks like to “shoot over our shoulder” in the course!
4x4 Mountain Adventure Elopement
Couple: Debra & Shamarrae
Timeline: 2-Day Elopement with Overnight Camping
Location: Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Landscapes: Mountain pass, high-alpine lake
Lighting & Weather: Harsh sun, alpenglow, blue hour, nighttime
Activities: 4x4, Canoe, Camping
Vendors: Styled by Rain & Pines
WHAT YOU’LL SEE US PHOTOGRAPH:
Day 1:
- 4x4 drive up to high-alpine lake
- Outdoor getting ready photos & first look
- Canoeing around the lake
- Creative sunset photos with the mountains
- Blue-hour picnic with roof-tent
- Nighttime long-exposures
Day 2:
- Sunrise ceremony at lake with alpenglow
- Harsh sun midday portraits
What it looks like to “shoot over our shoulder” in the course!
Hot Air Balloon Desert Elopement
Couple: Rachael & Emily
Timeline: Full day Elopement + Hot Air Balloon Day-After Session
Location: Moab, Utah
Landscapes: Desert, Canyons, Rock Towers Lighting &
Weather: Harsh Sunlight, indoors (day & night), blue hour, stars
Activities: 4x4 Jeep, Playing Music, Hot Air Balloon Ride
Vendors: Styled by Rain & Pines
WHAT YOU’LL SEE US PHOTOGRAPH:
Day 1:
- Getting ready & detail photos in the dark
- Sunrise ceremony at a canyon overlook
- Mid-Day break playing music together
- Sunset photos with big desert rock towers
- Blue Hour photos with
- Jeep Star photos with surprise “moon alpenglow”
Day 2:
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride day-after adventure session
What it looks like to “shoot over our shoulder” in the course!
Mountain Cabin Intimate Wedding
Couple: Nancy & Tim
Timeline: 2-Day Intimate Wedding
Location: North Cascades, Washington
Landscapes: Backyard of cabin, foggy mountains
Lighting & Weather: Indoor, cloudy, foggy, rainy, blue hour
Activities: Group dinner, toasts, cake cutting, dancing
Vendors: Styled by Rain & Pines
WHAT YOU’LL SEE US PHOTOGRAPH:
Day 1:
- Detail Photos at Cabin
- Group Getting Ready Photos
- Intimate ceremony on foggy mountaintop
- Formal & fun backyard group portraits
- Reception Detail Shots
- Reception Speeches, Toasts, & Cake Cutting
- Dancing photos outside at night
- Fun Cell phone “exit”
Day 2:
- Afternoon foggy mountain portraits
- Foggy blue-hour photos with lanterns
- Foggy nighttime photos with car headlights
What it looks like to “shoot over our shoulder” in the course!
READY FOR THE BEST PART?
This is so much more than just a course,
it's a supportive & motivational mentorship
We’ve made it impossible for you miss out on the transformation you deserve
Unlike most courses you see, we (Maddie & Henry) are personally here for you every step of the way with direct support, mentoring, and community—plus we’ve included the all of the resources and motivational perks you need to create your best work yet
OVER $8,000 OF BONUSES & ADDITIONAL VALUE INCLUDED WHEN YOU ENROLL
12 Months of Live Mentoring Calls
with HENRY TIEU *AND* Maddie Mae
$2400 VALUE
When you join, you’ll have a full year of direct support from both of us with monthly live group mentoring calls—where you can personally ask us questions and get our specific feedback on your work. No question is off limits, and you can also get help reviewing your portfolio, editing, curating for a contest, or get our honest advice on absolutely anything.
These private calls are just for ART course members and they truly feel like a mastermind for artists. We go deep and get vulnerable in every single one. It’s truly a safe, supportive space perfect for learning and growing and an amazing way to connect with a likeminded community.
$2400 VALUE
$1200 VALUE
Exclusive Membership to the
ART Course VIP Community
$1200 VALUE
- Gain insightful feedback from Maddie Mae & Henry Tieu on all things related to your art
- Get encouragement to pursue your dreams from a community of peers
- Ask questions without fear of judgment or shame, knowing everyone wants you to succeed
- Share your successes & learn from others wins in the group in a positive environment
- Forge real friendships and solidarity that will extend beyond the screen
- Have a dedicated space to talk about all things related to your artistry with likeminded people
- Get time-sensitive responses from either Maddie or Henry within 48 hours of asking
You don’t have to figure out your art or the ART Course alone. For a minimum of one year after enrolling, you’ll have 24/7 access to the ART Course VIP Community where you can ask questions, get support, elicit feedback, share challenges, and celebrate your wins. Every step of the way.
Templates, Tools, & Resources
STEAL OUR WORKFLOW, PREP LISTs, PROMPTS & more!
$995 VALUE
We’ve included every tool, template, and resource we use—from planning & prepping clients to setting ourselves up for creative success day-of including:
- Customizable packing lists for clients
- Pre-shoot checklist & packing list
- Photography & client gear lists (+ links)
- Easy posing prompts
- Script for helping clients relax
- Customizable client questionnaires
- Creative journaling template
- Model call wording examples
- Flow charts & diagrams of our workflows
- Client workflow tracking spreadsheet
- Location list template
- Timeline template + sample timelines
- 5 real full galleries with our settings shown
and so much more!
$995 VALUE
$495 VALUE
Digital & Printable
ART Course Workbook
$495 VALUE
So you’ll never be alone on this journey.
This isn’t your ordinary workbook! This is your complete companion for everything you need to level-up your art like never before.
The ART Course Workbook comes with:
- Practical exercises to turn knowledge into hands-on skills
- Insightful visual examples to enhance your learning
- Note-taking pages to brainstorm and spark your creativity
- Goal-setting exercises that transform dreams into reality
And with its print-friendly design, plus digital version for key exercises, you an choose the way you learn best. This is any artist’s best friend!
Transform your ART in 12-Weeks Plan
MOTIVATIONAL Success Plan with accountability
$495 VALUE
Your fast-track to the best art of your life.
If you’re feeling creatively stuck and motivated to get your ideas flowing and level-up your artistry, this step-by-step plan is for you! We’ll guide you through how to get in the right creative mindset along with jumpstarting every step of your process as a photographer.
This plan will help you gain unparalleled confidence in yourself and your work so that you can start booking your dream clients and feeling creatively fulfilled in ways that you never imagined. And with all the support you need to do it!
$495 VALUE
$595 VALUE
Graduation Badge, Backlink & Referrals
FREE Perks when you finish the program
$595 VALUE
So you’ll never be alone on this journey.
As a special reward for graduating from the ART Course, we’re giving you three exclusive perks!
- ART Course Graduate Badge - This is a perfect way to show off your skills by adding an icon to your about or homepage to let clients know you’re invested in your craft!
- A free link & listing on the ART Course Graduates Page - Your website will get a free, high-quality backlink from a listing on the Adventure Instead Academy website alongside your name!
- Secret Lightroom Tools Bundle (You Can’t Buy This!) - Henry and I put together our favorite tools in Lightroom, including brushes and masks, so that you can create polished edits quickly!
All yours as a reward for completing the program!
$95 VALUE
FREE BONUS COURSE + GUIDE, CONTRACT CLAUSE & BADGE
How to Leave No Trace
for Wedding & Elopement Photographers
$95 VALUE
So you’ll never be alone on this journey.
A portion of your ART course enrollment will be donated to the great earth-loving, land-protecting, Leave No Trace Organization and grant you access the How to Leave No Trace - for Wedding & Elopement Photographers course— created by the Leave No Trace Organization, Maddie Mae, Anni Graham, and Gabi & Brandon Fox, for free.
With this course, you’ll:
- Learn how to preserve nature while still capturing incredible moments and giving your clients a great experience
- Be empowered about how to talk to clients in a positive, helpful way about the importance of leaving no trace for their wedding day
- Gain a free guide for your clients, Leave No Trace contract clause from The Legal Paige, and gain a “Leave No Trace Aware Photographer” badge for your website when you complete the course and pass the quiz.
The difference it makes to fully believe in your work
from members of the art of adventure weddings & elopements
Sammie went from worried that she didn’t have enough experience to feeling like the “gained the wisdom & lessons from shooting 100s of elopements”—which gave her the confidence to raise her rates. She’s also feeling way more creative and enjoying her elopements so much more.
- SAMMIE CHAFFIN
Zania said that after the course she “could literally feel her business transforming with every photoshoot, every wedding day, and every client interaction” and that she learned what it meant to be a confident creative storyteller, which has overwhelmed her with joy in her job.
- ZAINA SALEM
Alright, who’s behind this program?
Hey Darling,
We’re Henry & Maddie
henry tieu
henry tieu photography
I live with a strong awareness that this present moment is all we have. My heart lives on the outside of my chest.
I live with a strong awareness that this present moment is all we have. My heart lives on the outside of my chest
I photograph with love—with all of its nuances & intricacies.
Maddie mae
adventure instead
When I first started out, I was struggling to book $1,000 weddings. Now, I’ve photographed 300+ elopements in 40+ countries and have been to all 7 continents! I’m truly living my dream, and you can, too.
Forbes has credited me as “the woman who helped spark the adventure elopement trend” and I’m here to tell you that none of that would have happened if I had never invested in my art so that I could book clients with total confidence.
Rangefinder
30 Rising Stars
of Wedding
Photography,
2020
Junebug
Best of the Best
Wedding Photos Judge 2023, Winner
2019, 2020, 2021, 2024
Sony
Sony Alpha Ambassador,
Sony Artisans of Imagery,
2019-2024
Rangefinder
30 Rising Stars
of Wedding
Photography,
2018
Junebug
Best of the Best
Wedding Photos Judge 2022, Winner 2018, 2019, 2021
2024
Forbes Feature
“The Woman Who Helped
Spark the Adventure
Elopement Trend” 2020
About us—by the numbers:
# of Years Photographing
weddings & elopements
Henry: 8
Maddie: 15
average price
couples book me at
Henry: $12,000
Maddie: $12,500
# of 5-star
clients reviews
Henry: 200+
Maddie: 200+
proud
teaching moments
700 photographers have enrolled in the ART Course
The Power of 2 Perspectives
We know a lot of photography education
is either:
All inspiration &
no measurable steps
which leaves you scrambling
for something tangible
or
All systems, formulas, & templates
which leaves you questioning how to be unique & stand out
This is why we intentionally joined forces
to create this course.
Each of us brings something unique to the table as
wildly different creatives.
henry is
“the heart”
an emotional feeler who tells
remarkable stories through
creative images
Maddie is
“the head”
a data-driven thinker who
leverages the technical to
craft powerful photos
Together, we combine
artistic vision with strategic approaches
so you can reach your full creative potential
and remember why you truly started this journey
we Both care deeply about your CREATIVE SUCCESS
But don’t just take our word for it
“I won Rangefinder after watching the ART course”
“It was like I had a completely new set of eyes. It just completely shifted something in my brain and suddenly everything clicked into place.
The shots that I took that day were shots that I wouldn’t have composed the same way even a week before. I saw moments I never would have seen, never would have thought about lifting my camera to capture.
That’s what the ART course will give you. It’ll literally change the way you see and think about the world, your work, and your clients.
A short 6 months later, after sharing the work I was creating online, I accomplished a goal that I had thought would never, *ever* be within my reach…
I was nominated for Rangefinder’s 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography award, in my 2nd year as a full time photographer.
When putting together my submission (which, I’m endlessly proud and humbled to say, wound up winning), a solid half of the 30 images were ones I had taken since the ART course had shifted my perspective.”
– AIMÉE FLYNN
“This course helped me book a $10k helicopter elopement”
I would not be the photographer that I am today without this course. It has completely changed my business and the way I see my work.
Only when I focused on my craft and gave my couples an unbeatable and unforgettable experience did I truly see my work grow.
- Book a $15,000 all-day elopement in Iceland
- Book a $10,000 helicopter elopement in California
- Book dream clients who fully trust in me, my process, and the way I photograph
- Become more confident in educating and upselling clients
- Finally create a solid workflow so I can focus on what I really love to do: create art.
I recommend this course to everyone
- whether you're a new photographer looking for a solid course about technical skills and client experience
- or a seasoned photographer looking to find that passion they once had about weddings or elopements that they may have lost along the way.
– BRIANNA PARKS
“But... is it right for me?”
We’re glad you asked
We intentionally designed the ART course for all wedding & elopement photographers
Whether it’s your first year or your 10th
no matter where you live
Here’s some common questions we get asked,
with answers from US & ART course members
This course can still be super helpful for you! While our education is based around nontraditional weddings and elopements, we’ve had students from all niches of photography say that the skills they learn in this course make them more confident in their art overall!
At the end of the day, the ART Course focuses on technical skills, building a stellar client experience, and fostering confidence within yourself as an artist—all of which can be useful no matter where you typically raise your camera.
This course is perfect for beginners! We go in-depth on photography education including gear, settings, light, different difficult lighting situations, composition, storytelling & mood, and so much more!
This is also a great place to start for nailing down how to shoot different parts of the day, a great client experience, editing, and seeing first-hand how Henry & Maddie shoot elopements! This is your one-stop-shop to being the photographer you dream of.
Even while we were filming this, we learned techniques from each other— and we’ve both been doing this for years! No matter how long you’ve been in the photography industry, there’s always something new to learn or a new way to challenge yourself.
Plus, if you’re feeling a little disconnected these days and more like a photo booth for hire than an artist, this is exactly the course for you. It’ll help you bring all of your creativity out again!
We’ve had students tell us that they learned more from this course than they did their BFA! That’s because this is an in-depth study into this kind of photography that is specific, taught by experts in the field, and designed to be implemented immediately.
Plus, the community aspect with this course makes it a truly different experience! While peers in an art degree may all be working on different projects, here you’ll be surrounded by mentors and other students all committed to the same goal.
Yes! You don’t have to venture out of your state to want to photograph adventure elopements or unconventional weddings. No matter where you are, there are weddings happening that will leave you feeling creatively inspired and free to think outside of the box!
And also... even if you don’t want to photograph elopements at all, that’s okay! The techniques you learn in this course can be applied to a wide variety of photography niches.
Short answer... yes! This course is entirely different from THRIVE and makes an excellent companion to the course.
The longer answer is: if you feel like you’re ready to level-up your art to match all the business & marketing know-how you’ve learned, then yes! They are sister courses. When you are confident in your art and know that you can deliver on a red-carpet client experience, then you can market even better than before! It’s a positive feedback loop that’s only making your business better.
30-Day *Life-Changing*
Money-Back Guarantee
We truly believe this course can change not only your photography—but also how you feel about your art & your perspective on creativity in your life…
If we’re wrong, we will give you every penny back.
If you watch every video within 30 days of enrolling in
The Art of Adventure Weddings and Elopements and genuinely don’t feel it was helpful in your creative journey, email hello@adventureinsteadacademy.com and we’ll send you a full refund.
All we ask is that you show up and put in the work.
Sound good?
Let’s Talk Investment
Everything you’ll gain when you enroll
$6400 Value
The ART Course’s 7 Series of Masterclass Videos
Instant & lifetime access to the 7 series of masterclasses spanning 42 videos taught by Maddie Mae & Henry Tieu to stream at your own pace.
$6400 Value
Transform your ART in 12-Weeks Plan
A step-by-step success plan to keep you motivated with accountability baked in! So you can get started on your best art ever.
$2400 Value
12 Months of Live Mentoring Calls with Maddie Mae and Henry Tieu
A year of full, direct support from Maddie & Henry so that you can ask for feedback, support, answers, and more.
$120 Value
Exclusive Membership to the ART Course VIP Community
Private group where you can get support from Maddie & Henry along with other likeminded photographers for a minimum of 1 year after sign-up.
$495 Value
Digital & Printable ART Course Workbook
With visual examples and exercises that allow you put your creativity into action—including space for notes and brainstorming.
$995 Value
Graduation Badge, Backlink & Tools Bundle
You’ll get a badge for your website, a high-quality backlink, and a special Lightroom tool bundle full of Maddie & Henry’s favorites for polished edits.
$95 Value
How to Leave No Trace for Wedding & Elopement Photographers Course
A donation will be made to the Leave No Trace organization on your behalf to grant you access to this non-profit course
$395 Value
Templates, Tools, & Resources
Steal Maddie & Henry’s workflow, prep lists, prompts, adn more so that you can set yourself up for creative success!
12 monthly payments of
$380
or
one payment of
$3800
Need more information to make your decision?
Message us directly here! You can type your question or send us an audio or video message.
We’ll personally reply with an audio or video message just for you!
xoxo henry & maddie
Why is this course a better investment
than an in-person workshop?
Both of us love in-person workshops, but we hate leaving them, feeling like there was so much
more to share.
So we decided to create this ultimate online course that
can actually teach you everything we know about how to photograph adventure weddings & elopements
Bottom Line:
what you’ll learn inside this unique hybrid program & interactive mentorship
could not be taught at an in-person workshop.
Why?
Well...
Filming this course required
10
Months
4
States
19
Total
Filming Days
8-17
Hours Each
Filming Day
So you can learn how to photograph in every type of
lighting, weather, and landscape you might run into…
and gain every bit of knowledge we’ve have from a combined
20+ years with a camera in our hand.
And unlike an in-person workshop…
So yeah… you get a lot more than an in-person workshop
How does this course compare to 1-on-1 mentoring?
Let’s break it down another way:
1-on-1 Mentoring
One 4-Hour 1-on-1 Mentorship
with just Henry = $3000
Fully booked until late 2025
+
One 4-Hour 1-on-1 Mentorship
with just Maddie = $3000
Fully booked until late 2025
8 hours of teaching, from just one of us = $6000
There are 38 hours of teaching from BOTH of us in this course
Total cost to learn all this at a 1-on-1 mentorship
= $28,500 + travel, no “replays”
38 Hours of learning
from both Maddie & Henry
Watch on-demand, at home or on the go, replay anytime
+
5 Behind-the-Scenes “Virtual Mentor Sessions”
of 5, All-Day Elopements & Intimate Weddings
It’s just like you tagged along with us!
+
In-depth workbook, 12 week accountability completion plan, additional resources, and ongoing support from Maddie &
Henry in the Adventure Instead Academy VIP Facebook Group
= 1 payment of $3800
or 12 monthly payments of $380
For the price of 1 new camera body…
or the proceeds from just 1 wedding or elopement booking…
You can change the course of your entire year
& make better art than you ever thought possible
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
CREATIVITY
PLANNING
Wondering which program
is right for you?
The Art of Adventure Weddings & Elopements
with Henry Tieu
If you want to...
- Find your unique style and spark your creativity
- Master the planning, logistics, and photography skills of adventure weddings
- Gain complete confidence in what you offer with a high-end client experience
THRIVE
The Business of Unconventional
Weddings & Elopements
If you want to...
- Craft a unique brand that irresistibly attracts your perfect-fit couples
- Maximize your profits with strategic pricing and irresistible packages
- Get inquires consistently with powerful and efficient marketing strategies
Need both?
BUSINESS
BRANDING
PRICING
MARKETING
SALES
Still on the fence?
Don’t take our word for it..
Take a listen to what other photographers like you are saying.
Andrea, OHIO
aimee, arizona
ASHLEY, INDIANA
Shanmari, ohio
STACy, WASHINGTON
VAnessa & chad, Colorado
ALLISON, alberta
KAthryn, GEORGIA
TABITHA, FLORIDA
Just a “few” more transformations
from members of the art of adventure weddings & elopements
at the end of the day
Your artistry starts with you
And you deserve:
To take beautiful, unforgettable photos that are more than “just photos”
To create space for creativity & exploration when co-creating art with your couples
To have the tools, freedom, and knowledge to realize your vision with confidence
To fall in love with your work & what you can accomplish
To recognize your value as an artist & pursue your fulfillment
This course gives you all of that and more.
And we created it because it was something we needed, too.
You have the opportunity to choose you
& the inspired artist you deserve to be.
Get ready to make the best art you’ve ever made
What do you say?