“Jeff is the real deal. He has a wealth of knowledge in photography, lighting, and videography that is extremely hard to find today. He has a way of explaining things that makes things incredibly easy to understand. I feel like it was a gift from the photo gods that I got to learn from Jeff. Consider yourself lucky if you do too.”

- Theresa B. 

“Jeff is much more than just a teacher for me, he’s a mentor to last the years. He’s simply one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met and he loves to share his knowledge with others. There is no way I would be working as a Grip, DIT, Editor, 1st AC, or Camera Operator without having him as a teacher. Jeff’s classes made me ready to go straight into the industry. The way he breaks down immensely complicated programs and subjects into manageable pieces that make it easy and fun to learn baffles me even now! I can truthfully say, out of all of the teachers I have ever had, Jeff has impacted me the most.”

- Will E.

“In 2018 & 2019, I decided to take a chance and further my education in photography to jumpstart my own business. Jeff was one of my educators at the time, and continues to be. His robust wealth of knowledge in studio lighting and photography, video, audio and post processing programs, especially Photoshop, is quite impressive. I'm sincere in saying that his approach to teaching is the best I've ever received. The material he shares can be very complex but he makes it fun, simplified and easy to digest! I am and will be forever grateful for the time and detail he put into his lessons and his students. If you're ready and willing to put in the work, the amount of knowledge you gain will set the foundation for your success."

- Mady B.

“There are teachers who teach from theory; there are teachers who teach from experience; and then there are the best teachers who offer the blend of both to convey knowledge with passion and expertise. Jeff is certainly the latter. His insight and lessons are backed up with first hand experiences and stories which are referenced often. It helps make his lessons not just interesting but very relatable and easy to understand. And it's always done in a way that challenges thinking and invites discussion. He is someone who will take a student's interest and propel it as far as they want to go.”

- Bailey B.

“Jeff was one of the best teachers I had while learning everything about photography and videography. Jeff cultivated a wonderful and comfortable learning environment where I could have that hands-on, but also have fun and not have to be so serious all the time. It was exactly what I needed! He made learning studio photography not so intimidating and that's the only reason I'm confident today when I have to do a studio shoot. Jeff was and is one of my favorite teachers because I still learn from him every day and he's still always down to answer my scatterbrained questions!”

- Katie H.

“If you’re interested in starting, developing, or furthering a career in photo, video, or editing, Jeff McLain is the expert who can facilitate that move. I owe a lot of my education and success as a photo business owner to Jeff. Through a multi-faceted teaching approach Jeff helped me develop technical photo and video skills, made sure I was proficient in both artificial (strobe) lighting and mixed (strobe and ambient) lighting, and set the stage for how to start and develop my career as a photographer. Jeff’s teaching style is in-depth yet patient, he genuinely cares for the success of his students, and he is an all-around great human. I look back fondly on my time as his student and encourage anyone considering Jeff as an instructor to take that opportunity and run with it!”

-Dylan T.

“I always looked forward to classes with Jeff, and his teaching style was a perfect mix of informative, funny, and always included real-life examples for context. Never boring! Jeff has a way of breaking down detailed and technical topics into digestible, consumable pieces.  For someone like me, who learns best through repetition and practice, Jeff always went the extra step to provide practice Photoshop files with detailed step by step instructions. I still use those files to practice and refresh my skills, and I took what I learned in Jeff’s classes into my career and put it to practice in my own work. Jeff was definitely one of the most interesting and engaging teachers I’ve ever had. Strongly recommend Jeff’s courses, he’s a 10/10 teacher!”

- Laura W.

“Jeff’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience show with how in-depth he teaches. My skills and proficiency with both Capture One and Photoshop would not be where they are at today if it was not for him. As a teacher and mentor he is not afraid to say the things you might not want to hear but need to hear that end up making you better. For someone who wants to enter into the commercial photography industry, Jeff is an awesome teacher in helping you acquire the technical knowledge you need to start!”

- Noah SP

"Taking a Photoshop course with Jeff has been an absolute game-changer for me! 🎨 Not only is his sense of humor infectious, but his engaging teaching style makes learning Photoshop an absolute joy.
He has a knack for breaking down the intricacies of Photoshop in a way that’s not only understandable but also incredibly fun to learn. His explanations are crystal clear, and I found myself grasping complex concepts with ease.

I can honestly say that this course has opened up a world of creative possibilities for me. I’m more confident in my Photoshop skills than ever before, and it’s all thanks to Jeff.

If you’re looking to master Photoshop while having a great time, I highly recommend this course! 🌟🖌️ "

- Shannon H

"I found Jeff’s teaching style to be highly effective and very focused. His many years of experience on-set as a digital tech and photographer gives him the ability to distill a massive amount of information into what you need in the real world.

His classes are fun, fast and effective at providing what you need in the fast moving world of digital imaging.  

Jeff’s classes level up your photo/video skills in short order. He has evolved his teaching to provide maximum return in minimum time.

If you are busy like I am, you will appreciate how Jeff delivers what you need."

- Walter W.