Aperture Experiences
Winter fashion shoot in the Rocky Mountains with models and photographers on set

Aperture Experiences

Craft. Shoot.
Elevate.

High-end photography experiences for rising and established creators.

The Art of the Image

Moments from real shoots

Explore moments from real shoots, creative sessions, and hands-on photography experiences designed to inspire, educate, and elevate your work.
Photographer directing a model on set
Styled editorial shoot in progress
Studio lighting setup during a session
Model posing under controlled lighting
Behind the scenes of a produced shoot
Portrait from an Aperture session

The Concept

This is not theory.
This is production.

Aperture Experiences brings together rising and established photographers, experienced models, and elite instructors—backed by photospace, the premier photo and video studio and equipment rental house in the Rockies—to create structured, hands-on shooting environments where learning and execution happen simultaneously.

Real sets and lighting environments

Professional models, styling and direction

Portfolio-ready output from every session

The Experiences

Real models. Real sets.
Portfolio-ready results.

Three ways in. Hands-on photography experiences in pro-level environments — limited spots, by design.

Limited to 16

Aperture Shootouts

Open shoot environments designed for access, repetition, and creative freedom. Work with models, lighting, and sets in a structured but flexible format.

$129

  • 6 hour open shooting environment
  • Access to multiple models
  • Professionally lit sets and backdrops
  • Rotate through all setups
  • Ideal for building volume and experimenting

Limited to 12

Aperture Workshops

Instructor-led experiences focused on lighting, posing, and direction. Learn, then immediately apply through guided shooting.

$379

  • Guided instruction from working professionals
  • Live demonstrations + hands‑on shooting
  • Direct feedback during sessions
  • Small group format (limited spots)
  • Learn and immediately apply techniques

Limited to 8

Aperture Portfolio Intensives

Fully produced shoots built to create standout portfolio work. Limited spots, premium talent, and controlled environments.

$1,350

  • Fully styled, high-end production shoots
  • Premium models and curated sets
  • Controlled lighting and direction
  • Extended shooting time per look
  • Designed for portfolio‑level output

From the Set

Photographers love
Aperture Experiences

It was a great event, you organized it really well. And photographers already shared photos we made on the event, which is fast. Thank you!
Taisa Loran@taisaloran
I've been to tons of these types of events around the state, and this was easily the best organized and well put together event I've attended. No photographers fighting for content or positions. We just got to show up, shoot a bunch of models, and walk away with great content. Congratulations and thanks for putting this on.
Javier@almeida_studios_llc
It was a great experience and I really enjoyed it. I think the studio was really good, friendly/professional crew, great networking opportunities, etc.
Tarina Aleamoni@tarinaaleamoni

Why It Works

Built for learning, shooting,
and results

01

Learn by doing.

Work inside real shooting environments with guided instruction, learning lighting, posing, and direction as it happens—not in theory, but in practice.

02

Collaborative energy.

Shoot alongside models and other creatives in a fast-moving, engaging environment designed to push creativity and make the experience genuinely fun.

03

Portfolio-ready results.

Leave with polished, high-quality images you can confidently use for your portfolio, brand, or client work.

Meet the Team

Behind the Experiences

Jeremiah Walker, Workshop Coordinator & Experience Orchestrator

Workshop Coordinator & Experience Orchestrator

Jeremiah Walker

He runs every Aperture shoot like a military operation—because it is one. Models, photographers, lighting, wardrobe, catering, timing. Every element coordinated so you can focus on one thing: making photos.

With 15 years managing high-stakes events and five years commanding cybersecurity operations, he brings the same precision to production logistics that he once brought to mission planning. The difference? Instead of preventing failure, he's architecting success.

He believes photographers don't need another theory workshop. They need a structured environment where execution and learning happen simultaneously—where you're rotating through live sets with real models, real feedback, and real portfolio-ready output at the end of the day. No guessing. No wasted time. Just you, your camera, and the conditions to actually produce work.

That's what he builds.

Dan Jahn, Creative and Education Director

Creative and Education Director

Dan Jahn

Dan Jahn was a commercial lifestyle and fashion photographer with 15 years of experience creating polished, editorial imagery for brands, entrepreneurs, creatives, and growing businesses. He is the owner of photospace, Denver's premier photo and video studio environments, where he helps photographers, filmmakers, models, and brands produce elevated visual work with professional lighting, equipment, and production support.

Beyond photography, Dan is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, leadership coach, and brand strategist. His work spans creative production, business development, personal transformation, and community-building. Through his ventures, Dan brings together artistry, strategy, and entrepreneurship to help people create stronger brands, better businesses, and more meaningful work.

Calendar + Signup

Upcoming Experiences

Limited capacity to maintain a 2–3 photographer per model ratio.

Aperture Shootouts

Next date

20 June 2026

Colorado Summer Adventure

Spots open

Aperture Workshops

Next date

27 June 2026

Fitness & Performance

Spots open

Aperture Portfolio Intensives

Next date

25 July 2026

Urban Fashion Campaign

Spots open

Workshop

The Business of Photography

Pricing, clients, and consistent income.

A 3-hour evening workshop that gives you the systems, strategies, and confidence to build a photography business that pays you consistently—⁠not occasionally.

Price with confidence

Build a pricing structure that's profitable and sustainable.

Get more clients

Attract the right clients and create a repeatable booking pipeline.

Position with purpose

Define your niche and stand out in a crowded market.

Duration
3 hours
Location
photospace
Group size
Limited to 24
Includes
Pricing tool + contract template + post-workshop Q&A access

$22717 June 2026 · 5:00 PM

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