Montoya James Fine Art Studio

A different way to see.

Explore light, direction, and your own way of seeing. Connect with Montoya about photography education and the next step in your creative practice.

Behind the photograph.

Lighting in practice

A look behind the scenes at lighting and portrait-making.

ShutterFest 2025

Scenes from a past photography education event.

Workshops

Hands-on exploration of lighting, composition, portraiture, and commercial image-making.

Tell us which skills you would like to develop.

Shootouts

Styled shooting experiences centered on lighting, directing, and creating portfolio imagery.

Register your interest in future shooting opportunities.

1-on-1 mentoring

A focused conversation around your goals: lighting, portfolio development, creative direction, or the business of photography.

Ask about a mentoring approach tailored to you.

Be part of what’s next.

Dates and booking details for future programs will be announced here. Education updates are separate from the Collector List.

Education updates

Keep looking.
Keep learning.

Future workshops, shootouts, and mentoring opportunities. A separate invitation for photographers and creative minds.

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