Learn with Summerana Instructor Josh Beaton of Josh Beaton Photography

One of our favorite things about Summerana is the incredible artists who teach inside the Academy—and Josh Beaton is such a special part of that.

Josh brings a truly creative, hands-on approach to photography. From styling and studio shooting to fine art editing, his education encourages you to slow down, be intentional, and create images that feel like art. He’s the kind of instructor who shows you not just what to do—but how to think creatively while doing it.

Josh Beaton photographed Kyle and Deepti from Netflix’s Love Is Blind Season 2 for the Summerana Magazine, and also created an exclusive editing tutorial featuring Kyle for Summerana students. His work blends authenticity with fine art styling—an approach he now teaches inside the Academy through multiple creative workshops.

If you’re searching for creative photography education, studio photography courses, or fine art photo editing tutorials, Josh Beaton’s workshops inside the Summerana Academy are designed to help you elevate both your vision and execution.

Josh Beaton’s education focuses on teaching photographers how to create intentionally—from styling and set design to posing, lighting, and editing. His tutorials are ideal for photographers who want to move beyond basic setups and into editorial-style studio photography with a cohesive artistic look.

Inside the Academy, Josh teaches photographers how to:

• Build creative looks from scratch

• Style portraits using handcrafted elements

• Pose and direct confidently in studio

• Shape light for mood and drama

• Edit images with intention using Photoshop and ACR

Below is a full outline of Josh Beaton’s courses available inside the Summerana Academy.

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Josh Beaton’s Courses Inside Summerana Academy

✨ Creating a Headpiece Workshop

In this creative styling workshop, Josh Beaton walks you through how to design and create a simple headpiece from start to finish—perfect for adding a unique, fine art element to your portraits.

You will learn:

• How to design a headpiece from concept to completion

• Where to find affordable materials

• What materials work best for photography

• How to create a piece that photographs beautifully

• How to use styling as part of visual storytelling

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✨ Studio Shooting & Posing Workshop

In this in-depth studio photography workshop, Josh takes you behind the scenes of how he sets up, poses, and shoots a creative in-studio session.

You will learn:

• How to use your headpiece and styling elements to create a complete “look”

• How to adjust, position, or remove lighting throughout a session

• How to pose your model with intention

• How to guide your subject for natural, artistic movement

• How to build flow during a studio shoot

This workshop helps photographers gain confidence directing and creating inside a studio environment.

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✨ In-Studio Fine Art Editing Workshop

In this editing tutorial created exclusively for Summerana, Josh Beaton walks you through his full process for creating a polished, fine art studio edit.

You will learn how to:

• Adjust shadows and highlights using Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)

• Create mood and drama in your images

• Color correct using presets and layers

• Easily retouch skin and backgrounds

• Use the liquify tool to adjust wardrobe and shape

• Finish images with intentional hand editing

Edited using:

• Adobe Camera Raw

• Photoshop

• Hand editing techniques

This workshop is ideal for photographers wanting to refine their fine art photo editing workflow while maintaining a natural, artistic look.

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Josh Beaton & Summerana Magazine

Josh Beaton’s work was featured in the Summerana Magazine, where he photographed Kyle and Deepti from Netflix’s Love Is Blind Season 2. This editorial feature highlights Josh’s ability to create meaningful imagery with artistic depth—skills that directly influence the education he shares inside the Academy. You can read his full interview here.

Students benefit from learning from an instructor who has produced magazine-level work while still teaching approachable, repeatable techniques.

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Why Learn From Josh Beaton at Summerana Academy?

Josh Beaton’s photography education inside the Summerana Academy is perfect for photographers who want to:

• Explore creative and editorial photography

• Learn studio shooting and posing techniques

• Incorporate styling and handcrafted elements

• Develop a fine art editing workflow

• Build intentional, cohesive images from start to finish

If you’re ready to elevate your craft and learn from an experienced instructor, Josh’s workshops are available exclusively inside the Summerana Academy along with 35+ more instructors ready to teach!