Events

SIGMA Sponsors: Master the City

Are you ready to level up your skills and wedding portfolio?

Join Michelle Harris, a SIGMA Ambassador, destination wedding photographer and industry powerhouse, for a one-day, high-impact workshop designed to give you the tools, techniques, and portfolio images you need to dominate your market. Since 2020, Michelle has hosted over 30 workshops with more than 200 photographers who left inspired, motivated, and equipped to transform their businesses.

For 2025, Michelle is traveling to four cities across the US for you to add gorgeous images to your portfolio, powered by SIGMA lenses! Check below to find a workshop near you!

Master the City – Washington DC

February 18 | 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Master the City – St. Louis, MO

April 21 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Master the City – New Orleans, LA

July 2 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Master the City – Chicago, IL

September 16 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

What to Expect

Headshots & SIGMA Lens Demo

  • Start your day with professional branding headshots taken by Michelle herself.
  • Dive into the power of SIGMA lenses with a live demo and hands-on testing.
  • Walk away with a group photo to commemorate the day.

Daytime Styled Shoot

  • Begin with a quick lesson on posing do’s and don’ts, veil techniques, and lens recommendations for different poses and compositions.
  • Shoot a luxury-styled couple decked out in designer attire, professional hair and makeup, fine jewelry, and custom florals at an exclusive venue.
  • Rotate through 90-second turns to pose and capture the couple, ensuring every attendee gets ample time to create the shots they desire.

Dinner & Demo

  • Refuel and connect over dinner (meal not included in ticket price).
  • Watch Michelle’s live demonstration of her culling and editing process using Imagen AI.
  • Learn how to seamlessly deliver your images to clients through CloudSpot.

Nighttime City Shoot

  • Wrap up the day with a second shoot featuring a new couple under the city lights.
  • Watch Michelle’s expert demo with her Westcott lighting setup, then take turns implementing the techniques you’ve learned.