Digital cameras are everywhere these days. It could be the latest smart phone, perhaps the most recent "point and shoot" camera that goes in your pocket, or even a professional grade DSLR (digital single lens reflex). Long story short? Everyone is trying out photography in some way, shape or form! Stop by any local bookstore and fine the photography section... it's HUGE! Photography education is becoming a hot topic and the demand for high quality photographic education is currently at an all time high especially here in Central Illinois. M3 Creative Workshops was created to fill this need in our community. We offer a variety of photography classes and digital photo classes near Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, Chillicothe, and the surrounding communities.
The founder of M3 Creative Workshops, Melissa, is an accomplished, award winning, and published photographer, and educator who offers a collection of workshops designed for all skill levels with topics relevant to today’s photo enthusiast. To learn more about Melissa, her degrees, awards, and her years of professional photography experience, check out her full bio page by visiting M3 Creative Portraits. Or start by hitting the arrow on the right.
As a Central Illinois native Melissa grew up in a small town known primarily for its Amish population. And, yes... she does have Amish heritage. She studied music education after high school and over the years has taught several students how to sing, play instruments, and even perform on stage. Now the mom of two children under the age of 6, her passion for creative arts is at an all time high. She loves sharing her knowledge the photography industry with photographers of every skill level.
We offer a variety of classes and workshops. Our most popular photography class by far is our 4-hour photography crash course for beginners. Our local business owner students have fallen in love with our social media marketing courses. Don't forget to check out all of our classes that cover topics like how to use photoshop, how to setup your business for success, and even our kids photography camps.
We don't just teach you how to take pretty pictures or how to run a business. We are professional portrait artists running a full-time business too. Check out some of our work in our portfolio galleries on the M3 Creative Portraits site. Or call the studio to set up a complimentary consultation.