BONUS: EVERY STUDENT WHO ENROLLS BEFORE OCTOBER 3RD RECEIVES ONE FREE EMAIL PHOTO CRITIQUE, or PERSONALIZED HELP WITH ONE SPECIFIC QUESTION, FROM EVAN RANFT.
Details: On October 3rd introductory pricing will end and an email will be sent to all current students with the opportunity to receive creative feedback from Evan Ranft for one photo. Students will simply need to reply to the email with the photo they want feedback for and any specific questions. Emails will be answered in the order they are received so please be patient.

OVERVIEW VIDEO
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
4 Day Photographer is a streamlined, results-focused photography course designed to teach you how to create captivating images in just four days. Each day covers a key part of the creative process. Day 1 builds your technical understanding of photography with topics like exposure, camera settings, settings logic, lenses, cameras, filters, file types, and more. Most importantly the lessons shows how to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios to think like a photographer.
Day 2 trains your eye with essential composition techniques to turn everyday scenes into compelling photos. Day two lessons dive into the creative side of photography with both beginner techniques and advanced techniques.
Day 3 dives into editing, featuring hands-on demonstrations and five exclusive Lightroom presets by Evan Ranft.
Day 4 ties it all together with full start-to-finish photoshoot explanations, covering gear choice, composition, camera settings, and editing. Educating you on not just what to know, but how to use this information to elevate your photography immediately.


Day 1: Correct In Camera
You’ll learn how to use your camera. No bloated technical lectures. Just what matters, how it works, and how to use it in real photography situations.
- Learn shutter speed, aperture, and iso, but more importantly, learn when and why to use each.
- Build a repeatable camera setup routine.
- The correct lens and how focal length impacts images.
- The basics of lighting.
- How to get sharp photos and more.

Day 2: Secure The Shot
This day is all about training your eye and building your vision as a photographer. This series of lessons is the missing piece for most photographers.
- You will learn he simple rules of visual storytelling to create images that are readable and appealing.
- Advanced composition techniques to take your images to the next level.
- Insights into how to make the most of your scenes and transform the ordinary into a captivating image.

Day 3: The Finishing Touch
Stop guessing and relying on luck while you're editing photos. Start crafting images that stand out and develop a repeatable fast workflow.
- Day 3 isn't just a software tutorial, it's a masterclass in real-world editing situations
- Multiple step-by-step editing workshops in Lightroom.
- Learn how to properly utilize all the tools modern editing software has to offer to develop your own editing workflow and not just copy trend.
- Includes 5 exclusive Lightroom presets designed by Evan Ranft.

Day 4: Putting It Together
Day 4 is where all the information in this course comes together. We will go over the step by step to creating multiple example images applying the information in this course. Everything from
- Apply camera settings with purpose.
- Compose images with effective compositions.
- Editing with intention to bring images to life.
- By the end of this day, you’ll be shooting with purpose and confidence, not guesswork.

BONUS: Lightroom Presets Included
Included with this course is 5 custom Lightroom presets designed by Evan Ranft. We will not only be using these presets — you will learn why they work, and how to make them your own.
- Save time.
- Stay consistent.
- Adapt to your style.
- Built for real-world conditions.

One on One Help Available
Students have the option to join this course with one on one coaching with Evan Ranft. In these one hour calls I can critique your images, provide immediate feedback, and answer any questions you have about the curriculum.
5 LIGHTROOM PRESETS
Included with this course are 5 Lightroom presets to help you speed up your editing workflow and find your style. These unique presets are featured in day three editing lessons and day four process lessons to give you a complete understanding of how to effectively use them.


Who is this course for?
Anyone looking to learn the valuable skill of photography.
New photographers who want a clear, efficient roadmap.
Intermediate photographers who want to improve and level up.
Business owners who need to use photography for brand building, email marketing, and e-commerce.
Content creators who need engaging content to grow their audience on social media.
Anyone tired of over-complicated photography education that doesn’t translate into better photos.
5+ HOURS OF VIDEO LESSONS
- Lesson 1- Course Introduction (5:28)
- Lesson 2- The Proper Exposure (5:55)
- Lesson 3- Manual Mode Myth (4:15)
- Lesson 4- Understanding Speed (8:10)
- Lesson 5- Understanding Aperture (5:44)
- Lesson 6- Understanding ISO (3:16)
- Lesson 7- Exposure In The Real World (12:41)
- Lesson 8- Focal Length Simplified (6:22)
- Lesson 9- Camera Lens Selection and Filters (7:58)
- Lesson 10- Lighting Simplified (8:42)
- Lesson 11- Sharp Photos Simplified (2:55)
- Lesson 12- File Format and White Balance (3:25)
- Lesson 13- The Correct Camera (2:16)
- Day 1- Quiz
- Lesson 20- Correct Editing Mindset (1:19)
- Lesson 21- Lightroom Basics (24:41)
- Lesson 22- Photoshop Basics (6:32)
- Lesson 23- Tone Curve Basics (9:06)
- Lesson 24- Masking and Retouching (10:23)
- Lesson 25- Export Settings (3:17)
- Lesson 26- Getting Started with Presets (2:37)
- Lesson 27- Editing Workshop 1 (25:59)
- Lesson 28- Editing Workshop 2 (19:55)
- Lesson 29- Editing Workshop 3 (24:35)
- Lesson 30- Editing Workshop (Photo Sets) (5:21)
- Lesson 31- Increase Your Edit Options (5:25)
- Lesson 32- Exposure In The Real World (3:51)
- Lesson 33- Exposure In The Real World 2 (10:50)
- Lesson 34- The Process | Natural Light Photo (11:14)
- Lesson 35- The Process | Night Photo (17:27)
- Lesson 36- The Process | Harsh Light Photo (17:33)
- Lesson 37- The Process | Long Exposure (11:29)
- Lesson 38- The Process | Social Media Post (7:38)
- Lesson 39- The Process | Night Self Portrait (14:56)
- Lesson 40- Course Completion (1:20)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I’m Evan Ranft, a professional photographer, content creator, and educator based in Atlanta, GA. Over the past decade, I’ve built a career around photography, growing an audience of over 500,000+ followers across my social media accounts and working with my dream brands like Toyota, Heineken, and most recently, Honda at CES 2025.
But it didn’t start that way.
When I picked up a camera 10 years ago, I made all the classic mistakes: tacky oversaturated edits, rushed camera settings that hurt my images, and boring one-dimensional compositions. Like many beginners, I thought I “knew enough”... until I realized I didn’t.
Everything changed when I refined my editing process, learned to truly understand my camera, and started developing my eye for composition. That’s when my photography and my career began to take off.
The exact principles that helped me go from amateur to full-time photographer are what I teach inside this course.
It’s the shortcut I wish I had when I started and now it’s yours.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long do I have access to the course?
Access is unlimited for life! So feel free to come back and use this as a resource.
Is this course for smartphone photographers?
This course is designed to give the student a full understanding of how photography works so most of the information is applicable to smartphone photographers. However the examples in this course use mirrorless cameras as the point of reference. If you are a smartphone user you will need to make sure you have an understanding of how your smartphone makes pictures, and have a desktop version of adobe Lightroom to make the most of the information.
Do the Lightroom presets work on Lightroom mobile?
Yes but you will need to add them to your cloud using Lightroom on a Mac or PC.
Is this course only for beginners?
No. The information in this course is deigned to help all level photographers gain more control and understanding around the creative process. Some information could be a review for more seasoned photographers but I recommend those individuals watch all lessons because they could learn a new approach.
What software do I need?
The editing examples in this course utilize Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop. It is recommend that anyone tasking this course have access to Lightroom classic at the minimum.
Do I need an expensive camera
No, the information is this course is designed to teach the true fundamentals of photography to help you create quality images regardless of what camera you are using. An expensive camera only helps you after you understand the information in these lessons.
What is the refund policy?
If you have an issue with the material or you are unsatisfied please contact [email protected] and we will find a solution that works for you.