I'm here to help you learn everything I know about building a polished and well-positioned photography portfolio in only a day, even if it's your first time!
You'll learn my entire process as we grow through a series of fun and hands-on learning sessions, and coffee break networking! Discover my framework for building a simple but strong site that will make you noticed and memorable.
As a professional photographer and storyteller with over 15 years of experience, I love helping artists champion their creativity and showcase their stories, as well as services. I've realized what a strong website can do for my storytelling brand, and I want you to have the same. I can't wait to help you succeed!
Are you ready to finally do this?
Let's get to work!
Headshot by Erika Reiter.
Matthew Cicanese is an award-winning wildlife photographer, creative coach, brand strategist, and Founder of The Litmus Collective — an online creative education community on a mission to guide creatives to new opportunities through curiosity.
A Forbes 30 Under 30 and National Geographic Explorer, He currently serves as an advisor for the Wildlife Conservation Fellowship and has mentored student communities such as the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), Dilmah Conservation, and Canon USA.
Matthew Cicanese is a National Geographic Explorer and Wildlife Conservation Photographer who lives and works in the greater Tampa Bay area. A Florida native, his photographs of wildlife celebrate places from around the world.
His career in photography began in his formative years at the age of 14 (2005). In 2015, his professional career began following Duke University's MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts program. Matthew's experiences and creative direction culminated with his first solo exhibition at Tampa International Airport, titled ‘Earth Up Close’.
His artwork has been shown and exhibitions worldwide, including the Natures Best Photography exhibition and London's Royal Geographical Society as a finalist for the 2015 Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards. In addition to private venues and events.
He has been featured by Canon, National Geographic, World Wildlife Fund, Smithsonian Magazine, and BBC Earth Online (among others). In 2021 Matthew was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 for Art and Style.
Image by Beth Reynolds, Morean Arts Center.
Image by Taylor Mikal.
Image by Matthew Cicanese.
Image by Matthew Cicanese.
Define your destinations and driving factors. Learn what makes you tick, and how to harness your superpowers. Filter the noise of the world and define your path to creative focus.
We break down the basic philosophy behind strong portfolios, simple sites, and how to structure your success in just a day.
Free your mind from limiting beliefs through group guidance. Often times, I find that figuring out new and innovative approaches requires learning how to think beyond the lens. Understanding our failures and what makes us fumble is the best way forward.
I believe you can use the tools, resources, & peers in this workshop to transform your mindsets and methods. Show-up with your best foot forward!
Discover how to navigate your personal learning path in photography and creative business.
I can’t guarantee award-winning results, but you will walk away with a website you are proud of if you put in the work with an open heart and curiosity.
Get ready to dive deep with your peers as we explore, discover, design, and refine our way to success through websites that wow!
Better understand what our workshop learning experience feels like through our small-group and hands-on approach.
If you're hoping for a quick fix or silver-bullet solution, you're in the wrong workshop. These classes are designed to get you into gear, teach you to pull up your bootstraps, and craft a website that compells and sells.
Not ready to roll up your sleeves and get to gritty?
Then please save everyone's time and energy,
and don't take this workshop.
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