The ultimate platform for photographers to master their craft and build a business you love.

Rise is your complete guide to building the photography brand and business of your dreams. Learn how to shoot and edit like a pro, attract your ideal clients, stay organized, and take your business to the next level

Learn the fundamentals

Elevate your work

Develop your brand

Scale your business

Learn the fundamentals

Elevate your work

Develop your brand

Scale your business

Learn the fundamentals Elevate your work Develop your brand Scale your business Learn the fundamentals Elevate your work Develop your brand Scale your business

Course Library

    • The Mentorship Course

    • How To Transition Your Photography Hobby Into A Successful Business

    • A Step By Step Guide To Shooting Your First Wedding

    • The Camera Settings Course

    • The Posing Course

    • The Fundamentals of Photo Course

    • Studio Portrait Session

    • The Editing Course

    • The Workflow & Backup Course

    • The Client Experience Course

    • HoneyBook: Onboarding, Contracts, Invoices & Templates

    • Client Workflows

    • Enhancing Client Experience with Emily Magers

    • The Instagram Course

    • The Brand Course
      with Morgan Brewer

    • The Power of Marketing with Max Sadik

    • Elevating Your Instagram with Dawn Jarvis

    • How to Craft Engaging Captions for Instagram

    • Tips to Upgrade the Copy on Your Website with Kelsey O'Halloran

    • The Productivity Course with Hannah Murphy

    • The Power of Outsourcing

    • Effective & Organized Emailing

    • The Passive Income Course

    • How to Set Yourself Up Legally & Financially with CPA Michael Hendricks

    • How to Convey You're Worth Your Price

    • The Film Course with Josie Brooks

    • Destination Elopement Photography with Anni Graham

Additional Resources

  • Supplemental course material to help implement what you learn

  • DC Film Course Presets to give your digital photos a film look

    Film Scan Presets to enhance your film photography

  • Exclusive access to online events such as group coaching calls, live trainings and Membership Week perks

  • Access to our private Facebook page and Slack channel, to ask questions, build community, and receive support from other like-minded photographers.

  • 20% off all digital resources for photographers at dawncharles.com

Testimonials
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER

Seriously, WOW. You have provided an unbelievable amount of information for photographers, on such an easy-to-use and organized platform. All of the lessons within the course are amazing, useful, and so overly informative for ANY photographer-- new or experienced! You could watch the course over and over again and probably learn something new every time, there's just that much information to take in. The editing videos are so helpful and really walk you through what Lightroom can do and what each tool is capable of, which especially as a beginner photographer is incredibly helpful and oftentimes looked over-- but even as an experienced photographer, it's never too late to learn it all!

KYLIE MORGAN

PHOTOGRAPHER

WOW. I think every photographer looking for one place for all-inclusive education experience needs to be a part of this. I’m so impressed with how Dawn has addressed so many of the nitty-gritty details that us as photographers have to learn when we start our businesses. She’s covered everything from where to start and set up your business, finances, camera settings, marketing, pricing... the list just goes on. You won’t be disappointed.

-ANNI GRAHAM

"Dawn’s academy is an industry game changer! RISE allows you to learn at your own pace and will give you confidence in every area of your craft. I highly recommend the program to anyone committed to growing their brand and expanding their skill set.”

— COURTNEY PAIGE

DAWN FREAKING CHARLES. WOWOWOW, you can see right off the bat how much you've put into this. Seriously mind blown at all this content. It's amazing to see that someone who I look up to and consider successful cares about me and wants to see me and others thrive.

Rise has not only helped me grow and has empowered my business but it's also made me realize how much work goes into our businesses and it's given me a sec to say "I'm proud of me.”

— ZOE T.

Meet Your Instructor

I'm Dawn Charles, an Oregon-based wedding photographer turned educator. With over 100 weddings under my belt and 40,000+ digital products sold, I now balance motherhood with teaching and inspiring creatives worldwide. Since photographing my first wedding in 2009 and officially launching my business in 2013 after earning my degree in Photography, I’ve hosted workshops, spoken at global summits, launched a podcast, and opened a local photography studio.

I created Rise Academy to help photographers like you achieve success and freedom in your business. While creativity drives and inspires me, my true passion lies in empowering other creatives to thrive.

Hear From Our Students

"Dawn is a goddess of photography and everything related. She knows her crap as an educator, and I’m blown away by this academy. This is a GOLDMINE of education and the price is a freaking STEALLLL. Seriously, RUN DON’T WALK." - Evie Rupp

"Dawn is a goddess of photography and everything related. She knows her crap as an educator, and I’m blown away by this academy. This is a GOLDMINE of education and the price is a freaking STEALLLL. Seriously, RUN DON’T WALK." - Evie Rupp

“I absolutely adore Rise.” It’s so easy to navigate! I am really bad at staying focused with long videos but you are SO good at keeping the videos exactly what they need to be so I’m informed but still entertained so they’re fun to watch. AND I love being able to meet other photographers through the Facebook chat, I’ve met so many friends already!!! It feels so uniting. Thank you Dawn. You really have no idea how much I look up to you and love all your work and all you do." - Tyler Newcomb

“I absolutely adore Rise.” It’s so easy to navigate! I am really bad at staying focused with long videos but you are SO good at keeping the videos exactly what they need to be so I’m informed but still entertained so they’re fun to watch. AND I love being able to meet other photographers through the Facebook chat, I’ve met so many friends already!!! It feels so uniting. Thank you Dawn. You really have no idea how much I look up to you and love all your work and all you do." - Tyler Newcomb

"I LOVE everything I’ve watched so far." I learned so many things from the editing course that I didn’t know that I’ve felt like has really helped take my editing to the next level. I also have my first wedding in photographing coming up so watching your step by step guide has helped prepare me so much and I don’t feel as nervous! I also love that you keep adding things, the education doesn’t stop when you finish all the modules." - Brittany Bradley

"I LOVE everything I’ve watched so far." I learned so many things from the editing course that I didn’t know that I’ve felt like has really helped take my editing to the next level. I also have my first wedding in photographing coming up so watching your step by step guide has helped prepare me so much and I don’t feel as nervous! I also love that you keep adding things, the education doesn’t stop when you finish all the modules." - Brittany Bradley

Choose Your Plan

$67

MONTHLY

PER MONTH
Billed Monthly

  • Access to the full Rise Course Library (new courses added throughout the year)

  • Supplemental educational resources (course workbooks, templates, guides, etc.)

  • DC Film Presets for Lightroom

  • 20% off all products at dawncharles.com

  • Invitation to the exclusive Rise Facebook group and Slack channel for community support

  • Exclusive access to live coaching calls and online events

  • Members’ Week surprise perks

  • Invitation to Rise Insider’s Affiliate Program

ANNUALLY

$67

$47

PER MONTH
Billed Annually

  • Access to the full Rise Course Library (new courses added throughout the year)

  • Supplemental educational resources (course workbooks, templates, guides, etc.)

  • DC Film Presets for Lightroom

  • 20% off all products at dawncharles.com

  • Invitation to the exclusive Rise Facebook group and Slack channel for community support

  • Exclusive access to live coaching calls and online events

  • Members’ Week surprise perks

  • Invitation to Rise Insider’s Affiliate Program

QUARTERLY

$57

PER MONTH
Billed Quarterly

  • Access to the full Rise Course Library (new courses added throughout the year)

  • Supplemental educational resources (course workbooks, templates, guides, etc.)

  • DC Film Presets for Lightroom

  • 20% off all products at dawncharles.com

  • Invitation to the exclusive Rise Facebook group and Slack channel for community support

  • Exclusive access to live coaching calls and online events

  • Members’ Week surprise perks

  • Invitation to Rise Insider’s Affiliate Program

NO
COMMITMENT

MOST
SAVINGS

NEW
OFFER

Frequently Asked Questions

  • While the Academy is packed with helpful courses and trainings, it’s completely self-paced, so you’ll never have to worry about falling behind the rest of the group.

    If you're new around here, we've actually re-designed Rise to serve you better. Instead of rolling out brand new mini-courses each month, we've opted for bigger, more in-depth courses on a quarterly basis. With this model, you can focus on taking your time and implementing each topic fully to maximize your results (and your investment)!

  • Whether you’re a newbie, a hobbyist, or a seasoned pro, The Academy is for you! I designed these trainings and courses for photographers of all experience levels so you can learn and grow no matter where you are in your career.

    Plus, I’ve invited experts from outside the photography industry so you can learn more about branding, productivity, marketing, finances, and more!

    You’ll be able to pick and choose from the huge (and always growing) library of educational content to find actionable tips that will help you take your business to the next level, whatever that means for you.

  • Yes, cancel anytime with no strings attached. You'll have access to the content until your billing cycle ends.

  • Yes, just download the Kajabi app and login with your username and password, and watch from any device on the go!

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