PhotoMation Community...

...a photographic community that's better than Facebook!

How? Learn WITH a pro... Parker... Chris Parker...

...and with other like-minded photographers that know their stuff!

Plus, my Photo Composition Made Easy system, 7 Free Photo Cheat Sheets and more await for you inside!

What is PhotoMation?

You’ll experience a Photographic Transformation when you stop taking ordinary images and start creating extraordinary ones… PhotoMation!

What is the
PhotoMation Community?

Not only is the PhotoMation community the friendliest photography gathering this side of the Milky Way… it’s the only one where you’ll have full-access to a photography pro... {Parker}!

And it comes in two flavors: Focus and Elevate.
Either option is more fun and engaging than any other community or social platform.
How?
The Photographic Transformation tools provided will allow you to Level-Up in a more productive, useful, and time-efficient way than you’ll find on Facebook or other online communities.

Oh, and it's more fun!

How?

No Ads. 

No Spam.

No Bullies.

100% Privacy.

No algorithmic restrictions. 

Photomation is a Community!

It’s not another social media site.

It’s a place to learn to create better images.

The more you engage… the more you learn.

The more you learn… the more you can help others.

Together, you can achieve your creative vision easier, faster… 

…and it’s more fun.

To start your Photographic Transformation, you’ll need the right tools…

Learn from my Mistakes... and Transformation!

My Transformation

Tools for Your Photographic Transformation

Photographic Hall of Transformation

Once per quarter, you can request to have your images reviewed for the highest honor given in the PhotoMation community...

...an induction into the Photographic Hall of Transformation!

If you don't qualify, I'll provide a list of items to work on to continue improving.

Lai Lyngdoh's Transformation...

Iai as a photography beginner
Before, Iai was taking snapshots like this.
Iai has transformed into a Scroll Stopping artist!
After applying my PhotoMation techniques he now has transformed his images from ordinary to extraordinary!

What's Included?

Photo Composition Made Easy

Download a 22 page PDF e-book {filled with lots of image examples) describing my Photo Composition Made Easy system... and start composing like a pro!


Live Events

Every month, I’ll host a photography-related webinar.  

We’ll cover a specific subject, and I’ll answer your questions. Events will last up to one hour. 
  • Blind Critique – you can anonymously submit three images for critique.
  • Edit Your Photo – you can anonymously submit one image for editing {tips}
  • Ask me Anything – Quarterly
All past Live Events are archived and accessible to watch anytime for Elevate members! 

Focus members will have 48 hours to watch before they're archived.

Quote of the Day

Monday-Friday, I'll post a quote from a famous photographer for inspiration.

Plus, I'll share a few of mine too.

Level Up

Includes my B.A.M.B.O.O.O. system for self-evaluating and ranking your images.

Each of the 7 categories includes information about characteristics of an image to determine rank (seven being the highest).

If you're image only has the qualities of a Level 3, you'll know what steps to take to get to Levels 4-7!

Comes in 2 flavors...
Basic - System overview with 1 image example per Level.

Pro - More detailed info and multiple photo examples at each Level.

Composition Breakdowns

Every other week, I'll either breakdown one of my images, or a members image (that catches my eye) and will explain what makes the image great, or not.

This will include a video recording of the 4 keys to great images; camera settings, light, composition, and editing.

Exclusive Discounts

Accelerate your learning by working with me, virtually!

Elevate members receive exclusive discounts for 1-2-1 sessions, Rapid Fire Critiques, and more.

Blind Edits

I'll edit your image during this live event. Submissions are anonymous.

Lightroom Presets

Download 600+ premium Lightroom presets.

Photoshop Actions

Download 400+ premium Photoshop actions.

Photoshop Templates

Download thousands of premium Photoshop overlays and templates.

87 Photo Cheat Sheets

If you don’t have a photographic memory like me, then these photography cheat sheets will be immensely helpful. 

Either print them out or download them to your smartphone to take your photography training with you!

Forget which camera setting to use, no problem, refer to the cheat sheet for the answer!

In a hurry and don’t want to re-watch a 5 or 10-minute video? 

Review the cheat sheets for a quick answer.

Photo Challenges

Submit your best image that pertains to that weeks themed challenge.

The top three most liked images will be showcased in the community.

Blind Critiques

I'll critique up to 3 images per photographer during these live events. Submissions are anonymous.

Gear Talk

A dedicated space for all questions related to photographic gear.

Photo Share

Multiple Facebook groups in one!

You no longer need to join specific/niche photography groups.

With dedicated "Circles" (groups) post similar images and/or find inspiration for your next photoshoot.

Circles available for wildlife, landscapes, portraits, pets, and more.

There's also a Circle dedicated for #CC or Photo feedback! This makes it easy to review endless photos with feedback... makes it easier to learn!

Don't see a "Circle" for your preferred type of photography... DM me in the group and I'll add it!
Don't think the Elevate Community is the best since sliced-bread? 

In 30 days, message me for a no questions asked refund.

Courses

17 Courses with hundreds of hours of educational content for photography and editing.

Polls

Create a poll, with two (or three) images to ask the PhotoMation community which image they like best. 

Or which edit.

Or... well, you're in control with polls!
community poll

Peer Critiques

Sometimes it's helpful to gain advice from your peers (not just myself).

There will be a dedicated space for requesting critiques.

SOS Image Help

YOU need this... but, you don't know it yet!

This dedicated space is where I'll personally critique one of your images, per month.

I'll provide a video recording(2 - 15 minutes on avg.) that will include pro tips for creating better images.

You'll also have access to the SOS pre-recorded videos from other photographers!

Watch...

Live Event Replays

Free accounts have access to the most recent Live Event for {48} hours. 

After which the event will be archived and only available to Elevate members.

Editing Challenges

I'll provide a video tutorial on how I edit one of my images.

As part of the Editing Challenge, you'll have access to the file and can practice what you learn... or put your own spin on it!

209 Page PDF e-Book​

The full, no-fluff, 209-page e-book that includes everything you’ll learn during the 4-week workshop… plus a whole lot more!

Perfect for off-line use.

Photographic Trail Cheat Sheets

These Cheat Sheets were designed with landscape and wildlife photographers in mind... to make planning trips easier!

For each geographic location, I include a comprehensive guide to help you find, plan, and shoot some of the best photographic locations in the U.S. and Canada!

The guides will include GPS data, lodging and restaurants nearby, sample images for inspiration, and pro tips on creating amazing images at the location.

Lightroom Templates

Download 250+ premium Lightroom overlays and templates.

7 Photo Cheat Sheets

This set of 7 {Free} Photo Cheat Sheets are perfect for photography beginners that need to master the fundamentals of exposure. 

Or anyone that needs a refresher.

Leaderboards

Those that engage with posts, interact with others, and complete challenges, learn faster!

Climb the leaderboard the more you participate.

NOTE: Leaderboard prizes coming soon!

Focus

Free!
  • Online Photo Community
  • Composition Made Easy System
  • Photo Share Spaces
  • Weekly Themed Photo Challenge
  • Ask Me Anything Live Events \ Quarterly
  • 48 Hour Access to Archived Live Events
  • Blind Critiques \ Attend Only
  • Blind Edits \ Attend Only
  • Photo Feedback Space
  • Gear Q&A Space
  • Leaderboards
  • Quote of the Day
  • Photography Book of the Month
  • Photo Terminology Made Easy \ Coming Soon
  • Level-Up System \ Basic
  • Composition Breakdowns \ Free for Limited Time
  • Photo Projects \ Monthly \ Free for a Limited Time \ Coming soon
  • Editing Challenge \ Monthly \ Free for a Limited Time \ Coming soon
  • Blind Critiques \ Submit 3 Images per Month \ Free for a Limited Time

Elevate Communitiy is now closed to new members.

Will re-open for a few days only in early 2025.

Elevate

Get. Everything. $4133 Value. Cancel anytime.​
$ 10 per month
  • Everything in Focus, Plus...
  • 37 Dramatic Sky AI Presets
  • 120 LR Classic Collage Templates
  • 40 Fall AI Presets for Lightroom
  • 87 Photo Cheat Sheets
  • 10+ Udemy Courses - 100 Hours \ Photography + Editing
  • Classrooms for Questions
  • 600+ Lightroom presets
  • 400+ Photoshop actions
  • 1,987 Photoshop Templates {$300 value}
  • 209 Page Photo E-book {$49 value}​
  • Photographic Trail Sheets \ Coming Soon {Priceless}
  • Pro Level-Up System \ Pro \ Coming Soon {$97 value}}
  • Elevate Community Includes...
  • ...Monthly Photo Project {$250 value}
  • ...Monthly Editing Project {$250 value}
  • ...Monthly Blind Critiques... coming soon {$250 value}
  • ...Quarterly Blind Edits {$250 value} coming soon
  • ...Bi-Weekly Photo Composition Challenge {$250 value}
  • ...SOS Photo Help | 1 per Month {$80 value}
  • ...Access to ALL archived Live Events {$500 value}
  • ...Pro Photo Level-Up System {$250 value} coming soon
  • ...New Courses Coming in October, November + December!
  • ...Cancel Anytime
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Pro Tutorials

Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom + GIMP 

Lightroom Made Easy

An in-depth, fun, fast, set of pro tutorials teaching you how to use Lightroom & edit like a pro.​

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Lightroom Workflow

A step-by-step guide for creating your own Lightroom workflow. Includes worksheets & checklists.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Faster Lightroom Workflow

You will come away with 7 types of presets you can use to cut your post-production time by up to 50%.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Photoshop Cinematic Edits

Learn how to transform your images to have a cinematic effect… all in Photoshop. 3 projects & images included.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Photography 101

Taking great photos is easy and fun when you know the 3 key secrets to taking awesome photos every time.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Photoshop Made Easy

An in-depth, fun, fast, set of pro tutorials teaching you how to use Photoshop & edit like a pro.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Photoshop Light Effects

Learn how to transform your images to have a cinematic effect… all in Photoshop. 3 projects & images included.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Lightroom Portrait Retouch

Learn How to Edit & Retouch Your Beauty Portraits in Lightroom! In this pro tutorial, you will learn how to…

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Photoshop Fall Edits

Easily change ordinary, boring, green foliage into beautiful, vibrant and colorful Fall colors.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Lightroom + Weddings

Learn How to Post-Process 500 Images Per Hour. Plus, you’ll learn my personal 3 step editing workflow.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Lightroom Fall Edits

30 Lightroom presets that will allow you to transform ordinary, plain, boring, green foliage into Fall colors.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

27 GIMP Projects

27 GIMP 2.10 projects for busy entrepreneurs + 547 GIMP templates!  Learn GIMP by doing real projects.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Weddings | Zero to Profits

From zero to profits. Learn what it takes to start and grow a profitable wedding photography business.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

7 GIMP Web Design Projects

GIMP web design for beginners. Learn by doing!  Includes 7 real-world projects and more.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

37 GIMP Projects

This GIMP course will teach you how to use GIMP & graphic design by doing actual, practical, real world graphic design projects!

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

GIMP Made Easy

THE GIMP course for photographers and graphic designers.

Everything you need to know in 1 GIMP course for Linux, PC + MAC.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

GIMP for Photographers

This course will help any photographer become confident using GIMP to edit their photos.

 

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

600+ Lightroom Presets

Fall Collection I

Enhance the beautiful colors of Fall, create vintage style photos, add some sun and a lot more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Fall Collection II

the Beauty of Fall, enhanced. Lightroom presets designed specifically for Fall photos.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Matte Collection

Add a bit of creativity to your photos with our Matte presets. Creates a flat “finish” and a bit of a retro feel.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Summer Collection

Enhance your Summer images by adding a splash of light, boost colors, add contrast and more with our Summer presets.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Vintage Collection

These Lightroom presets were designed with my creative vision in mind. Now, you too can use the same presets I use for my artwork.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Pastel Collection

Looking for a new creative look? Then, add a bit of color to your photos with this set of Lightroom (pastel) presets. 

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Retro Collection

Add a touch of yesteryear with this collection of retro Lightroom presets. Includes the “look” of film from the late 1800s to the 1980s and specific types of film. Plus, much more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

B&W Collection

B&W is a lost art. There’s more to creating a B&W image than just adjusting saturation.
Use this set of B&W Lightroom presets for more creative B&W edits.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Spring Collection

Boost those Spring colors by enhancing individual colors, making your skies more dramatic, the grass greener, add a matte finish, adjust the depth-of-field, and much more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Winter Collection

Take your winter photos and enhance the mood of them by removing the “blues”, warming them up a touch, create nostalgic edits and much more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Wedding Collection

These Lightroom presets were designed by a wedding photographer for wedding photographers. Gain precise control over your edits.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Newborn Collection

Lightroom presets designed for the challenges of editing newborn photos; add improve grayish skin tones, reduce purple feet, define eyebrows, & more.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Portrait Collection

Custom editing portrait photos just got a lot easier! Our Lightroom portrait presets were developed for portrait photographers to help you take your edits to the next level.

$49 or Free for Elevate Members

Fall Transformation

Lightroom presets that will allow you to transform ordinary, plain, boring, green foliage into Fall Colors – all in Lightroom… Photoshop need not apply!

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Dramatic Sky Collection

Plain, boring or blown out skies got you down? RAW shooters can now dramatically improve their skies with our dramatic Lightroom sky presets. Pro tutorials included.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

250+ Lightroom Overlays
& Templates

24 Sun-Ray Overlays

Yes, you can add overlays in Lightroom! Designed specifically for adding an extra touch of backlighting. Pro tutorials included.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

95 Collage Templates

Create photo collages in Lightroom! Use any one of these pre-made templates for your next project. Plus, learn how to make your own.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

40 Snow Overlays

Let it snow! Yes, you can add “snow” in Lightroom! Includes snow overlays, snow brushes and snow presets. Pro video tutorial included.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

45 Christmas Overlays

A large collection of beautiful Christmas overlays, for Lightroom! This holiday season, send out warm wishes to family & friends, using LR.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

65 Leaf Overlays

Mother nature not cooperating? No worries. Add some “falling” leaves to your Fall images! Hi-res files for both horizontal and vertical images.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

400+ Photoshop Actions

Fall Collection

Enhance the beautiful colors of Fall, create vintage style photos, add some sun and a lot more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Pastel Collection

Looking for a new creative look? Then, add a bit of color to your photos with this set of Photoshop actions.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Matte Collection

Add a bit of creativity to your photos with our Matte presets. Creates a flat “finish” and a bit of a retro feel.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Summer Collection

Enhance your Summer images by adding a splash of light, boost colors, add contrast and more with our Summer actions.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Vintage Collection

These Photoshop actions were designed with my creative vision in mind. Now, you too can use the same actions I use for my artwork.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Spring Collection

Boost those Spring colors by enhancing individual colors, making your skies more dramatic, the grass greener, add a matte finish, adjust the depth-of-field, and much more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Zombie Apocalypse Action

Transform an ordinary portrait into a Zombie!

When you play the action you’ll have full control over the edit. 

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Snow Action

Randomly add falling snow with this Photoshop action. Each time you run the action it will place the snow in different locations.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Winter Collection

Take your winter photos and enhance the mood of them by removing the “blues”, warming them up a touch, create nostalgic edits and much more. Includes 30 Photoshop actions.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

198 Photoshop Overlays
+ 1,967 Templates

45 Christmas Overlays

This holiday season spice up your images with a custom premade season’s greeting! 45 unique designs available in white, black and full color. Pro tutorials included.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

68 Sun-Ray Overlays

Quickly and easily add sun rays and/or flares to your images with this overlay bundle. Plus, easily change the colors, re-size, rotate and more. Pro tutorials included.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

35 Leaf Overlays

Mother nature not cooperating? No worries. Add some “falling” leaves to your Fall images! Hi-res files for both horizontal and vertical images. Pro tutorials included.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

1,967 Photoshop Templates

Have a project fast approaching a deadline? Or not a graphic designer? No problem!

Use one of these pre-made templates to complete the job. Templates for logos, cards, collages, and much more.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

50 Snow Overlays

Let it snow! Snow comes in all sizes and shapes! 

With 50 snow overlays, the ability to stack (via layers), resize and more the possibilities are endless.

Pro video tutorial included to learn how to use and customize.

$29 or Free for Elevate Members

Focus

Free!
  • Online Photo Community
  • Composition Made Easy System
  • Photo Share Spaces
  • Weekly Themed Photo Challenge
  • Ask Me Anything Live Events \ Quarterly
  • 48 Hour Access to Archived Live Events
  • Blind Critiques \ Attend Only
  • Blind Edits \ Attend Only
  • Photo Feedback Space
  • Gear Q&A Space
  • Leaderboards
  • Quote of the Day
  • Photography Book of the Month
  • Photo Terminology Made Easy \ Coming Soon
  • Level-Up System \ Basic
  • Composition Breakdowns \ Free for Limited Time
  • Photo Projects \ Monthly \ Free for a Limited Time \ Coming soon
  • Editing Challenge \ Monthly \ Free for a Limited Time \ Coming soon
  • Blind Critiques \ Submit 3 Images per Month \ Free for a Limited Time

Elevate Communitiy is now closed to new members.

Will re-open for a few days only in early 2025.

Elevate

Get. Everything. $4133 Value. Cancel anytime.​
$ 10 per month
  • Everything in Focus, Plus...
  • 37 Dramatic Sky AI Presets
  • 120 LR Classic Collage Templates
  • 40 Fall AI Presets for Lightroom
  • 87 Photo Cheat Sheets
  • 10+ Udemy Courses - 100 Hours \ Photography + Editing
  • Classrooms for Questions
  • 600+ Lightroom presets
  • 400+ Photoshop actions
  • 1,987 Photoshop Templates {$300 value}
  • 209 Page Photo E-book {$49 value}​
  • Photographic Trail Sheets \ Coming Soon {Priceless}
  • Pro Level-Up System \ Pro \ Coming Soon {$97 value}}
  • Elevate Community Includes...
  • ...Monthly Photo Project {$250 value}
  • ...Monthly Editing Project {$250 value}
  • ...Monthly Blind Critiques... coming soon {$250 value}
  • ...Quarterly Blind Edits {$250 value} coming soon
  • ...Bi-Weekly Photo Composition Challenge {$250 value}
  • ...SOS Photo Help | 1 per Month {$80 value}
  • ...Access to ALL archived Live Events {$500 value}
  • ...Pro Photo Level-Up System {$250 value} coming soon
  • ...New Courses Coming in October, November + December!
  • ...Cancel Anytime
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F.A.Q.

Everything!  Every Pro tutorial, presets, actions and more.  No limits.  Unlimited streaming.

Your subscription is month-to-month and you can cancel at any time!

However, if you do cancel, then you will not be able to rejoin at a later date at the same price (based on the promo you took advantage of).

The price you paid when you joined is locked in forever though!

All Pro tutorials are only available online. We do not offer the ability to download tuts.

Our free tutorials focus on a single skill or technique.

Our Pro tutorials cover additional techniques, more detail and depth about the subject.

Plus, Pro subscribers receive premium support to questions and more.

Oh, and the Pro tutorials also include additional resources vs. free tutorials.

Yes!

All Pro tutorial resources are yours for life.

However, any images provided are for training purposes only.

You cannot share, sell or use any images for your portfolio.

All images are copyrighted by Parker Photographic.

Any presets, actions, overlays, templates, etc.. you download are yours forever!

Every course has it’s own “classroom”. This is the best place to ask questions.

Either myself or another student will answer your question.

Plus, we have a community forum where you can network with other like-minded artists.

Absolutely!

As a pro photographer and graphic designer (for 30 years) I’ll share my knowledge with you to help you achieve your creative vision.

Even if you’re a seasoned pro, I guarantee there’s something in here you’ve never seen before.

I provide my 30 years of experience as a photographer (and graphic designer) to help you achieve your creative vision.

As a pro subscriber, not only do you get every pro class, but you also get me as your mentor.

Focus

Free!
  • Online Photo Community
  • Composition Made Easy System
  • Photo Share Spaces
  • Weekly Themed Photo Challenge
  • Ask Me Anything Live Events \ Quarterly
  • 48 Hour Access to Archived Live Events
  • Blind Critiques \ Attend Only
  • Blind Edits \ Attend Only
  • Photo Feedback Space
  • Gear Q&A Space
  • Leaderboards
  • Quote of the Day
  • Photography Book of the Month
  • Photo Terminology Made Easy \ Coming Soon
  • Level-Up System \ Basic
  • Composition Breakdowns \ Free for Limited Time
  • Photo Projects \ Monthly \ Free for a Limited Time \ Coming soon
  • Editing Challenge \ Monthly \ Free for a Limited Time \ Coming soon
  • Blind Critiques \ Submit 3 Images per Month \ Free for a Limited Time

Elevate Communitiy is now closed to new members.

Will re-open for a few days only in early 2025.

Elevate

Get. Everything. $4133 Value. Cancel anytime.​
$ 10 per month
  • Everything in Focus, Plus...
  • 37 Dramatic Sky AI Presets
  • 120 LR Classic Collage Templates
  • 40 Fall AI Presets for Lightroom
  • 87 Photo Cheat Sheets
  • 10+ Udemy Courses - 100 Hours \ Photography + Editing
  • Classrooms for Questions
  • 600+ Lightroom presets
  • 400+ Photoshop actions
  • 1,987 Photoshop Templates {$300 value}
  • 209 Page Photo E-book {$49 value}​
  • Photographic Trail Sheets \ Coming Soon {Priceless}
  • Pro Level-Up System \ Pro \ Coming Soon {$97 value}}
  • Elevate Community Includes...
  • ...Monthly Photo Project {$250 value}
  • ...Monthly Editing Project {$250 value}
  • ...Monthly Blind Critiques... coming soon {$250 value}
  • ...Quarterly Blind Edits {$250 value} coming soon
  • ...Bi-Weekly Photo Composition Challenge {$250 value}
  • ...SOS Photo Help | 1 per Month {$80 value}
  • ...Access to ALL archived Live Events {$500 value}
  • ...Pro Photo Level-Up System {$250 value} coming soon
  • ...New Courses Coming in October, November + December!
  • ...Cancel Anytime
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