Wedding · Event · Portrait
Learn to shoot the moments people remember forever.
A hands-on mentorship for photographers who are done guessing. Master your craft, find your signature style, and build a business that books out.
Your Mentor
Shimmy Lautman
My family's business in photography, film, video and the arts goes back over half a century. My training, experience and expertise are rooted in that legacy — and my work has been showcased around the globe.
I've always believed in offering more than merely photos: a magnificent, everlasting journey. Through Royalty Creation Studios I now pass on that creative excellence — weddings, engagements, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, portraits and film — hands-on, to a small cohort each season.
5.0 on Google · 77 reviews
The Programs
Choose your path
Three levels of mentorship, one goal: work you're proud of and clients who value it. Every tier includes lifetime access to the community.
The Foundation
6 weeks
$1,200
For photographers finding their voice. Master light, composition, and posing until beautiful frames become instinct.
- Weekly 1:1 critique sessions
- Lighting & posing masterclasses
- Portfolio review & rebuild
- Private community access
The Signature
12 weeks
$3,400
Our flagship mentorship. Shadow real weddings, shoot alongside your mentor, and leave with a portfolio that books itself.
- Everything in The Foundation
- 2 live wedding shadow days
- Styled editorial shoot access
- Pricing & booking system setup
- Client workflow templates
The Legacy
6 months
$7,800
Full business transformation for established shooters ready to go premium — brand, pricing, and a waitlist of dream clients.
- Everything in The Signature
- Monthly business strategy calls
- Brand & website positioning
- Associate team training
Your personal path
Find your mentorship fit
Your next chapter
The Foundation
Build your creative foundation
The Signature
Refine your craft and booking workflow
The Legacy
Elevate your established business
Program outlines are provisional. Shimmy confirms the final fit and details.
The Work
Shot by Shimmy
Real frames from real weddings — the kind of images you'll learn to create, from underwater fine art to rain-soaked night portraits.
Wedding · Editorial
"The Veil"
Wedding · Fine Art
"Underwater"
Wedding · Night
"The Rain"
Kind Words
What clients say about Shimmy
5.0 / 5 · 77 Google reviews · Lautman Film & Photo
Read all reviews on Google"Such an amazing team of photographers/videographers!!! They made our wedding a blast! Pictures and videos came out amazing! Couldnt be happier with choosing them. Thanks Shimmy!"
Jonathan Mazalian
Wedding · Google Review
"We were lucky enough to meet Shimmy through a close friend of mine who had known him for years. Shimmy has been a joy to work with, showing not only skill and talent, but also patience, dedication, and care. Thank you, for making my son’s special day a memorable event for all of us to remember!"
Ellie Sh
Event · Google Review
"Shimmy is master of his craft and can do pretty much anything regarding photography. He took my headshots and I couldn’t be more happier with results. After standard headshots I ask him to do some creative shots, which he did with positive attitude. I can’t recommend him highly enough, because he would do his job above and beyond."
Anatoliy Kim
Portrait · Google Review
Next Cohort · Spring 2027
Only 12 seats per season. Yours is waiting.
Applications take five minutes. If it's a fit, we'll schedule a call to talk about your work, your goals, and which program gets you there.
No payment required to apply
Our Guarantee
You're never learning alone.
Every mentee joins our private Discord community — a place to share your work, get feedback between sessions, and stay connected with Shimmy and fellow photographers long after your program ends. That's our promise: once you're in the family, you're in for good.
Free for every mentee · Lifetime access