The Art of Motion is a creative endeavor where the studio of Michael Taylor & Monica Sigmon is blending the artistic vision which goes into artist projects with the branding of their portrait studio as innovative, singular and the only choice for families to commission portrait work for their home. They will explore the creation of a style, passion for a project, building a framework, telling the story to the community, presenting the finished art work and building relationships. This program will inspire you, teach you and give you a blueprint to make your own artist project.

See how a carefully constructed passion project can be the very best thing for your creativity - and your career. In this 1-hour live workshop, Monica will share inspiration and tips on how to plan, design, and execute a passion project of your own.

Unlock the secrets of family and children’s portraiture in this online conversation and class lead by pro photographers Michael Taylor and Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence, Monica Sigmon.

These internationally recognized and award-winning portrait photographers will walk you through their go-to camera settings, lighting techniques (whether on location, or in a studio), and what camera gear they keep in their bags. They’ll talk about the importance of the photographer-subject relationship and how they get amazing portraits each and every time. Michael and Monica are passionate about photographing families and children, creating lasting legacies for generations to come. Their studio is based in Williamsburg, VA, and they have been educating professional and amateur photographers for more than 30 years.

Topics that will be covered include: How to evoke and capture authentic emotion by establishing a genuine rapport with your subject Posing Lighting Which camera settings to use & much more! If you have ever wanted to learn how to capture more authentic, meaningful, and commercially viable portraits, now is the time!

Join Monica Sigmon, Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence, and her partner, Michael Taylor, for an inspiring program all about staying fresh, creative, and challenged year-round.

Learn how they each approach self-assignments to continuously elevate their skillset and brand, as well as create new offerings that delight clients at their boutique portrait studio.

Follow along and learn the essential steps to maximize the potential of your next project. Whether you’re a full-time professional photographer or enthusiastic hobbyist, you’ll leave this class armed with loads of inspiration and practical strategies to get those creative juices flowing!

It’s been a helluva a year and we are all ready for a fresh start! As we face an uncertain 2021, the only thing we can be sure of is that we will need to adapt. How do we best do that and come out on the other side better than ever? With the street cred to talk knowledgeably on this topic and the photographic degrees to back it up, join Monica Sigmon (of Sigmon Taylor Photography) as she presents ideas and inspiration to propel us forward. From belt-tightening our businesses, to marketing strategies and ideas to help keep and earn clients, she’ll share her experience of building a sound and successful studio for the past two decades. Sigmon Taylor isn’t going anywhere…they’re here to stay.