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“The Cowart Method is a 2-day workshop where Jeremy Cowart teaches his propiertary methods for portrait photography.

Creativity, AI, Business… there is truly nothing else like this system.

“Hey I’m Jeremy Cowart, and I’m thrilled to announce my most radically different and fun photography workshop to date: The Cowart Method. This is more than a workshop—it’s an exploration into completely new realms of portrait photography that I’ve never shared before. If you’re ready to rethink everything you know about shooting portraits, this is the time amd place to do it.

We’ll be diving deep into wild techniques that I’m not aware of anyone else in the world even attempting, like lightographs, lightogifs, lighttoos, timelapse animation, multiple light sequencing, creating AI-generated backdrops and soooo much more.

And underneath all of it — woven through every layer of how I create, build, communicate, and run my business — is AI. Not as a gimmick. As a co-creator, a system builder, a thinking partner. I’ll show you exactly how I use it. You’ll learn how to shoot with projection, LED walls, and other wild ideas that are helping to reshape the future of portrait photography.

But that’s just the start. We’ll also tackle the business side of things, like mastering the 60-second photoshoot model, streamlining your workflow with Pic-Time and Acuity Scheduling, and I’ll even show you how I edit in Capture One Pro. Plus, we’ll cover things like tethering, the ever-changing social media strategies, and the power of personal projects to hopefully move your work forward.

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“I’ve never taught workshops this small. With only a max of 10 people per workshop, I’ll really be able to tailor it to attendees interests and needs.”

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Topics could include any of the following:
(It will be tailored once I see who signs up and I learn more about each of you.)

Multi-light Sequencing | 60-Second Business Model | Editing in Capture One Pro | Experimental Light | Acuity Scheduling | Directing Subjects | Tethering | My entire creative/business workflow | My 7-light setup | How I create Lightographs, Lightogifs, Lighttoos | Social Media Strategies | Website Reviews | Live Shooting | Creating AI Backdrops | Working with Projection & LED Wall | File Organization Workflow | Using AI as a Creative Thinking Partner | AI Workflow Automation | Building Your Personal AI Voice Profile | Automating Your Photography Business Backend | AI-Assisted Content | Rapid Experimentation with AI (pricing, products, messaging) | Prompting AI for Visual Generation

Honestly, I don’t really use AI like a tool… I use it like a creative partner. It’s where I take raw ideas and push them way further than I could on my own—whether that’s building something like Humathy, shaping a talk, designing a new art form, or pressure-testing a business model. I’m constantly throwing sparks into it—half-formed thoughts, questions, instincts—and letting it expand them into something real. It helps me think clearer, move faster, and go deeper. It’s my sounding board, my strategist, my co-writer, my product architect. I use it to explore what humans are feeling, how we connect, how we see ourselves—and then turn those insights into art, technology, and experiences that actually matter.

But the real shift for me is this: I’m not using AI to replace creativity… I’m using it to multiply it. Every idea becomes a system. Every project becomes something scalable. I’ll use it to map out revenue, build entire product ecosystems, generate visuals, write scripts, solve technical problems, and test wild ideas in minutes instead of months. It’s like having a full team sitting with me at all times. And if you learn how to use it this way—not just for answers, but for expansion—you stop playing small. You start building things that feel impossible at first. That’s where it gets really fun.

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“These workshops are the first time I’ve EVER let anyone else shoot on my LED wall. It’s a state-of-the-art, $100,000 LED wall. You’re going to lose your mind when you see your photos.”

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Who?

This workshop is designed for advanced photographers ready to challenge themselves, but beginners with an adventurous spirit are welcome if you just want to see how it’s all done anyway. Bring your camera, your laptop, your SD cards, and get ready to shoot, because we’re all going to be part of this creative experiment.

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Where?

The Cowart Method Workshop will be held in my franklin, TN studio, “The Portrait Lab”. This is literally the first time I’ve ever done a workshop here as I just moved in a month ago. It’s as cozy and creative as it gets. You’ll love the vibe.

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The Portrait Lab @ The Factory
230 Franklin Road
Suite 11BB
Franklin, Tn
37068

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When?

Thursday and Friday, May 7-8th, 2026

Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21st, 2026

9:30am - 5:30pm each day with an hour and a half lunch break in the middle
Group dinner the first night
Lunches are covered as a part of your fee. Dinner is not.

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(Ignore this initial top message about coming in for a photoshoot. Just click any time for the first day of the workshop you want to book. That will reserve your spot for the full 2 day workshop. Sorry, dealing with some weird acuity issues.)

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In addition to the cool vibes of The Portrait Lab, we also have Franklin’s best coffee just feet across the hallway, franklin’s coolest thrift store even closer, a vinyl shop, Jenny’s ice cream 50 feet away, everyone’s favorite tacos at Mojo’s Tacos, Edley’s BBQ, Five Daughter’s Donuts, amazing hot dogs, and the world’s best acai bowls all in the same hallway as The Portrait Lab. To say you’ll be spoiled wtih food and beverage options is an understatement. People travel from all over the country daily to visit the Factory in Franklin. We also have endless hotel options just minutes away in either downtown Franklin or Cool Springs.

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I’ve photographed some of the biggest names in the world using the exact same creative processes you’ll learn.

  • A woman with long, blonde, curly hair looking downward with her eyes closed.

    Carrie Underwood

  • A man with long hair and a beard wearing a cowboy hat and black jacket, standing against a plain background.

    Chris Stapleton

  • Man smiling and posing with hands in pockets, wearing a black hoodie, against a textured gray background.

    Mark Cuban

  • A person wearing a black baseball cap, white sunglasses, and a black jacket with white lettering, standing against a pink background with colorful light glare.

    Spike Lee

  • Profile of a woman with braided hair, illuminated by sunlight, standing against a wall with abstract shadows.

    Lauren Daigle

  • A young man in a white t-shirt standing with arms outstretched against a colorful, abstract background with concentric circles and dynamic light effects.

    Logan Paul

  • A young man with styled hair looking down, wearing a striped short-sleeve shirt with patches labeled "Parra" and "LP" against a yellow background.

    Ryan Tedder

  • A man wearing a black T-shirt with green text and a black baseball cap with a logo, standing in front of a plain, neutral background.

    Gary Vee

"It's not often that someone high regarded in an industry pulls back the curtain and shows you everything they know. It's like one-on-one teaching, he is talking to you not at you.” - @ZackMassey

"I appreciate the peaceful way Jeremy speaks, with easy tones, it gives both inspiration and information without a sense of stress or anxiety. That we can create from who we are without feeling like we aren't enough.” - @shaun_s'

“I'm just relieved to finally find a teacher that celebrates experimentation and pushing limits. I have spent so much money on utterly stale, predictable photography classes.  Jeremy invites you to simplify and just let go of your preconceived ideas, and most importantly listen to your gut. I can tell already it is the best investment I have ever made in myself and my art.” - @thousand_things

“Jeremy illustrates how being an artist isn't about getting the 'right' shot every time but is about the journey to the 'right' shots.” - @aligarriganDES

“I feel my return on investment was incredible. Jeremy's teaching style is easy going and comfortable.”

“I learned more with Jeremy in a few hours than in the three days at a major photography conference.”

"Jeremy is a real artist with a unique vision for what photography can be personally and professionally, which I've discovered can be a tricky balance.” 

“I love Jeremy's laid back teaching style. It makes the gap between a pro and a amateur feel a lot smaller.” - @imLoiare

“Jeremy shares his knowledge in an easy to understand, yet challenging and inspiring way.” - @jenparbs

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