Academy — Members Access Subscription (Private)

Sam Dameshek Academy — Private All-Access Membership

you’re here because you’ve already been part of this community, so you get access on different terms than everyone else. new students outside this group are paying a $299 initiation + $29.99/month — but with this private link, you only pay the monthly. no initiation, no barrier.
this is the full academy, now hosted on skool — a platform built for exactly this. lessons, community, calendar, mobile app, and ongoing support all in one place.
your membership: 29.99/month
immediate value: over $1,000 in courses and presets unlocked on day one. cancel anytime. This is a digital product

what you unlock today
    •    50+ on-demand lessons covering everything from shooting and directing talent to film workflow, editing, business, pricing, pitching, and client communication.
    •    all preset packs i actually use in my own workflow.
    •    critique vault & case studies — see the decisions behind the images.
    •    community access with threads for feedback, accountability, and paid opportunities.
    •    event invites (including my upcoming gallery party) + member film lab perks.

what keeps coming every month
    •    new lessons & drops based on what i’m shooting right now.
    •    livestreams of shoots, edits, and pop-up q&as.
    •    weekly critique posts with actionable notes.
    •    member newsletter with briefs, references, and study material.
    •    creative emergency support: post in the SOS channel and get help fast from me + the community.

1:1 mentorship
need deeper help? members can book private zooms with me through calendly. use them for portfolio reviews, pricing, client emails, treatment feedback, or career planning.

no gatekeeping
this isn’t surface-level advice. you’ll get the real playbook — how i price, pitch, brief a team, run a set, and keep clients. templates, examples, and strategies that cut the learning curve and help you earn.

who this is for
    •    beginners looking for a clear path and honest feedback.
    •    working shooters ready to scale their craft and business to six–seven figures.
    •    film and digital photographers who want timeless images and real systems.

✅ this page is private — it’s your chance to skip the initiation and step straight into the academy with full access.