About.
LPS courses are for people who want to create a business with their photography skills to have more freedom in their schedules and money in their pockets.
Our Story…
Hi, I’m Megan Hoffer. I’m a Wedding, Portrait, and Event Photographer from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I Founded Lancaster Photography School.
Though I’m widely known for my wedding photography at this stage of my career, I started just like many other photographers—with a dream of a job that would allow me the freedom of being there when my kids got off the bus and staying home on sick days while working a flexible schedule that aligned with my family. I wanted to add to our family’s bottom line—but I had zero skills and no one to turn to for help.
Experienced photographers wouldn’t take me seriously, were mean, or charged hundreds of dollars per hour for one-on-one coaching. As a busy mom, I didn’t have time to attend weekend-long workshops on the other side of the continent. I was frustrated, lonely, and searching for a better way.
After hours of YouTube videos that were confusing and overwhelming…
I eventually waded through all the information to figure out what was helpful and what wasn’t to take beautiful photos without a ton of gear or a studio. It turns out it’s pretty simple. Even I could do it!
Implementing my Rules of Light Quality™ and Four Steps of Exposure, along with a People Over Profit mentality, I paved my way to success and made six figures in revenue in my third year of business!
The best part was that I did it while breastfeeding, watching my older kids play sports, and snuggling them on the couch when they were sick. Photography became my dream job.
I made a vow…
I will never forget what it felt like to climb the mountain of success alone, and I will always support and encourage new photographers.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, I had unexpected extra time, so I decided to make that vow more substantial.
Lancaster Photography School was born.
LPS is an online sanctuary where everyone is welcome regardless of their skill or experience level and ethnic, racial, or religious background. It is a community of kindhearted people with a love of photography, a heart for service, and a drive for business success.
We ran our first workshop in March 2022.
We’ve been growing in leaps and bounds ever since, helping many people, just like you, to create a photography business that fits their needs.
Watching the next generation of photographers use this step-by-step, easy-to-understand, proven roadmap to create their dream jobs has been the most rewarding adventure of my career thus far.
At LPS, we strongly believe in community over competition.
You have a place here, and it’s waiting for you. NOW is the time to join us! Get excited because next year will be different for you and your family. Join us today!
Xx - Megan Hoffer
Meet Your Instructors…
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Megan Hoffer
FOUNDER, LEAD INSTRUCTOR
In addition to being our Founder and CEO, Megan is a wedding, portrait, and event Photographer based out of Lancaster, PA. She is known for her clean & classic, true-to-color editing style and welcoming, bubbly personality.
Megan is an expert in the areas of Natural Light Photography, Client Experience (with a specialty in Posing), and creating a Workflow that works for you.
Meeting others and making photography fun for people is her favorite part of running Megan Hoffer Photography and Lancaster Photography School.
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Janelle Joy
EDITING INSTRUCTOR
Janelle Joy and her team of 14 expert 1-on-1 private photo editors provide editing services to photographers all over the world.
Janelle was one of the pioneers in the field of private photo editing back when digital photography was taking off in the wedding photography world.
She enjoys sharing editing tips and tricks with followers on her Instagram page.
Janelle teaches Adobe Lightroom 101 class and also a class dedicated specifically to Developing Your Unique Editing Style.
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Kendra Wolfe
SEO INSTRUCTOR
Kendra is owner of Unique Lancaster Experiences and is an SEO genius.
Kendra’s class on SEO will help you to organically rank higher than your competitors when potential clients are searching for photographers in your area without paying for expensive ads.
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Scott Josuweit
FLASH INSTRUCTOR
Scott is Lead Photographer and Owner of SMJ Photography based out of York, PA.
He is known for his award-winning flash photography, dramatic editing style and belief in a client-first perspective to business.
Scott teaches Flash Photography 101 for Lancaster Photography School in addition to his own workshops for his educational brand where he helps photographers interested in a more dramatic flash photography style.
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Ashley Kendall
FLAT LAY INSTRUCTOR
Ashley is a luxury wedding stationer from Lancaster, PA. She owns and is lead stationer at RSVP Love. Her business serves clients from all over the country.
Ashley is known for her gorgeous invitation suites, attention to detail, and kind heart for not only her clients but everyone she meets.
Ashley has been sought after for multiple Styled Shoots Across America and continues to blow everyone away with her knowledge of paper products and design.
Let’s be friends…
