We start by laying down the essential bedrock for a transformational mentorship. The veil is lifted, and you’re primed for impact. If you don’t have a raging fire lit up under your ass by the end of this week, we’ll send you a full refund. Seriously!
Photographers are a lot like athletes. We pursue excellence in our craft, and we’re expected to perform when it counts.
All the best training, equipment, and motivation in the world, can only take us so far. Mindset makes all the difference. It guides everything we do (or fail to do) with our cameras, lenses, subjects, lighting, editing, and every other aspect of our photography.
Self doubt, imposter syndrome, fear of failure—these are all common struggles we face as photographers who care about what we do. They hold us back from making (and enjoying) our best work (and life). But it doesn’t have to. Mental fitness can be trained. And that’s what we do here. We give you the mindset to perform creatively when it counts.
We break down all the mental cues, and psychological strategies that we use to see and think clearly under pressure. We train you to acquire the optimal headspace for performing to your full potential as a photographer.
This week (or however many weeks you take) packs a foundational punch!
First of all, we show you the light—literally! The ability to see light, the way we train you to see light—like a sixth sense—is a gift that will change the way you experience and photograph the world forever.
Then we take you for an in-depth tour of our gear bag (but not like most photographers would). We focus your attention onto the factors that will actually make a difference in your work. And we show you the nuanced ways we prioritize and configure it for simplicity, creativity, and optimal performance.
We also show you our whole approach to posing (for posers who don’t like posing). This is key to creating better portraits, and a better experience, for your clients AND for yourself—less anxiety and more fun!
And finally, get the popcorn ready! We take you out into the field with us for live, on-location demo shoots with real couples in the real world. And not just in pretty places with pretty light. You’ll watch us do what we do, in all kinds of light, and all kinds of environments (even shitty-ass hotel rooms) so you’re empowered to conquer the crap.
Now that we’ve uncovered the hidden potential of natural light, it’s time to demystify the formidable world of manufactured light. This week is all about empowering you to unleash the epic possibilities of being able to make your own light—anywhere, anytime.
Never touched a flash? We got you!
Already a flash master? Think again!
This is where the magic really starts to ignite.
Basically, we give you every tactic and trick in our entire arsenal of techniques.
We break it all down for you with crystal clear explanations, in-depth image deconstructions, methodical live demos, and most importantly—integrative practice to make it click and stick.
Just like any sport, the skills of photography require practice. But practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect (otherwise, we’re just mastering our mistakes). We give you carefully designed exercises and drills that steer you toward mastery.
More skills. More tools. More power to make your gear do exactly what you want, whenever and wherever you need.
Timeless compositions, epic lighting, iconic silhouettes, bold shoot-throughs, multi-layered story-telling, mind-bending reflections, skillful shadow propulsions, surreal bokeh panos—you name it, we give you the skills and tools to live up to your wildest photography dreams.
Now it’s time to take you behind-the-scenes with us at real weddings in the real world—for real.
We’re not talking about some scrappy BTS footage here. We brought a professional film crew with us to 2 very different weddings, in 2 very different countries. Their sole mission was to film our every move, so that you can clearly see and hear everything that happens, every action we take, every decision we make, every thought we think, and every click we make (even the embarrassingly bad ones).
This is what it’s really like at a Two Mann wedding. It’s not always pretty, but it’s how the sausage is made. There is no better way to learn what we actually do, than to actually watch us actually doing what we actually do (for real in the real world).
Imagine shadowing us at a real wedding. This is like that, only 10X better!
Here, you get to do it in the comfort of your own pajamas. You get to actually see everything that you want to see, up closer than you’d be in person, and from every angle that you want to see it (the film crew has your back). You get to actually hear the thinking behind every decision that we’re making—in the heat of the moments, as they’re unfolding all around us, in real time. You get to push pause, make notes, rewind, watch the replays, and laugh out loud without disturbing our guests.
You get to do all this, as we struggle and problem-solve our way through bride prep, groom prep, first looks, ceremonies, family formals, bridal parties, portraits, speeches, dances, and everything in between, start-to-finish at 2 different weddings in 2 different countries.
As photographers, our ability to shine after dark can truly be what separates the amateurs from the pros (and the many pros from the few masters).
From awkward ass speeches in ugly community halls, to boring ass dances at hideous receptions, we arm you with all the strategies and techniques to kill it in the dark.
And we don’t just teach you. We show you! We take you behind-the-scenes with us at real receptions at real weddings, so you can see for yourself exactly how we shoot and light speeches, first dances, and crazy parties.
We also take you out into the pitch dark with us at night to see how we create “epic” portraits beneath the stars (portrait photography meets astrophotography).
Brace yourself, this week is going to grab your photography by the shoulders and shake the shit right out of it. It is jam-packed-full of pure gold from some of the best photography judges and critiquers in the industry (including Two Mann, Tyler Wirken, Kirsten Lewis, Anna Kuperberg and more). And not just individual wedding photos. We also critique websites, blog posts, full client galleries, and non-wedding work. This is an eye-opening week of creative deconstruction and aha moments.
We call this Bonus Week because we hand you over to the best branding, marketing, and SEO experts in the industry, to drop some sage wisdom all over you and your business.
The experience we give our clients is even more important than the photos we deliver.
We break down every strategic piece of 5-star client experience. From the very first time a prospective client lands on our website, to every strategic piece of client communication along the way, right up until the minute we arrive at their wedding as “friends with cameras,” we show you how to gain the trust and access we need to make the work they want.We even show you exactly what an actual client meeting looks like for us, so you can see how we deal with all kinds of challenging questions and set ourselves up for success at every wedding.
We reveal and break down every step in our entire workflow, and every strategic tactic within our business. All our successes, all our mistakes, every lesson learned, and every secret weapon exposed.
We also give you a treasure trove of confidential documents. Price sheets, questionnaires, client contracts, canned emails, and classified access to full client galleries and slideshows. *If you share any of this with anyone, we will hunt your ass down and subject you to never-ending family formals.
This is NOT the end (you have on-demand, lifetime access to keep coming back again and again throughout your career). But we made sure to finish the whole experience off with a bang. Just when you think we have nothing left to give, we gift you this.
This is work of genius. And generosity. You’re changing lives.
Seth Godin USA
Fucking priceless and exactly what I needed.
Diego Moura Brazil
This transformation is exactly what I was seeking.
Cathy Breslow USA
Extraordinary, simple, useful, pure gold for me!
Mihaela Oprisan Romania
A hero dose of magic mushrooms for your creative eye.
Andy Madea USA
Expect to be transformed! It’s the catalyst I needed to level up.
Steven Lo USA
Your mentors Erika& Lanny
Photographers
Erika & Lanny Mann turn fleeting moments into electrifying art. With 170+ Fearless Awards and work in 47 countries, they’re among the world’s most influential photographers.
Educators
Through Metanoia, they’ve helped 40,000+ photographers elevate their craft and build thriving businesses—creating an elite network of 1,500+ graduates.
Humans
No fluff, no ego—just raw passion and relentless dedication to pushing photographers beyond their limits.
Training over 40 thousand photographers world-wide.
Let the work do the talking.
These aren’t just beautiful photos—they’re the result of real-world challenges, real clients, and real weddings. Erika & Lanny have faced it all, creating extraordinary work under pressure. Now, they’re here to teach you how to do the same, no fantasy, just raw skill and experience.
The Metanoia experience
Metanoia unfolds like a binge-worthy Netflix series—longer than all three Star Wars trilogies combined. Grab popcorn and watch anytime—lifetime access never expires.
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every technique deconstructed
From shooting, to lighting, to workflow, to their 5-star client experience, Erika & Lanny break it all down for you with crystal clear explanations, step-by-step demos, and practical hands-on training exercises so that it clicks, and sticks.
every location in the field
Follow Two Mann into forests, mountains, cities, hotel rooms, ballrooms—even bathrooms. Watch them work from every angle—in shitty light, magic light, dusk, moonlight, and no light at all—while demystifying everything. More on-location footage than the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.
every move at real weddings
Watch Two Mann at REAL weddings—start to finish. No scrappy BTS—this is a full-on film crew capturing every move, thought, and click (even the shitty ones) at two wildly different weddings. This is what it’s really like. And it ain’t pretty.
every step in the workflow
Erika & Lanny break down every step of their workflow, every piece of their 5-star client experience, and every strategic tactic in their business—the successes, mistakes, lessons, and secret weapons.
Scathing reviewsfrom furious students.
This program is for you if…
Your work is good—but not unforgettable. You’re ready to break past technical mastery and create images that demand attention.
You’re tired of low-budget clients. You want to attract people who respect your art and are willing to pay what you’re worth.
You feel stuck. No amount of new gear, presets, or tutorials is giving you the breakthrough you need.
You second-guess yourself at shoots. You want to shoot with clarity, confidence, and conviction—every time.
You want to raise your rates—but need the portfolio to match. Premium clients expect premium work. This program gives you the skills to deliver.
30-day guarantee
Full refund.
Metanoia not living up to the hype for ya? Not the right vibe for ya? Can’t stand Erika? No excuses required. If you want your money back, you get your money back. Full refund. No questions. Period.
LIFETIME ACCESS
Never expires.
Take your time. Start when you’re ready. Go at your own pace. Finish when you want. Come back to it next year. And the year after that. It’s never going away. Soak this gold up forever and ever.
Ready? Here’s what you get
14 Weeks of Expert-Led Classes: A structured deep dive into photography, designed for real growth.
110 Pre-Recorded Videos: Learn at your own pace with immersive, hands-on training and expert-led classes.
67 Hours of Premium Content: Master techniques, styles, and creative approaches with extensive guidance.
2 Behind-the-Scenes Weddings: Watch Erika capture raw, unposed moments at a bride’s prep, while Lanny works his magic photographing a real groom’s prep—an authentic behind-the-scenes experience.
Lifetime Access: Revisit and refresh your skills anytime, anywhere.
Extraordinary things start happening, as soon as you hit the button. This is not just any other online course—it’s the beginning of a whole new frontier in your life as a photographer.
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Immediate access
You’ll receive email instructions for your next steps and gain instant access to everything—no waiting, just immediate discovery.
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Just hit play
Brew coffee. Grab your notebook and camera. Cozy up in front of your biggest screen. Buckle up, hit play, and enjoy the ride. Welcome to the jungle!
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Soak it up
Metanoia unfolds like a gripping novel, crafted for impact and transformation. Start to finish, it’s a wild ride with Erika & Lanny guiding you through every twist and turn.
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Hands-on training
Perfect practice makes perfect. Erika & Lanny guide you through targeted drills to sharpen your skills and make them stick.
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Lifelong fellowship
Metanoia kicks off a new era in your photography journey. With lifetime access, you join a global, drama-free alumni community—and exclusive parties and retreats.
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Lifetime access
Unpack this treasure at your own pace and revisit it throughout your career. With lifetime access, Metanoia is your constant guide.
Have a different question? Just send us a message, and we’ll get back to you right away.
Metanoia is designed to be an all-in-one training program for wedding photographers, new and old. It’s the switch-flicker we wish we’d had when we were starting out. All the hard lessons we’ve learned in our career and journey as artists – distilled for you into a 14-week game-changer. If you own a camera, and are ready to improve your business, shooting, or editing – then you’re ready for Metanoia.
No. Metanoia is about taking your work to the next level, regardless of how high that level already is. Just ask the incredibly talented pros who’ve upped their games at our workshops. Metanoia is the reigniter we need now more than ever. Parts of it will reaffirm what you’re already doing. Parts will reveal new ways of approaching old problems. Parts will challenge you to question the way you think. And some parts will totally rock your world. There is always another level. Metanoia is about tapping into that undiscovered reservoir of creative potential.
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. Just because weddings are the ultimate training ground for photography, doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them to learn from the best.
Photography is photography. Light is light. Composition is composition. Art is art.
This program is for any photographer who wants to make better work, period. Metanoia Alumni represent every genre of photography under the sun, moon, and strobe (many of them at the top of their field).
After-all, we can learn even more from outside our bubbles, than we can from within.
The things I learned in the course have translated so well into the still life and product photography I’m doing. Believe me, this course is about a mental shift so it is not just about wedding photography.
Frances Davis USA
I was reluctant to sign up as I am not a wedding photographer, but in the end decided to purchase and came away with new skills and much-needed confidence. If you are a photographer in any genre, YOU NEED TO GIVE YOURSELF THIS GIFT.
Over the years, I’ve taken A LOT of photography courses. But this is the one I recommend to everyone (not just wedding photographers). On a creative and technical level, this course CAN’T BE BEAT. Erika and Lanny put it all out there. They admit mistakes. They deconstruct everything. They leave no mysteries.
Non-wedding photographer Somewhere Can’t remember
Metanoia covers every single aspect of our wedding photography and our business. From the nitty-gritty practical, to the philosophically esoteric. Scroll up above to see a comprehensive breakdown of the vast frontiers into which Metanoia reaches.
Nope. Metanoia is meant to be done at whatever pace works for you. You have access to everything forever.
Even though Metanoia is laid out to be a 14-week mentorship. You will have access to everything forever and ever.
As many as you like.
We leave no stone unturned. We break down EXACTLY how we run our businesses, shoot our weddings, edit them, deliver them, and book them! From breaking down our sales consultations, to how we interact with our clients, to how we put together an edit that sells — we show it all! We’re not just going to show you what software we’re running. We’re going to show you the whole operating system.
Listen, we get it. We’ve faced many similar situations in our career as photographers. Sometimes, it’s simply not in the cards.
For what it’s worth, in dilemmas like this, we’ve always weighed two questions against each other. 1. “Can we afford to do this?” And 2 “Can we afford not to?” When there’s no clear winner, we look for 1. reassurance (proof of valuable), and 2. an escape route (refund guarantee). In this case, you’ve got both of those for peace of mind.
If you’re on the fence, take us up on that guarantee. We mean it.
And don’t be afraid to reach out for a custom payment plan, if that helps.
Metanoia is for anyone with a desire to make better work. While beginners and seasoned pros will take different things from Metanoia, and apply them in different ways, the underlying premise of the entire program (making better work) is relevant to any photographer at any point along their journey. It’s going to evoke transformation, regardless.
Worried that Metanoia is too advanced? IT’S NOT. Erika & Lanny have an extraordinary knack for demystifying needlessly complicated concepts. Metanoia distills it all down for you. It is literally the exact program that Erika & Lanny wish they’d been able to take advantage of when they were just starting out. To think of all the mistakes, hardship, and mental anguish that could have been avoided, how much faster they could have found their way. Don’t worry if you’re not a seasoned professional. With your entire career (and life) ahead of you, there could not be a better time to set yourself onto the right trajectory. You couldn’t be in better hands than with Erika & Lanny at Metanoia. They take you under their wings, and make sure you fly.
“I’m new to wedding photography, but any anxiety of feeling intimidated immediately dissipated. I’ve taken a few workshops and this is the best one for learning practical skills and creative techniques. Lanny & Erika teach you how to see scenes differently, and to find deeper meaning in what you shoot. Their workshop was an excellent investment in my business and personal growth as a photographer. I left with more confidence, new skills in my toolbox, and a whole new perspective of how to “see.” My work and client base have grown exponentially as a result.”
Krista Frohlich Canada
For a “seasoned pro,” some of Metanoia will reaffirm what you’re already doing. Some of it will present new ways of approaching old problems. Some of it will expose blind spots. Some of it will challenge you to question long held beliefs. And some of it will rock your world.
Metanoia is precisely designed for artists like us. It’s what we need to hear. It’s about getting from the work we’re currently making—to the work we’re aspiring to make—deeper, more meaningful, more complex, more subtle.
We know that our greatest work is still ahead of us; that there are undiscovered reservoirs of untapped potential. Metanoia is an introspective exploration of how we can tap into that.
Ultimately, Metanoia isn’t about learning new tricks (although we’ve got more than a few of those up our sleeves), it’s about shifting the way you see and think. Changing your perspective changes everything. After all, the photographers who’s snow-globes are in need of the biggest shakeup, are the “seasoned pros” like us.
Think you’ve got nothing left to learn? Nowhere new to climb? Think again. If you’re a seasoned pro like Erika & Lanny, Metanoia was made for you. It’s the re-igniter you’ve been searching for. It’s the wake up call you don’t even realize you need.
The single most impactful thing I’ve done photographically in 20 years, and given me the tools to show how something feels rather than just what it looks like.”
Jeff Wiswell USA
“I have to admit, after shooting for 23 years, this course literally ‘kick started’ my vision again. It’s almost like having a new set of eyes. Erika & Lanny opened my mind, my eyes and my heart to feel and anticipate the moments before they happen. Almost like Jedi mind tricks. These two are Yoda.
If you are a seasoned pro or beginner, if you have the opportunity to do this, DO NOT even question it. It is worth every penny and more.”
Jeff Tisman USA
“I have been a professional photographer for 10 years and the amount of information I learned was mind-blowing. Erika & Lanny are incredible photographers, but more than that they are amazing educators. The way they teach, the vocabulary they use… it’s next-level. It was the best decision I’ve made for self improvement of my business in years.”
Dan Wunderfurn USA
“Well what is there to say about Metanoia? There must be a reason why I did it THREE times. You just can’t get enough energy from these two! It’s like a drug. Erika & Lanny are truly masters at bringing out the best in you. It’s a must do (again)! You owe yourself!
Ralf Czogallik Holland • weddings
What you just saw, was literally 1.7% of what you’re gonna get at Metanoia. That particular chapter comes 7 weeks into the course. Metanoia starts from the foundation, and builds methodically. Believe us, once you get to that section of the course, absolutely everything will be making perfect sense, because you will have all the context necessary for understanding how it all fits together with everything else. And don’t worry, we will personally be clarifying everything, and answering all your questions, LIVE and face-to-face in the Metanoia community, every step of the way. You are ready for this!
That was literally 1.7% of what you’re gonna get at Metanoia – one of 120+ pieces of the puzzle. But the Metanoia magic is in the sum of all it’s parts. Even if you are already a master of every single technique we’re going to teach you, putting it all together to achieve your full potential is what fundamentally about. You might already have that one piece of the puzzle entirely figured out (or even all the individual pieces). Metanoia shows you how to put them all together, in ways you never imagined.
Nothing. In fact, Metanoia allows for an even more expansive and in-depth curriculum. This is everything we’ve got (and we’ve never had this much).
We don’t teach the basics of how to operate a camera (for that, you can read your manual). We show you how to use it wisely as a craftsperson – to capture the best angles, best light, best moments. And we show you how to use it powerfully as an artist – to reflect the unique way you see and experience the world. That’s what your clients are hiring you for. That’s where the magic is. That’s what Metanoia is about.
All our editing classes are included in Editopia (our flagship post production course. You can bundle it together with this course at checkout, in order to save $600.
With lifetime access, you’ve got all the time in the world.
No. You can do this entire mentorship in the comfort of your own home (with or without your pants on).
No problem. They’re made available for you to rewatch over and over.
No, you get to stream them right inside the portal, where all the lessons are carefully organized for you.
