Your master key for unlocking better, more meaningful work.
Sharpen your mindset
“Opens your eyes and your mind like a portal to unclaimed creativity.”
Master your craft
“Sharpens your skills like a samurai sword.”
Ignite your creativity
“Like a hero dose of magic mushrooms for your creative eye.”
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
Unlock powerful new…
skills & tools
Imagine the power of being able to make your gear do exactly what you want, when you want. Metanoia gives you the skills and tools to live up to your wildest photography dreams.
eyes & mind
Imagine seeing magic in the ordinary. Imagine thinking clearly under pressure. Metanoia gives you the mindset to perform creatively when it counts.
balls & bravery
Imagine what you could do with your camera, if you had the confidence to just fucking go for it. Metanoia emboldens you to achieve the work you want to make.
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Behold Metanoia
“The most impactful photography education out there. An educational masterpiece.”
What is Metanoia?
More than just an online course. More than just a training program. Metanoia is an educational experience that lives up to its name.
Not a course
This is a masterfully crafted curriculum of self-discovery. It’s not just a course—it’s a thousand courses woven into a transformative experience.
Not a masterclass
This is a full blown semester of learning and unlearning. It’s not just a masterclass—it’s a master KEY for unlocking powerful ways to see, think, and photograph.
A frickin’ phD
This is the magnum opus. 14 seminal weeks, 110 masterclasses, 60 entertaining hours, hands-on practical training. It’s the epitome of a frickin’ phD.
Meet Erika & Lanny
Two of the most influential photographers in the world right now, Erika & Lanny Mann are transforming the global landscape of wedding photography.
Combining a wealth of insights from decades of experience, infectious passion, and unflinching honesty, these two deliver the goods.
Sought after for weddings across the globe, by the most discerning clients out there—professional photographers—these two are the GOATs.
World class
educators
Widely regarded as two of the most impactful photography educators out there, Erika & Lanny take photography education to a whole other level.
World class
humans
These two are not just a couple of highly-acclaimed assholes. Amid a sea of bullshit and fakery, Erika & Lanny are a breath of fresh air.
Trusted. Tested. Proven.
Erika & Lanny’s track record is unprecedented. You don’t gain the reputation they’ve earned, without delivering beyond expectations, again, and again, and again.
1.2K
Alumni
Photographers of all genres, styles, and levels of experience have trusted and proven this program.
52
Countries
Alumni from across the globe can vouch for this program (including some of the biggest names in photography).
28%
Best of the best
28 of the Top 100 Fearless Photographers in the World can testify that this program is the shizzle.
Let the work do the talking.
Two Mann’s work wasn’t made in some fantasy world. It was made in the REAL world, for real clients, at real weddings. Erika & Lanny are in the trenches, just like you. They get it. They know what you’re up against. They know how to produce extraordinary work under those circumstances. And they know how teach you to do so too.
If you ask a Metanoia Alumni if this investment was worth it. They’re gonna say you something like this…
Like a university semester.
Week-by-week, class by class, Metanoia unfolds like the seasons of a binge-worthy Netflix series. Get your popcorn ready—it clocks in longer than all 3 Star Wars trilogies combined. Thankfully, you have forever to watch it over and over (your lifetime access never expires).
Hit play to preview some episodes.
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 and bathrooms—literally. Watch them do what they do (from multiple angles)—in shitty light, magic light, dusk light, moonlight, and no light at all (while demystifying everything). There is more on-location footage here than the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.
every move at real weddings
Watch Two Mann in action at REAL weddings—for real. We’re not talking about some scrappy BTS clips here. You’ve got a professional film crew, following Erika & Lanny’s every move, from start-to-finish, at two distinctly different weddings. Witness every decision they make, hear every thought they think, and see every click they make (all the shitty ones too). This is what it’s really like at a Two Mann wedding. And it ain’t pretty.
every step in the workflow
Erika & Lanny reveal and break down every step in their entire workflow, every piece of their 5-star client experience, and every strategic tactic within their entire business. All their successes, all their mistakes, every lesson learned, and every secret weapon exposed.
top secret assets
The Two Mann Treasure Trove
These confidential documents are highly classified for Metanoia students ONLY. If you share them with anyone, we will hunt your ass down and subject you to never-ending family formals.
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 can say, without a doubt, my career wouldn’t be where it is today without Metanoia.”
Andy Madea USA
To be honest, you changed my perception of the world. I feel and see differently now.”
Rafał Stefanowski Poland
Metanoia changed me. It changed my perspective, how I shoot, my dialogue, my interactions, how I approach everything.”
Silvana Marshall Canada
I had been feeling stagnant for a while and a bit lost in my approach. You both have really inspired me and helped me regain my focus (no pun).”
Mike Oswald USA
Erika & Lanny are not afraid to show their weakness, not afraid of showing their soul. They give all they have without restrictions.”
Christian Cardona Colombia
I literally found myself. This course totally changed my vision and my life. Now, I dare!”
Allison Bounce France
Exceeded my expectations and changed my life in ways I never would have expected.
Charlie Wessels United Kingdom
My life has been forever changed. I have new-found confidence and validation.”
Amanda Reid Canada
What sets Metanoia apart?
Quality
The attention to detail and pedagogy. The scope of curriculum. The clarity of communication. The standard of production. Metanoia goes above and beyond everything out there.
Honesty
If you’re looking for filler, fluff and BS, you’ve come to the wrong place. Metanoia is raw, honest and unfiltered. Erika & Lanny hold nothing back, and give it to you straight-up. This is how the sausage is really made.
Results
Metanoia lives up to its name. It WILL open your eyes. It WILL shift your perspective. It WILL change the way you see and experience the world. It WILL make you a more powerful photographer.
Here’s what you get
Metanoia distills it all down for you, in a uniquely imagined, masterfully delivered curriculum that makes it click, and stick. It’s all woven together into a no BS, everything-we-got semester that pulls back the veil on everything.
Why and how we do what we do.
See inside our brains.
Reawaken your imagination and transform the way you see.
A demystifying breakdown of all our photographic techniques.
Witness the fitness—behind the scenes at real weddings.
The most advanced technique we know.
How to light it up like a boss.
A no BS, simple AF demystification of OCF, and the insane ways we can imagine, create, and shape it.
Creative, meaningful portraits in any location, in any light.
How to bring out natural movement and real emotion in even your most awkward couples.
How to make your dance floors lit AF, even when they’re lame AF.
The art of capturing real moments, with awesome light, and creative compositions.
Turning the mundane into the insane – anywhere, anytime.
Every straight-out-of-camera shot from two entire weddings—un-culled, un-edited (all 30,000 frames).
Achieving captivating, multilayered compositions that tell complex stories.
Demystifying everything from straightforward mirror work, to the trippiest reflections you can imagine.
Detailed breakdown of our refined client experience; from discovery to booking to wedding day to final delivery, and every little touch along the way.
Performing to your potential, under pressure—overcoming that voice inside your head.
Reverse-engineering hundreds of our photos—from vision, to execution, to post-production.
How to achieve breathtaking night portraits beneath the stars.
Use windows and glass for layering multiple stories.
How to break all the rules , and free your mind from the correct.
Seeing it, and capitalizing on it.
Seeing it and using it for maximum visual impact.
Honest, invaluable critiques of photos, blogs, portfolios, websites and social media feeds.
How to cull like Erika—she’s a machine!
Every item. Why we use it. How we use it. When we use it. Where we use it.
The lenses we choose and why.
Learn exactly how and why set up our cameras the way we do.
The nitty gritty details of how and why we operate our cameras the way that we do.
Step-by-step breakdown of our carefully designed process, from the moment they inquire, until we arrive at their wedding, ready to rock.
Sit in on an actual client consultation, and see exactly how we communicate our values and answer challenging questions.
Erika’s whole approach and strategy; deconstructed.
Lanny’s whole approach and strategy; deconstructed.
Our approach and strategy for all kinds of ceremonies—outdoors, indoors, churches, Indian, Chinese—you name it.
Our painless approach.
Our hilarious approach.
Our approach and strategy for all kinds of locations—ballrooms, community halls, tents, backyards—you name it.
Our approach and strategy for speeches of all kinds—even the dreaded roaming speech!
How to throw shadows into your compositions with awesome effect.
Explore how, when, where, and why to use this Ryan Brenizer-approved technique.
Silhouettes; easy to do, hard to do well.
Why they’re awesome and how to rock them.
Why they’re not always awesome and how to rock them.
Step-by-step breakdown of our carefully designed process, from the moment we hug goodbye on the dancefloor, to final delivery.
We bring in an expert.
We bring in an expert.
How we “balance” relationship, family, kids, business, photography, travel, health, fitness, ridiculously high standards, and day-to-day life. Spoiler alert—we don’t.
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.
GET SOME STREET CRED
Earn a 2MU career certificate
This badge earns you some serious street cred. It’s recognized internationally as a badge of honour for serious photographers. It means you’ve graduated from one of the most highly esteemed photography training programs in the world. If you know, you know.
What happens when you enrol?
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.
01
Immediate access
You get all-access keys to everything, as soon as you hit the button. You don’t have to wait a single minute to start unlocking these doorways to discovery.
02
Just hit play
Brew coffee. Grab notebook. Grab camera. Cozy up in front of the biggest screen you’ve got. Buckle up. Hit play. And enjoy the ride. Welcome to the jungle!
03
Soak it up
Metanoia unfolds like the chapters of an elaborate novel. The arc of discovery has been crafted for impact and transformation. Start to finish, it’s one helluva ride—with Erika & Lanny guiding you through every twist and turn.
04
Hands-on training
Practice does NOT make perfect—perfect practice makes perfect. Erika & Lanny coach you through practical, carefully-chosen training drills, designed to hone your new skills and perspectives. This makes it click, and stick.
05
Lifelong fellowship
Metanoia is just the beginning of a whole new era in your life as a photographer. You gain lifetime access to an international community of like-minded alumni from across the globe, in a secret DRAMA-FREE club (not to mention alumni parties & retreats).
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Lifetime access
Unpack this treasure trove at whatever pace works for you, and keep coming back to it over, and over again, throughout your entire career. You get everything FOREVER, and your access never expires. Metanoia is a guiding light that will always be there for you.
Worried that Metanoia is too advanced? IT’S NOT. Erika & Lanny distil it all down for you. Metanoia is literally the exact program they wish they could have taken advantage of when they were just starting out.
With your entire career (and life) ahead of you, there’s no 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
I did it! I just completed Week 14! I have the ball rolling, amping up my business in ways I never would have dreamt pre-Metanoia. Thank you so much, Erika and Lanny, for creating this amazing experience. It has been life changing and I can not wait to put my new skills into full force!”
Amanda Reid Canada
Before the workshop, all I ever wanted to know was how can you see and capture weddings so differently. Now I know!”
Timothy Katu Kenya
You will not regret it and will be bursting at the seams to try everything they teach you.
Gody Goodwin Canada
“I have been a professional photographer for 10 years and the amount of information I learned was mind-blowing. The way they teach, the vocabulary they use… it’s next-level. It was the best decision I’ve made for self improvement in my business in years.”
Dan Wunderfurn USA
“I have to admit, after shooting for 23 years, this course literally ‘kick started’ my vision again. 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
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
“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
“After shooting weddings for 14 years, I needed something to set me apart and create that wow impact. Metanoia was exactly what I needed. Lanny and Erika literally put everything on the table, and gave me ways to shoot and edit that will leave jaws hanging open.”
Barbi Guild Canada
“My husband said, “you just brought back the old, organised & motivated Marta.” I Haven’t felt like this since 2008. Honestly!”
Marta May United Kingdom
EXPERT LEVEL TRAINING
You’re not too good.
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. The wake up call you don’t even realise you need.
For photographers, period
No weddings required.
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.
I’m not a wedding photographer. I was on the fence thinking this wouldn’t be a good fit. AM I EVER GLAD I DIDN’T LISTEN TO THAT VOICE IN MY HEAD. I learned so many things that translate for beyond wedding photography that I can incorporate into my own photography. This was one of the best investments I made in me. Erika & Lanny are 100% the real deal. DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOUR.”
Kim Ottenbrite Canada Portraiture
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.”
Anonymous USA Portraits, Landscapes
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
No risk, zero regrets.
We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do. So this is a no-brainer. Nothing to lose. Nothing to regret.
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.
These students took it upon themselves to tell Erika & Lanny how they really feel about their Metanoia semester. These video messages were unsolicited and unauthorized by Erika or Lanny. Don’t watch them.
By far, the best photography course I have EVER done, and the best investmentI have made for me and my business!”
Fiona Bielby Location
What can I say about this course? Frickin’ unreal is all I can say. Out of this world, incomprehensible, amazing.”
Sher-Ali Perwaz United Kingdom
This course wasn’t cheap, but more than worth it. You really have over delivered in every possible way.”
Sam Pieters Belgium
I’ve had a pretty rough few months and almost gave up wedding photography altogether. But watching Metanoia triggered something in me.”
Alberto Christopher Lora New Jersey
Best decision ever. You ignited some inexplicable spark and completely changed the way we look at things. You changed our lives.”
Sam & Ekta India
Forever grateful for such a huge shift in my work and how I see myself as a creative. By far the most important for me has been the mindset changes.”
Stephen Minor USA
To say my experience at Metanoia was ‘nice,’ would be like saying, “I went to space and it was nice.”
Anand Rathi India
Metanoia helped me get back to WHY I wanted to be a photographer in the first place.”
Kristin Waits Bednarz USA
WOW! This course is a journey with so many layers. Thank you for showing us behind the curtain so honestly.”
Shirleen Burnett Canada
THE MAKING OF METANOIA
Blood, sweat & beers.
Nominated for Best Educational Production at the AMPIA Awards, Metanoia is “a monumental achievement beyond anything we’ve seen. A new high water-mark for photography education.”
9000
human hours
35
locations filmed
29
crew members
But, but, but…
Still have doubts? Let’s squash them.
Yeah, you and 15,000 other photographers. It was fun, BUT…
That didn’t even begin to scratch the tip of the Metanoia iceberg. Bootcamp is a blurry glimpse up to the sky—Metanoia is a telescope into outer space. The sheer scope and production value alone are from a whole other stratosphere. But the unreplicable magic is in the methodically crafted arc of the Metanoia learning experience. Bootcamp gave some software updates—Metanoia is for a whole new operating system.
Basically, imagine Bootcamp, but with real cameras, real lights, real shooting, real couples, real moments, real mistakes, real problem-solving, real depth, and real understanding. Image Erika & Lanny getting up off of their asses, grabbing their lights and cameras, and taking you with them to 30 different locations. Imagine actually watching them do what they do, in a full HD multi-cam experience. Imagine joining them behind the scenes for two entire weddings, in two very different countries. Imagine seeing right inside their viewfinders, while they explain exactly what they’re seeing, thinking, and waiting for. Imagine more tips, more deconstructions, more examples, more drills, more time, more everything. Imagine everything else—the untapped treasure trove of golden nuggets they couldn’t even begin to unlock during Bootcamp. And imagine being able to unpack it all at your own pace, over and over again, for the rest of your career (and life).
Imagine all of that, mixed together into a 14 week transformational mentorship—that’s Metanoia.
You’ve had Two Mann Lite—a pixelated view of the galaxy. Metanoia zooms out to the whole universe (and then in for a telescopic ultra HD view of each and every galactic piece of the puzzle.
Don’t agree? Take us up on that guarantee!
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
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.
I’m not a wedding photographer. I was on the fence thinking this wouldn’t be a good fit. AM I EVER GLAD I DIDN’T LISTEN TO THAT VOICE IN MY HEAD. I learned so many things that translate for beyond wedding photography that I can incorporate into my own photography. This was one of the best investments I made in me. Erika & Lanny are 100% the real deal. DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOUR.”
Non-wedding photographer Somewhere Can’t remember
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
With lifetime access, you’ve got all the time in the world.
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.
Alumni in the house!
You may have noticed some changes to Metanoia (we did promise it would never be the same).
First of all, these are now optional add-ons:
Editopia
Live Q & A
Critique & Feedback
Community membership
As for the lifetime access, are we going to make you pay full tuition again? What do you think? LOL
Check your inboxes, Alumni. We got you!
Editopia shows you how to shine the Eiffel Tower. Metanoia shows you how to build it.
Alumni in the house!
That workshop was unforgettable (they all were), BUT…
Imagine that workshop again; but without the 12-hour flight. And with more time (14 weeks vs 3 days), more locations (30 vs 1), more couples (12), more real weddings (2 vs 0), more content, more information, more deconstructions, more demonstrations, more successes, more nightmares, more practice, and more implementation.
Imagine actually watching Erika & Lanny do what they do, at real weddings, in a full HD multi-cam experience. Imagine seeing right inside their viewfinders while they explain exactly what they’re seeing, thinking, and waiting for. Imagine being able to unpack it all at your own pace, over and over again, for the rest of your career (and life).
But most importantly, imagine how much more they have to share now, all these years/weddings/lessons later. They’re older. They’re wiser. They’ve matured as artists, they’ve improved as educators.
If you thought that old in-person workshop was good, this one blows it out of the water.
Don’t agree? Take us up on that guarantee!
We didn’t even know what we were doing back then! 😆 Our workshops have improved so much, you wouldn’t even recognize them anymore. And even if you could still remember everything from that workshop, we have so much more to offer now. We’ve grown as people, we’ve matured as artists, we’ve improved as educators.
Compared to BALLS OUT, Metanoia is much more nuanced, and reaches further in almost every direction. More time (14 weeks vs 3 days), more locations (30 vs 1), more couples (12), more real weddings (2 vs 0), more content, more information, more deconstructions, more demonstrations, more successes, more nightmares, more practice, and more implementation.
Balls Out was our debut album, Metanoia is our magnum opus.
Don’t agree? Take us up on that guarantee.
We could never even begin to scratch the tip of the Metanoia iceberg in that massive Facebook group. Even if we could match the scope (we can’t) and the production value (impossible), we could never replicate the carefully crafted arc of the Metanoia learning experience. The Two Mann U group is good for software updates—Metanoia is for a whole new operating system.
Don’t agree? Take us up on that guarantee!
We get it. We LOVED teaching in-person workshops. There’s something magic that happens when like-minded humans gather together in one space (and get blasted by a fire-hose of information for 3 exhausting days). LOL
What we’ve done with Metanoia, is take all the energy, love, care and attention that we used to pour into our in-person workshops, and fired it straight into this online semester program. But rather than just merely replicate the magic of an in-person experience, we somehow managed enhanc it, make it better—even more impactful.
With this online format, we’re able to do all kinds of things that were simply impossible at an in-person workshop. Without time constraints, we can dive even deeper into all kinds of content. Without geographical constraints, we can take you back-and-forth between lecture-style classes in the studio, and on-location learning in the field. Imagine trying to watch us shoot in 30+ different locations at an in-person workshop. And imagine trying to see right inside our viewfinders the whole time, like you can in these classes.
Instead of drinking from a firehose, this semester allows you the time and space to absorb and digest everything at your own pace (with or without your pants on).
Most exciting of all, we’re finally able to take you behind the scenes with us at actual, real-life weddings. Imagine trying to do that at an in-person workshop.
And with the group mentoring, we’ll be personally walking you through every step of the course, engaging with you face-to-face, answering all your questions as they come up, just like at an in-person workshop. We’ll even party together at graduation (virtually).
So even though there’s an indefinable magic about in-person workshops, Metanoia makes up for it in ways we never imagined. Plus, think about how much money you’ll save by not flying halfway around the world.
There really are no words. It gave me a new meaning to the art of photography and the tools I need for a lifelong journey. It made me fall in love with photography all over again.”
Farhad Khan Canada
Metanoia was everything I wanted it to be… and everything I didn’t know I wanted it to be. The tidal wave of information pushed me mentally and emotionally in ways I didn’t know possible. They gave me 100% of their toolbox and I know I will walk into my weddings with more opportunities to create, regardless of the situation. But it isn’t just a workshop for technical skills… it’s a workshop for the soul, and you can’t put a price on that. I’m walking away not only a better photographer, but a better wife, mom, person.”
Megan Allan USA
Erika and Lanny carry magic in everything they do. The way they work. The way they communicate. The way they see. The way they love. They invite themselves and everyone around them into the courageous act of learning through bold and brave engagement. Erika and Lanny bring brilliant light to questions. It’s the quality of their enduring passion to listen and their vast capacity to share that calls out everyone around them to rise up and bring out the best version of themselves.”
Jos & Tree USA
At their workshops, we found ourselves channelling things we never knew existed within us. Their “ethos” carries competence, integrity, goodwill, and passion. Erika and Lanny uncover the stuff we’re all hungry for and want to be part of. And they do it with comedy, savvy simplicity, crystal clear understanding, compassion, humility, and revelation. These guys know how to play like kids, think like philosophers, orchestrate community, break the rules, tell it like it is, and consistently make breakthroughs. Their duet is the real deal. Join the dance, you will love… every… single… second!”
Jos & Tree USA
I guess I’m kind of a workshop junkie. Your workshop was one I had been trying to get to. I’m so happy that I snagged a spot cause YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT! There were a lot of mind-blowing moments for me and I feel I got so much stronger technically. I apply things I learned from you guys daily. Not only did you put it all on the table (the good and the bad) but you both are so down to Earth, it just made learning from you that much better. I obviously have a ways to go to get to your level, but you gave me ALL the tools to get there.”
Nicki Defilippis Holland
There’s no doubt they are phenomenal photographers. Metanoia confirms they are also brilliant educators. They give with generosity of spirit. The course is meticulously structured and detailed. They’re authentic, transparent, and honest as humans. I adore the effort they take to explain, demonstrate, and clarify. Every word they use is thought provoking, inspiring and gets etched in your soul to motivate you to not only better your craft but also be a better person.”
Payal Kumars India
Just want to thank you and Lanny. What you’ve shared has been so transformative for me as a person and for my business as well as my craft. Thank you for putting so much passion and knowledge and heart and soul on a plate to share. In India, we touch our teacher’s feet for the gratitude we feel for them and I genuinely wish I could touch both your feet to show my gratitude some day.”
Anonymous India
For years I would leave weddings saying, “If I can’t shoot them like Two Mann, I don’t want to shoot them.” I started to just accept that I didn’t have the Two Mann Magic™. Fast forward to Metanoia. Erika and Lanny explained concepts I might not have been able to figure out if I tried them a thousand times. They opened my mind to seeing opportunities in the mundane. They put a powerful, accessible toolbox in my hands. They gave me a mind-blowing new understanding of post-production sorcery. They demystified the Two Mann Magic™.
Zoë Gemelli Australia
Here is the thing that is almost not quantifiable, Erika and Lanny’s education comes with their unique and often hilarious banter. And it comes with wisdom, passion, tenacity, courage, and reflections of hope within reach. Their words come through as if they were a brand new van Gogh painting, an unheard Bach masterpiece, a new John Lennon tune, a newfound Shakespeare sonnet. Walking away from this course made me feel like I could have my own brand of Two Mann Magic™. I could breathe in these lessons and make beautiful images with deeper meaning and an evolved resonance. They’ve inspired in me a stunning vision of possibilities.”
Zoë Gemelli Australia
How much?
14 weeks of classes
110 pre-recorded videos
67 hours of content
2 BTS weddings
Exclusive access to group mentoring & personal coaching
Supplement your Metanoia transformation with exclusive access to LIVE Q&A, feedback & critique, ongoing support, and an outstanding community of fellow students and alumni.
This is an exclusive opportunity for Metanoia students and alumni ONLY.
Editopia is the post production course to end all post production courses. It’s not a mini class. It’s not a masterclass. It’s a f**king phD. in image editing. Combined with Metanoia, it gives you the power to unleash your greatest work upon the world.
This is an exclusive offer for photographers that want to enrol for both Metanoia + Editopia at the same time.
By far, hands down, the best educational experience I’ve ever had.”
Svetlana Albrecht Canada
Lives changed—1000s (mine is one of them).”
Blake Thomas USA
I can truly say this was the most transformative class I have ever invested in.”
Cathy Breslow USA
You will get better. You will get inspired. You will laugh. You will grow.”
Diane Stredicke USA
Well, fuck. You make me want to be a better person.”
Ken Clunk USA
FAQ
Have a question that you don’t see answered below? 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.
The most amazing course I have ever taken. It goes far beyond photography. I absolutely became a better person behind the camera.”
Rebecca Susan Ofstedahl USA
The way I see through the lens is forever changed. I learned new techniques, but the far greater lesson came from seeing the world in a different light… and seeing myself.”
April Priotrowski USA
OMG What a journey! I’ve learned so much. Thank you so much for putting ALL OF THIS together! Hope to meet you one day in real life to say thank you in person. You changed my life.”
Yvonne Ten Bruggencate Netherlands
I was really struggling with the decision to join with the financial uncertainty at the moment. But it’s the best decision I have made in a long time!”
Alexa Poppe United Kingdom
You can’t put a price on personal and artistic growth. If you are on the fence, DO IT and get ready to step into a whole new version of yourself as an artist.”
Frances Davis USA
Was it worth it? HELL YES! I’d do it again. My bookings have doubled, my work has improved, I’m a totally different person and photographer. It’s the BEST workshop I’ve ever done!”
Shannon Bunton Canada
Thank you. Just… thank you. Look, I know you have approximately 4 gagillion photographers who love you and tell you how great you are (that isn’t meant to be salty—please don’t take it that way). But fuck it, you share so much. You don’t hoard knowledge and sit on your success. Thank you for caring, being vulnerable, and TEACHING. I will never regret my investment in your education.”
Ara Roselani USA
I need to write to you now because I am speaking from the heartbeat. Metanoia has been a lifesaver, a muse, a food for the soul, although I don’t speak super fluent English, I am exhausted words. It has been a powerful experience of enlightenment.”
