Learn Photography & Photoshop from the masters

Meet Your Teachers

Michael Muller and Patrick Hoelck are Hollywood's two most sought-after Celebrity Photographers responsible for some of the most striking and globally-recognizable images. Their work can be found on billboards, magazine covers, and art galleries all over the world. Longtime friends, Patrick and Michael decided to found Photo School to fill a void in traditional photography education, and as an online community to allow photographers at all skill and professional levels to connect and advance their craft.

  • These are my heroes. It's like being on set apprenticing with the best photographers on the planet. Thomas Brodahl
  • My last photo teacher charged me a fortune, and encouraged me to waste money on gear I didn't need. Jessey Cinis
  • There is true gold here, if you want to improve your commercial photography game, you should start mining that gold now. PhotoInduced.com

Our Teachers

Our Photography & Photoshop teachers are all working professionals, at the tops of their respective fields. Their collective works are some of the most globally recognizable images.

  • Michael Muller

    Photo School Co-Founder; Michael's photography can be found on countless campaigns and blockbuster action movie posters. He is also a prominent adventure & wildlife photographer, especially known for his innovative shark photography.

    Michael's work
  • Patrick Hoelck

    Photo School Co-Founder; Patrick is know for his captivating brand of celebrity portraiture. An award winning director, Patrick is a master of both large scale studio lighting, and intimate polaroid shoots alike.

    Patrick's work
  • Brian Bowen Smith

    Protege of the Photography Icon Herb Ritts. Brian's A-List celebrity images have graced countless magazine covers and fashion campaigns. His personal work has been shown at galleries around the world.

    Brian's work
  • Kenny Gravillis

    Kenny is a graphic designer who has created tons of amazing movie posters and album covers. He and his team at Gravillis inc work closely with photographers and artist to take ideas from sketches, to billboards.

    Kenny's work
  • Estevan Oriol

    Estevan Oriol is the preeminent Los Angeles street photographer of his generation. His legendary work has documented the low rider, and street gang lifestyle for over 20 years.

    Estevan's work
  • Arto Saari

    Pro Skater turned Pro Photographer, Arto is known for his breathtaking skate photography as well as his incredible lifestyle & portrait images.

    Arto's work
  • Andi Elloway

    Andi is one of Patrick Hoelck's favorite retouching artists, responsible for putting the finishing touches on many of his most recognizable images. She's also a great photographer in her own right, shooting major fashion and advertising campaigns.

    Andi's work
  • Chad Michael Brooks

    Photoschool staffer Chad Brooks has assisted Michael Muller & Patrick Hoelck for years. From lighting, to lenses, Chad is a jack of all trades how knows every trick of the trade inside and out.

    Chad's work
  • Jess Herman

    Jess has worked for Michael Muller every day for years. She is a formally trained Photoshop Wiz and has retouched thousands of images form Michael.

    Jess's work