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Your Premier Online Academy for Entrepreneurial Success
Founded in 2012, Summerana Academy is a virtual education platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through comprehensive courses, expert mentorship, and premium creative tools. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality resources that help photographers, marketers, and business owners refine their skills and grow their ventures. With a team of 35+ industry-leading instructors, we offer specialized training in photography, business strategy, editing techniques, and digital marketing. Our platform includes thousands of downloadable assets like Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, and marketing templates designed to streamline workflows and inspire creativity. We prioritize community-driven learning, fostering connections among global creatives to share knowledge and support professional development.Our commitment to continuous innovation ensures members receive regular updates with new content, tools, and workshops tailored to evolving industry trends. By combining structured education with flexible self-paced learning, we enable entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable success. Our founders background in photography and passion for mentoring informs our practical, results-oriented approach to education. We maintain rigorous quality standards for all instructors and materials, ensuring our members receive actionable insights from proven experts. This dedication to excellence has earned us recognition from students worldwide who credit our platform with transforming their businesses and creative capabilities.
Services
Online Courses
Photography Tutorials
Business Tools
Community Access
Editing Presets
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2012 with a decade of experience in creative education
- 35+ expert instructors across photography, marketing, and business
- Thousands of premium editing presets and marketing templates included
- Community-driven learning with global creative professionals
- Self-paced courses designed for practical business application
What people say
Best Photoshop actions available
Dramatically improved editing skills
Affordable membership with premium content
Supportive creative community
Self-paced learning flexibility
Services
Online Courses
Structured self-paced courses covering photography techniques, business strategy, and digital marketing. Led by industry experts, these programs provide actionable insights for entrepreneurs to develop technical skills and grow their creative ventures through practical application.
Photography Tutorials
Step-by-step editing guides and shooting techniques for photographers at all levels. Our tutorials focus on practical applications like skin retouching, lighting adjustments, and creative composites using industry-standard software and Summerana Academy's proprietary tools.
Business Tools
Downloadable resources including Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, marketing templates, and digital backdrops. These tools streamline post-processing workflows and enhance visual storytelling capabilities for photographers and content creators.
Community Access
Private platform connecting global entrepreneurs for knowledge sharing and professional support. Members gain access to peer feedback, collaborative opportunities, and exclusive Q&A sessions with industry leaders to foster business growth.
Editing Presets
Curated collections of Photoshop and Lightroom presets designed to simplify post-processing. These customizable tools help photographers achieve consistent, professional results while saving time on repetitive editing tasks.
People
Grace Pamela
Founder
Photographer-turned-educator with over a decade of experience mentoring creatives. Founded Summerana Academy in 2012 to combine her passion for photography with business development, creating a comprehensive platform for entrepreneurial growth.
Questions
What types of courses does Summerana Academy Academy offer?
We provide photography tutorials, business strategy courses, and digital marketing workshops taught by 35+ industry experts.
Are downloads included with membership?
Yes, members receive unlimited access to Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, marketing templates, and digital backdrops.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Our platform offers self-paced courses with lifetime access to course materials and updates.
How does the community benefit members?
Our private network connects global creatives for peer support, collaborative opportunities, and expert Q&A sessions.
What is the membership cost?
Academy membership is available for $19 per month, including all courses and downloadable resources.
Reviews (4)
Kay Sees
Dec 02, 2020
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Amazing products and tutorials! Absolutely worth the price of membership! Facebook page is wonderful for feedback and help as well - you can join the Facebook page even if you arent a member of Summerana.
Rachel
Oct 23, 2020
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I have really enjoyed learning through the many tutorials in the members area. The quality of overlays and backgrounds has beaten any other brands I have purchased, they are each well cut out, and designed, with such a variety!
Endless possibilities using the tools and tutorials!
Endless possibilities using the tools and tutorials!
Belinda Storms
Oct 07, 2020
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Love Summerana! The membership is perfect for me. Always willing to help with questions and give great feedback! The membership is not required to get great service from Grace Pamela and her team! Highly recommend.
Sara Hunt
Jul 26, 2020
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Summerana is an incredible place to learn all about photography. The membership program offers tons of informative tutorials on all types of editing techniques, from learning Lightroom and Photoshop to mastering more complex editing such as composite & painterly style imagery. Not to mention the wide variety of digital overlays, backgrounds, textures and Photoshop Actions & Presets that are available through your membership. Whether you are just starting out in your business, or a seasoned pro...every photographer should belong to this amazing group and membership!
