Church & Spiritual Photography Masterclass
Photographing with Purpose — Serving God, Serving the Story
Ron Pollard
Guest Presenter: Ron Pollard
Jan. 13, 2026, 7pm est
Free Live webinar
All photos by Ronald Pollard Photography. All rights reserved.
You’re the person everyone calls when something meaningful is happening at church—baptisms, confirmations, Sunday worship, special services. But under pressure you wonder:
“Am I capturing the right moments respectfully?”
“How do I tell the whole story of a service—not just random shots?”
“What’s okay to photograph—and what crosses a line?”
This workshop is designed for church communicators, media volunteers, and photographers who want a clear, ethical plan to serve the mission and deliver consistently strong images.
Without a plan informed by ministry and ethics:
Important moments are missed or feel disconnected.
People feel photographed, not seen.
Your church’s website, social, and bulletins lack a cohesive story.
You burn time editing aimlessly—and still feel unsure about permissions and boundaries.
Small missteps can cost trust. A thoughtful, repeatable approach prevents that.
Ron Pollard at work.
Guest presenter Ron Pollard will share a purpose-driven, field-tested framework for photographing worship and church life with dignity and clarity.
In 45 minutes you’ll learn:
Lens of Faith: how to approach the work as ministry, not just art
Sacred Space Awareness: read light, symbols, architecture, and atmosphere
People-First Portraits: comfort before camera; minimal-gear lighting wins
Story Arc Method: wide → medium → tight to tell a complete service narrative
Ethics & Permissions: respectful boundaries, minors, and an archival mindset
You’ll walk away with a simple plan you can use the next time you step into the sanctuary.
Become the trusted visual partner for services, ministries, and seasonal campaigns.
Who this is for
Church comms/media staff
Volunteer photographers & ministry team leads
Freelancers serving faith communities
About the Presenter
Ron Pollard is a full-time portrait/commercial Photographer and visual storyteller — nationally & Internationally Published with 25 years experience.
He is known for a purpose-driven approach to church photography that centers dignity, story, and service. His teaching helps teams translate worship and ministry into meaningful, respectful visuals.
Hosted by Lyn Morton — professional photographer and educator. Lyn will facilitate Q&A and share ideas for promoting your church’s photographs.
Prior students say…
Jacob Capina, Graduating Senior Double Major Film & Photography
Ronald Pollard’s photography workshop was both inspiring and highly informative. His engaging instruction challenged us to rethink how we capture photography, emphasizing that capturing images is an act of worship. I especially appreciated the hands-on portion of the session, where we practiced taking photos under his guidance. Overall, it was an outstanding and enriching workshop that I would highly recommend.
- Lavern Stirrup, Director of Communications Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists