A paid internship opportunity for local young women who want to gain real experience in running a wedding and portrait photography business.
You will hold reflectors and camera gear, fluff dresses, move furniture, stand in the rain, enjoy wild sunsets, learn about off-camera lighting, eat cake and get sore feet. You will learn a TON about being a photographer, but even more about how to give clients an amazing experience.
• Full training day in my home office
• On and off-camera flash education
• Guidance on key wedding day moments
• Tour of my client workflow
• Paid real wedding day experience
• Unlimited access for questions
• 18+ with a driver's license
• Lives in Fargo-Moorhead or 1-hour radius
• Friendly and hard working
• Comfortable shooting in manual mode
• Have some portrait photography experience
• Eager to grow your skills
• Available 10 weekend days April - December 2025
March 4-10: Applications open
March 11-12: Interviews
March 13: Intern Selected
Friday, May 16: Training day
June - December: WEDDING SEASON!
that I will use forever. It was very inspiring to watch Abby’s creative vision unfold right before me. Her attitude is infectious and made any shoot a fun adventure.
Abby taught me professional skills
Anna Lemm
I've had. I learned how to create a balance between work and personal life and prevent burnout. I feel prepared to turn my dream into a career.
One of the most powerful experiences
Libby King
things I have done for myself as a creative business owner! The program pushed me to grow and gave me enough confidence to begin shooting weddings on my own.
Interning for Abby was one of the most beneficial
Hillary Ehlen
about tapping into creativity and elevating her brand and business. I'm looking forward to bringing what I learned to my own clients for years to come!
Abby is a fountain of knowledge
CHELSEA SIMDORN
I learned how to set up off-camera flashes, how to pose large groups and even how to prepare for tax time. She is also an amazing person to hang out with!
Abby invested in me.
Alyssa Erickson
You’ll absorb more information than you ever thought!
Abby is an open book.
Hannah Balko
I learned a unique combination of personal creativity, professional composure, and a driven attitude to pursue excellence.
Abby is a fantastic teacher.
Lexi Berntson
and gain knowledge, I was able to gain a mentor and friend.
I was able to not just learn
Kayla Lee