Canva for Photographers
with Jen Alvi M.Photog, M.Artist, CPP
Design Smarter. Market Consistently. Save Serious Time.
Come spend the day learning how photographers can use Canva as a powerful, practical marketing tool—without feeling overwhelmed or “design-challenged.” This hands-on workshop breaks Canva down into simple, repeatable workflows you can use immediately for your business.
Through guided lessons and short, low-pressure exercises, you’ll learn how to create polished marketing materials that look cohesive, professional, and on brand—even if design isn’t your strong suit.
A PDF workbook is included so you can revisit the process anytime and continue building long after the workshop ends.
What We’ll Cover (Time Permitting)
- Brand Kit - Store logos, brand colors, and fonts to create consistent marketing across every platform.
- Templates - Customize ready-made layouts for social media, pricing guides, email graphics, and client communication.
- Photo Editing Tools - Crop, straighten, adjust brightness and contrast, and apply subtle filters to enhance your work.
- Background Remover (Pro) - Instantly remove backgrounds for clean portrait cutouts, product features, or promotional graphics.
- Magic Resize- Repurpose one design across multiple platforms—no starting over.
- Grids & Frames - Create portfolio collages, album previews, card designs, and storytelling layouts with ease.
- Folders & Projects - Organize designs by client, session type, or marketing campaign so nothing gets lost.
- Content Planner (Pro) - Schedule and publish social media posts directly from Canva.
- Animations & Video Tools - Create animated posts, reels, or slideshow-style sneak peeks to boost engagement.
- Text Tools & Fonts - Add polished typography for quotes, announcements, and branded messaging.
- PDF Creation - Design welcome guides, pricing sheets, contracts, or lead magnets as downloadable PDFs.
- QR Codes - Link directly to galleries, booking pages, or websites—perfect for print and in-person marketing.
- AI Tools - Use simple prompts to help draft blog posts, captions, or generate design ideas.
- Presentations - Build and deliver live or recorded presentations with slides, notes, video, and animation.
You’ll Walk Away With
- A clear Canva workflow tailored specifically for photographers
- Branded templates you can reuse again and again
- Greater confidence creating your own marketing materials
- Tools to stay visually consistent across all platforms
- More time focused on shooting—not designing
If you’ve ever thought “I know I need better marketing, I just don’t know where to start,” this workshop gives you the structure, tools, and confidence to finally make it easy—and sustainable.
SPEAKER BIO:
Jen Alvi has been a portrait photographer since 2011, focusing on families, high school seniors, headshots, and fine art. She is currently shifting to commissioned fine art portraits for custom-built homes.
After many years serving on the board for Professional Photographers of Idaho and also being the CEO of Save the Day Seasonings, Jen has heavily leaned on Canva for saving time creating marketing and printed designs. Jen also creates a weekly newsletter and a quarterly digital magazine.
Jen has been using Canva for 5 years and has created over 1,500 designs! Now with integrated AI features throughout Canva, the ability to edit photos, videos, and write text will blow your mind!
All-Day Workshop Pricing Information:
- $99 PPSV Members
- $129 Affiliates (PPWC & PPSCV)
- $199 Non-Members
