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HEY, IT'S WALID. HERE IS EVERYTHING ABOUT VBA PRO.

2X workshops every month
Direct access to me (video/audio/text), a true mentorship
2X Office Hours (ask me any question re your work/business)

Freeze your rate for the lifetime of your membership, no increases, ever.

I started my photography and film-making career without rich parents, mentorship, or access to opportunities. I know what it's like to have the odds stacked against you and still win. I'm teaching you, guiding you with, and mentoring you on those exact methods that helped me.

Become the creative who books better clients, charges more, and builds a business that works for you.

Keep scrolling, and I’ll show you exactly how it works.

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WHAT'S INSIDE OF VBA PRO

VBA PRO is direct access to me, real mentorship, and a clear path to success.

Every month you'll get two LIVE workshops. The first is lighting or posing, etc. Everything you need to have a successful shoot.

The second workshop is theme-based: Pricing, Marketing, Client Experience, Portfolio Reviews, etc.

It's a complete package for a profitable photography/video business.

See what's included below!

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WHAT YOU GET WITH VBA PRO EACH MONTH

WEEK 1: WORKSHOP: LIGHTING | POSING | ON-SET EDUCATION

The first week of each month is a LIVE session (recorded for replay) workshop on posing, lighting, how to use different lights, etc. You'll learn to increase your creativity!
WEEK 2: OFFICE HOURS W/ME!

Do you have questions about last week's workshop? Come in and ask me, directly. This is true mentorship.
WEEK 3: WORKSHOP: BUSINESS OF PHOTO|FILM|VIDEO

The 3rd week of each month includes a LIVE session (recorded for replay) workshop on the business of photo|video. Pricing, marketing, websites, it's all covered! You'll get 3 months of pricing, 3 months of marketing, etc. We go deep with quarterly themes.
WEEK 4: OFFICE HOURS W/ME!

Take advantage of asking me anything you want regarding your business! It's first come, first served. Portfolio reviews, photo reviews, pricing questions, all of it!
WORKSHOP LIBRARY

If you miss a class or wish to take it again, you can! As a VBA Pro member, you'll get access to previous workshops in our member library.
TEMPLATE LIBRARY

Need a contract or a model release? Did you need a logging sheet or a template for anything else? You'll have access to our growing template library to use.
FOREVER PRICE

To reward early founding members, your price will never, ever increase. As VBA Pro rates increase, you will enjoy your original grandfathered pricing.

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WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY IN VBA PRO COMMUNITY?

(…or week, or 3 a.m. panic — whatever your life looks like)

Once a week we go live: workshop or office hours. Miss it? The LIVE recording drops in the libray for replay!
VBA PRO is your 24/7 hangout, life-support line, and school that never overwhelms you. Come and go as life allows. You’re never alone and never buried. Pop in for 5 minutes or 5 hours, whenever you need. Scroll, help someone, ask a quick question, post a Photoshop meltdown, pricing panic, or “help, client call in 30 min!!!”
No overwhelm. Just steady, calm progress with the whole crew (and me) in your corner. And those workshops? Each workshop is designed to boost your business or your creativity. Every workshop is planned with intent, ready to serve you.
What to expect from the community and me

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HOW BAD EDUCATION
HAPPENS TO GOOD PEOPLE

The truth is, we’ve all watched the same YouTube videos.

Half the people teaching “how to make it” aren’t even booking real clients. Their full-time job is YouTube. Their business model is to send you down an endless rabbit hole of half-baked advice that keeps you clicking, not growing. The only thing growing is their channel, not your career.

Many of these “instructors” are teaching goals they have never reached themselves! How are they supposed to get you there if they’ve never been there?

My work? Just Google me. Album covers, billboards, Super Bowl commercials, huge magazines...and all built from zero with no agent, no manager, no rich family.

Everything you're learning comes from me and my real life experiences, and personal strategies. I’ve lived every step, fought every fight, and now I’m handing you the exact playbook. That’s why I created VBA PRO.

No rabbit holes. No theory. Just what actually works, from someone who’s actually done it.

WHO SHOULD JOIN VBA PRO

YOU'RE A GREAT FIT FOR VBA PRO!

Frustrated Photographer/Filmmaker ready to go full-time!
You've tried everything but feel lost and ready to quit.
People say you're talented, but you cannot make money.
You want someone who's actually done it to guide you step-by-step.
You recognize the benefit of having a mentor guide your career.
You're willing to show up, do the work, and invest in your future.

MAYBE SKIP.

People who treat photography or film-making as a hobby.
You feel free YouTube videos are "strategy" for you.
Not ready to invest time + money in your career
You skip every workshop you sign up for.
People who want "secrets" without putting in the work

MEET YOUR MENTOR :)

Hey, it’s Walid.

I’ve photographed covers for Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, photographed #1 albums for Ciara, Usher, Tiziano Ferro, and Tamar Braxton, worked inside Madonna’s camp, and directed music videos for Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, etc.

I’ve also popped up on Braxton Family Values, Make Me a Supermodel, and in a Super Bowl commercial opposite Mary J. Blige (as myself).

All of it is built from zero: no agent, no manager, no connections, just a camera and a lot of late nights. I started exactly where many of you are right now...shooting weddings and family portraits, trying to figure out how to turn talent into a real career without burning out.

I’ve lived at every level of this industry, and I know what actually works. That’s why I created VBA PRO! To hand you the roadmap, the pricing strategies, the client know-how, and the creative confidence I wish I’d had sooner.

No gatekeeping, no theory, just the real stuff from someone who’s walked the whole path. I’ve got your back.

Walid

YES, I'M IN! LET'S DO THIS!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU JOIN VBA PRO

You'll get an instant email with your username/password. This will give you access to the VBA Pro dashboard, which is your key to workshop replays and business templates! You'll also have instant access to our community on Discord.

Look at the calendar of upcoming workshops, office hours and events. You can jump into our next live workshop, volunteer to be a student or just sit in the audience. Can't make the workshop? Get access to any workshop in the Replay Library!

Finally, your monthly rate is locked in! No surprises, ever.

GET SUPPORT

Instant Community!

Jump right into the private PRO area on Discord. Say hi, post a quick intro, & the community will welcome you personally!

GET TOOLS

Instant Tools!

Instant access to our download library: contracts, shot lists, worksheets, etc.

GET KNOWLEDGE

Instant Replays!

Get every workshop from the day you join VBA, forward (plus a growing archive). Watch anytime, as many times as you want.

FAQ

If your questions aren't answered yet, feel free to send an Instagram DM!

HOW MUCH IS VBA PRO?

The exact price is on the green Buy Now button. Whatever you pay today locks forever—no hikes, ever.

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE THE LIVE WORKSHOPS?

No stress. Every workshop records in HD and hits your Replay Library. Rewatch anytime, forever—as long as you're active. Life's fun, but VBA Pro Workshop replays mean zero FOMO.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED EACH WEEK?

Almost none, or as much as you want. It’s completely up to you. You’ll get 2 workshops a month (one creative, one business), each under 90 minutes. Watch live or catch the replay at 2X speed!

Beyond that, pop into Discord for 2 minutes to ask a quick question, or hang out longer to help others and build relationships. The more you put in, the faster you grow; but even 2–3 hours a week moves the needle dramatically.
No homework, no guilt trips, no overwhelm. Just progress on your schedule.

IS MY PRICE REALLY LOCKED IN FOREVER?

Yes! 100%. Stays the same year after year, even if public rates hit $150+. Early Founders like you get rewarded for life.

WHAT KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY DO YOU COVER?

Everything client-based: weddings, portraits, commercials, fashion, videos. My strategies scaled me from family shoots to Vanity Fair which means they'll work for your niche too.

DO I GET TO SPEAK WITH YOU DIRECTLY, WALID?

Absolutely: 2x/month office hours, bookable 1-on-1s inside of VBA Pro (Founders first), daily Discord conversations. ($450/call for outsiders —unlimited here.)

I'M A TOTAL BEGINNER/I'M ALREADY A PRO - WILL THIS STILL WORK FOR ME?

Yes, on both ends, and that’s by design. I started exactly where most beginners are (shooting family sessions and small weddings, zero connections, figuring it out as I went). I also run a studio that shoots Vanity Fair covers and big brand commercials.

Yes. I started with weddings, hit Super Bowls. Beginners get foundations; pros get scaling tools. Community mixes levels, we all lift together.

WHY ISN'T THERE A MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE?

Because this isn’t a $27 impulse course you binge and forget. It’s real, ongoing mentorship from someone who’s actually built the career most people only dream about. This is mentorship, not a test-drive course. I want committed creators who show up. Results > refunds.

HOW DO I JOIN?

Click green button, pick plan, done in 60s. Instant email/login + welcome from me.

CAN I CANCEL ANYTIME?

Yes — no contracts, no tricks.

Monthly plan: Cancel with one click and your access runs until the end of the current billing month.
No partial refunds.
Yearly plan (the one I really recommend because it’s way cheaper): Cancel anytime, and you keep full access until the end of your 12-month term. You simply won’t be re-billed at renewal. No prorated refunds.

Either way, the moment you cancel, your grandfathered Founder rate is gone forever. If you ever want to come back later, you’ll pay whatever the current (higher) price is.

GET VBA PRO MENTORSHIP

VBA PRO MONTHLY

Workshop 1: Lighting/Posing/On-set Skills
Workshop 2: Pricing/Marketing/Portfolios/Social Media/etc.
Office Hours: 2X per month! Direct access to me via video/audio about your business/portfolio needs!
Replay Library: Access to replay previous workshops!
Download Library: Access to templates such as contracts/waivers/worksheets/business forms/etc
Whatever plan you pick today is your price for life.

$149/Month

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VBA PRO YEARLY

Workshop 1: Lighting/Posing/On-set Skills
Workshop 2: Pricing/Marketing/Portfolios/Social Media/etc.
Office Hours: 2X per month! Direct access to me via video/audio about your business/portfolio needs!
Replay Library: Access to replay previous workshops!
Download Library: Access to templates such as contracts/waivers/worksheets/business forms/etc
Whatever plan you pick today is your price for life.

$120/Month (billed annually at $1450)

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WHAT CURRENT VBA MEMBERS SAY

The difference for me was mentorship. Walid taught me about pricing, my ideal client, lighting and how to answer specific questions from clients. Thank you, Walid!

Zachary Olson

Luxury Real Estate Videographer,
Arizona

I was able to negotiate doubling my rate with a company I had been working with for the past 2 years. The owner also asked if I would be interested in shooting a couple more of their other LA brand ambassadors. And we negotiated a new rate!

Kelly Gullet

Fashion/Brand Photographer,
Los Angeles, CA.

I had been given (marketing advice) by Walid to get a special lapel pin with a camera. It finally arrived! And it works!! Yesterday I got someone to ask me about my portrait photography. (Clients on day 1 of Walid's advice)

Miguel Pro Photo

Fashion Photographer,
Oklahoma