Do I need a professional camera?

No. You can complete the course using your smartphone or any camera available.

What are the age requirements?

TMN® Courses are designed for young creators aged 16–24.

How long does each course last?

Each TMN® Course runs for 4 weeks with one 1-hour live session per week.

Are the classes in English or Spanish?

Both. You can join an English or Spanish group depending on your preference.

What regions can participate?

Students can join from the United States, Latin America, and Spain — classes are taught online, so location isn’t a barrier.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Every participant receives a TMN® Certificate of Completion.

Can I gift a course to someone?

Yes. You can purchase any TMN® Course as a gift for someone else.

How do I join the live sessions?

After your purchase, you’ll receive your Zoom link, group confirmation, and Welcome Pack within 48 hours.

Creative Portfolio Development

$290.00 $320.00

GET YOUR WORK READY FOR REAL OPPORTUNITIES — FROM SELECTION, EDITING, SEQUENCING, AND PRESENTATION

A 4-week hands-on, mentored course for photographers and creators who want to build a professional portfolio. Learn the process by doing, with guidance, assignments, feedback, and results.

📅 STARTS THE FIRST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH

What you'll work on

Selecting your strongest work with professional criteria
Editing and sequencing images into a cohesive portfolio
Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and visual consistency
Writing a clear personal introduction and artist statement
Preparing your portfolio for clients, media, festivals, grants, or applications

Small groups.

GET YOUR WORK READY FOR REAL OPPORTUNITIES — FROM SELECTION, EDITING, SEQUENCING, AND PRESENTATION

A 4-week hands-on, mentored course for photographers and creators who want to build a professional portfolio. Learn the process by doing, with guidance, assignments, feedback, and results.

📅 STARTS THE FIRST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH

What you'll work on

Selecting your strongest work with professional criteria
Editing and sequencing images into a cohesive portfolio
Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and visual consistency
Writing a clear personal introduction and artist statement
Preparing your portfolio for clients, media, festivals, grants, or applications

Small groups.

Listen to what our participants had to say

Confidence to start. — Abigail

Built a real portfolio. — Noelia

Structure and confidence. — Claudia

Professionalized my work. — Micah

About the Course

This course is designed for creators who already have photographs or creative work and want to build a portfolio that communicates their vision professionally.

Across four weeks of guided mentorship and practical assignments, participants refine their work through editing, sequencing, feedback, and presentation. The result is a portfolio ready to be shared with media, festivals, clients, schools, or creative opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Portfolio Editing
How to identify your strongest work and remove images that weaken your portfolio.

Visual Storytelling
How to create consistency, rhythm, and flow across a body of work.

Professional Presentation
How to organize your work for websites, PDFs, grants, media applications, or client presentations.

Personal Direction
How to define your style, understand what makes your work unique, and communicate it with confidence.

HOW IT WORKS

Duration: 4 weeks (1 hour of instruction and mentorship per week)
Methodology: Instruction, assignments, and feedback
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Format: Live online sessions via Zoom
Group size: 6–8 participants
Start: First week of each month
Languages: English / Español
Certification: TMN® Certificate of Completion

About the Instructor

Pablo Herrera is the Founder and CEO of Teens Media Network® (TMN®). His work has been recognized by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), and he has been awarded by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE).

He has over 20 years of experience working in media and cultural journalism, covering film festivals, music festivals, red carpets, screenings, and cultural events internationally, including SXSW, Primavera Sound, and other major industry gatherings.

Portfolio

FAQs

Do I need professional equipment?
No. You only need a body of creative work you'd like to develop into a stronger portfolio. Your work can include photographs, videos, or other visual projects.

Who can join?
Anyone looking to build or improve a creative portfolio. Whether you're a student, emerging creator, or early-career professional, this course is designed to help you present your work with confidence.

What level is this course?
This course is suitable for beginner and intermediate creators who already have work to review and develop. No professional experience is required.

When do the sessions start?
New groups begin the first week of each month. You'll receive your schedule and Zoom link after enrollment.

Can I gift this course to someone else?
Yes. Select "This is a gift" during checkout and add the participant's name and email.

What happens after signing up?
After completing your purchase, you'll receive an email within 48 hours with your group confirmation, Zoom link, and Welcome Pack.

If you have any questions, contact teensmedianetwork@gmail.com