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SUMMER STUDIOS SPECIFICS

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Certificate of Completion

START TERM

June 9th | July 7th | August 4th

DURATION

3 weeks | 60 hours

MODALITY

Full-Time | 4 Days a Week, 5 Hours a Day

TUITION

Domestic: $3,500 USD | International $4,000 | Early Bird Discount: Pay the full amount by March 31st and receive a $500 discount

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Technical Photography Skills

Learn camera settings, exposure, and framing techniques for high-quality fashion imagery.

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Lighting Mastery

Gain expertise in studio and natural lighting to create professional-level fashion photography.

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Editorial & Commercial Photography

Develop creative direction for fashion campaigns, lookbooks, and magazine-style shoots.

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Post-Production & Retouching

Learn industry-standard editing techniques to enhance and refine your images.

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Portfolio Development

Complete the program with a professional fashion photography portfolio, ready to present to agencies and clients.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

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Internships

Students at Istituto Marangoni Miami have access to a wide range of internship opportunities tailored to their field of study. Whether their focus is fashion design, fashion business, styling, or photography, these internships offer hands-on learning experiences that complement their academic training and prepare them for professional success.

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Industry Networking Sessions

At Istituto Marangoni Miami, networking is a crucial element of career development. Through our ‘In Conversation With’ series, we invite renowned industry figures to share their expertise and provide invaluable insights into achieving success. Additionally, our expert professors, industry events, volunteer opportunities, and brand partnerships create opportunities for students to expand their professional networks.

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Fashion Contests

We believe in the power of hands-on experience and creative competition as essential learning tools. That’s why we offer students the opportunity to participate in fashion and design contests, where they tackle real-world industry challenges such as creative direction, branding, and design for partner brands. These competitions provide invaluable experience, help students sharpen their skills, and build their professional portfolios.

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Collaborations

Istituto Marangoni Miami partners with some of the most prestigious brands in the fashion and design industries, offering students unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning and mentorship. These collaborations expose students to various aspects of the business, from styling runway looks for luxury labels like Chanel and Hugo Boss to producing still-life images published in major magazines like Vogue, OceanDrive, and Regia Magazine. Additionally, students can participate in visual merchandising projects, creative direction, and photography sessions with leading industry professionals such as Frederic Pinet and RioCam.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

Program Name Domestic International
Fashion Photography $3,500 $4,000
Program Name Domestic International
Fashion Photography $3,500 $4,000

Secure your spot in one of our Summer Studios by registering early and take advantage of our Early Bird Discount: pay the full amount by March 31st and receive a $500 discount. Regular cost applies to registrations completed after the deadline.

CREATIVE STORYTELLING

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CREATIVE STORYTELLING

Teaching Methods
Teaching Methods

The Fashion Photography program at Istituto Marangoni Miami provides an immersive learning experience focused on mastering the technical and creative aspects of capturing fashion through the lens. Students will engage in hands-on workshops, live photoshoots, and professional editing sessions. With mentorship from industry experts, participants will refine their skills in lighting, composition, and creative direction. The program also explores fashion storytelling, allowing students to conceptualize and execute editorial and commercial photography projects.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will have developed essential skills in photography techniques, including camera settings, exposure, and framing, ensuring they can capture high-quality images for fashion campaigns, lookbooks, and editorials. Participants will gain hands-on experience in working with studio and natural lighting, learning how to manipulate light to achieve different moods and aesthetics in their shots. They will also explore creative direction, styling, and set design, understanding how to compose visually compelling images that communicate a brand’s vision. Additionally, students will learn professional post-production and retouching techniques, enhancing their images using industry-standard software. Each student will complete the program with a curated portfolio of fashion photography work, ready to present to potential clients or employers.

Facilities and Resources

Students will work in Istituto Marangoni Miami’s professional photography studios, fully equipped with high-end cameras, lighting setups, and editing software. Located in the Miami Design District, the school provides an inspiring environment surrounded by luxury brands, fashion events, and creative professionals. Participants will have access to digital labs, fashion styling resources, and collaboration opportunities with models and designers to bring their creative visions to life.

How To Apply

To apply for the Fashion Photography program, students must complete the online application form, providing personal details and selecting their preferred start date. Upon submission, applicants must pay the full tuition fee to secure their place in the program. Additionally, they are required to submit a copy of their ID and an updated resume. Once the application process is complete, students will receive an email with detailed enrollment information, including orientation materials and preparation guidelines for the start of the program.

MEET OUR FACULTY

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Jorge Andres Castillo is a photographer, curator, and editor originally from Caracas, Venezuela. He has been teaching Fashion Photography at Istituto Marangoni Miami since 2018. Jorge has worked as a photo editor and curator for companies such as Fundación Empresas Polar Caracas, Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM), and Arts Connections Foundation in Miami. His experience includes his Master’s degree in Communication Design from the University of Essen, Germany, and 20 years of experience with photography. He is now the owner and director of Jacvisual LLC, where he helps brands create their visual communication. Teaching Areas: Photography- Editing and Retouching and Lifestyle Photography
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Jorge Castillo
Fashion Styling Professor
Karla was born in Mexico City, where she lived until she was ten. Later, she moved to Milan, Italy, with her mother, an opera singer at the time. In Milan, particularly while gazing at the shop windows along Via Monte Napoleone, her love for fashion began to blossom. Later, her mother transitioned into acting, and they relocated to Los Angeles, where Karla discovered the allure of Hollywood. Drawing from these formative experiences, Karla merged her passion for fashion and celebrity culture, becoming a highly skilled celebrity stylist. Karla's educational journey in fashion began at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, followed by advanced studies at Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Concurrently, Karla began experimenting with styling by revamping the wardrobes of her musician friends, a practice that soon solidified her career path. Over the next 25 years, Karla established herself as one of the most successful celebrity stylists in Mexico and beyond. She has styled renowned figures such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico. Now residing in Miami with her husband and two daughters, Karla shares her expertise as a professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. Teaching Areas: Business of Styling and Fashion Styling 4
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Karla Guindi
Fashion Styling Program Leader
Juanita Crary is an experienced fashion stylist and journalist skilled in photography production, advertising, writing, and PR graduated from Universidad de Los Andes. Her Colombian background provides international experience to students, adding to her importance at Istituto Marangoni Miami. As an influential and accomplished arts and creative professional, Juanita has had a history of working in the entertainment industry with top names such as Rolling Stones Magazine, Avessa Magazine, Anthropologie, Caracol TV, and with artists like Maluma and others. Teaching Areas: Fashion Styling I, Visual Research, Trend Forecasting and Editorial Creative Direction
read more
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Juanita Crary
Fashion Styling Professor
Sarah Watson-Baik, a dynamic creative and educator from California, holds Fine Art and Commercial Photography degrees. She's an art, design, fashion, Korean culture, wellness, and sustainability expert. With a background in journalism, she covered the Britpop era and Japanese Harajuku fashion. She continued her education in London at Central St. Martins College and Goldsmiths College. With over a decade in Seoul, South Korea, she's a respected teacher, fashion stylist, professor, and social media influencer. Now based in Miami, she's a Professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami, passionately advocating for Korean and Southeast Asian fashion and culture. Teaching Areas: Fashion Campaign & Photography, Fashion Styling 2 and 3
read more
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Sarah Watson-Baik
Fashion Styling Professor

MEET OUR FACULTY

All faculty
All faculty
Jorge Andres Castillo is a photographer, curator, and editor originally from Caracas, Venezuela. He has been teaching Fashion Photography at Istituto Marangoni Miami since 2018. Jorge has worked as a photo editor and curator for companies such as Fundación Empresas Polar Caracas, Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM), and Arts Connections Foundation in Miami. His experience includes his Master’s degree in Communication Design from the University of Essen, Germany, and 20 years of experience with photography. He is now the owner and director of Jacvisual LLC, where he helps brands create their visual communication. Teaching Areas: Photography- Editing and Retouching and Lifestyle Photography
read more
celebrity styling techniques
Jorge Castillo
Fashion Styling Professor
Karla was born in Mexico City, where she lived until she was ten. Later, she moved to Milan, Italy, with her mother, an opera singer at the time. In Milan, particularly while gazing at the shop windows along Via Monte Napoleone, her love for fashion began to blossom. Later, her mother transitioned into acting, and they relocated to Los Angeles, where Karla discovered the allure of Hollywood. Drawing from these formative experiences, Karla merged her passion for fashion and celebrity culture, becoming a highly skilled celebrity stylist. Karla's educational journey in fashion began at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, followed by advanced studies at Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Concurrently, Karla began experimenting with styling by revamping the wardrobes of her musician friends, a practice that soon solidified her career path. Over the next 25 years, Karla established herself as one of the most successful celebrity stylists in Mexico and beyond. She has styled renowned figures such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico. Now residing in Miami with her husband and two daughters, Karla shares her expertise as a professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. Teaching Areas: Business of Styling and Fashion Styling 4
read more
couture collections
Karla Guindi
Fashion Styling Program Leader
Juanita Crary is an experienced fashion stylist and journalist skilled in photography production, advertising, writing, and PR graduated from Universidad de Los Andes. Her Colombian background provides international experience to students, adding to her importance at Istituto Marangoni Miami. As an influential and accomplished arts and creative professional, Juanita has had a history of working in the entertainment industry with top names such as Rolling Stones Magazine, Avessa Magazine, Anthropologie, Caracol TV, and with artists like Maluma and others. Teaching Areas: Fashion Styling I, Visual Research, Trend Forecasting and Editorial Creative Direction
read more
garment development process
Juanita Crary
Fashion Styling Professor
Sarah Watson-Baik, a dynamic creative and educator from California, holds Fine Art and Commercial Photography degrees. She's an art, design, fashion, Korean culture, wellness, and sustainability expert. With a background in journalism, she covered the Britpop era and Japanese Harajuku fashion. She continued her education in London at Central St. Martins College and Goldsmiths College. With over a decade in Seoul, South Korea, she's a respected teacher, fashion stylist, professor, and social media influencer. Now based in Miami, she's a Professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami, passionately advocating for Korean and Southeast Asian fashion and culture. Teaching Areas: Fashion Campaign & Photography, Fashion Styling 2 and 3
read more
Watson-Baik11
Sarah Watson-Baik
Fashion Styling Professor

MEET OUR FACULTY

All faculty
All faculty
Jorge Andres Castillo is a photographer, curator, and editor originally from Caracas, Venezuela. He has been teaching Fashion Photography at Istituto Marangoni Miami since 2018. Jorge has worked as a photo editor and curator for companies such as Fundación Empresas Polar Caracas, Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM), and Arts Connections Foundation in Miami. His experience includes his Master’s degree in Communication Design from the University of Essen, Germany, and 20 years of experience with photography. He is now the owner and director of Jacvisual LLC, where he helps brands create their visual communication. Teaching Areas: Photography- Editing and Retouching and Lifestyle Photography
read more
celebrity styling techniques
Jorge Castillo
Fashion Styling Professor
Karla was born in Mexico City, where she lived until she was ten. Later, she moved to Milan, Italy, with her mother, an opera singer at the time. In Milan, particularly while gazing at the shop windows along Via Monte Napoleone, her love for fashion began to blossom. Later, her mother transitioned into acting, and they relocated to Los Angeles, where Karla discovered the allure of Hollywood. Drawing from these formative experiences, Karla merged her passion for fashion and celebrity culture, becoming a highly skilled celebrity stylist. Karla's educational journey in fashion began at Istituto Degli Abiti in Mexico City, followed by advanced studies at Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, and Art Direction. She also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Concurrently, Karla began experimenting with styling by revamping the wardrobes of her musician friends, a practice that soon solidified her career path. Over the next 25 years, Karla established herself as one of the most successful celebrity stylists in Mexico and beyond. She has styled renowned figures such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, and even the former First Lady of Mexico. Now residing in Miami with her husband and two daughters, Karla shares her expertise as a professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami. Teaching Areas: Business of Styling and Fashion Styling 4
read more
couture collections
Karla Guindi
Fashion Styling Program Leader
Juanita Crary is an experienced fashion stylist and journalist skilled in photography production, advertising, writing, and PR graduated from Universidad de Los Andes. Her Colombian background provides international experience to students, adding to her importance at Istituto Marangoni Miami. As an influential and accomplished arts and creative professional, Juanita has had a history of working in the entertainment industry with top names such as Rolling Stones Magazine, Avessa Magazine, Anthropologie, Caracol TV, and with artists like Maluma and others. Teaching Areas: Fashion Styling I, Visual Research, Trend Forecasting and Editorial Creative Direction
read more
garment development process
Juanita Crary
Fashion Styling Professor
Sarah Watson-Baik, a dynamic creative and educator from California, holds Fine Art and Commercial Photography degrees. She's an art, design, fashion, Korean culture, wellness, and sustainability expert. With a background in journalism, she covered the Britpop era and Japanese Harajuku fashion. She continued her education in London at Central St. Martins College and Goldsmiths College. With over a decade in Seoul, South Korea, she's a respected teacher, fashion stylist, professor, and social media influencer. Now based in Miami, she's a Professor of Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni Miami, passionately advocating for Korean and Southeast Asian fashion and culture. Teaching Areas: Fashion Campaign & Photography, Fashion Styling 2 and 3
read more
Watson-Baik11
Sarah Watson-Baik
Fashion Styling Professor 
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