Erik Holladay-McCann is the creative force behind Holladay Photography and the mastermind of our Lighting Without Fear workshops. A photojournalist since age 14, Erik spent 25 years capturing headline moments before opening his Michigan studio in 2009. His bold, cinematic style and passion for visual storytelling have earned accolades from the Associated Press, Fearless Photographers, and publications like The Washington Post and Sports Illustrated. Whether he’s coaching photographers on flash fundamentals or sneaking a pack of Twizzlers onto set, Erik’s mission is simple: turn fleeting moments into art that makes you feel something.
