We are a group of photographers WHO WANT TO HELP YOU UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL.

About Erika Hatfield:

Founder, Photographer, and Educator

Hi, I’m Erika Hatfield! I’m the founder of Hatfield Photography and Next Level Photo Education. My journey in photography started in 2010, and it’s been an incredible adventure. Over the years, I’ve learned so much, not just about taking great pictures but also about teaching others how to capture the beauty of the world around them.

I started Next Level Photo Education in 2018 to share my passion for photography with learners of all ages. From kids and teens to adults, I love helping people discover their creative potential. When the world changed in 2020, I shifted to teaching photography online and had the opportunity to work with students from over 20 countries! Today, I’m excited to offer both live and self-paced courses, with a growing team of talented professional photographers joining me.

At Next Level Photo Education, I believe that with a bit of guidance and a lot of practice, anyone can become a great photographer. Let’s level up together!

Meet the team

JAKE HATFIELD

Hatfield Photography

MIGUEL PEREDA

Miguel Alexandro Videography

AARON SNYDER

AK Snyder Photography

JILL TATE

Administrative Assistant

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WE LEAD MONTHLY PHOTO WALKS IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA

  • NEXT LEVEL PHOTO EDUCATION - PHOTOGRAPHY FOR EVERYONE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Anyone can join this group (parents of photographers, hobbyists, aspiring professional photographers)! You’ll hear about upcoming new classes & can share photos taken by yourself or your children.

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  • LOCAL? JOIN OUR CHARLESTON, SC PHOTOWALK CLUB FACEBOOK GROUP

    This group is for photographers in the Charleston, SC area. Join Erika Hatfield (Next Level Photo Education) on a monthly photo walk meetup & use this group as a place to learn and help each other.

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  • UPCOMING PHOTO WALK - STONO RIVER COUNTY PARK - FEBRUARY 2, 2025 @ 4:30PM

    Let us know you’re joining us and watch for upcoming walk events on our Facebook page. These monthly photo walks are open to all ages and photographers using cell phones or cameras.

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