Rise Up Workshop: A Space to Grow, Connect, and Elevate

This past year, something pretty incredible unfolded not just once, but twice. In both the Fall and Spring, we opened the doors to the Rise Up Workshop and invited photographers to step into a space designed for connection, growth, and hands-on learning — and wow, did they show up.

The original vision was simple but powerful. We wanted to create a workshop where you wouldn’t just take notes, but take action. Where you’d walk away with more than a handful of tips, but with real clarity, a spark of confidence, and a community to keep cheering you on after the day was done.

Fall’s workshop brought energy, emotion, and the kind of "aha" moments that make you remember why you picked up a camera in the first place. Then, in the Spring, we came back with even more heart and even more intention. We shifted, adapted, and focused on what we do best — photography storytelling, real-time coaching, and business strategy that actually works.

Each time, the workshop was intentionally built to be hands-on, not just sit-and-soak-it-in. What sets this experience apart is the opportunity to work with real models in real time — practicing posing, refining lighting techniques, and receiving 1:1 coaching throughout the day. Attendees didn’t just watch someone else shoot, they were behind the camera, creating, experimenting, and getting live feedback to grow in the moment.

We covered everything from natural light and reflector techniques to creative off-camera flash setups, styling, and editing flow. Both in-person and online sales strategies were broken down in a way that felt approachable and authentic — no pressure, just service-based confidence. And through every session, we shared the real stuff — the strategies that worked, the mistakes we learned from, and the small changes that made a big difference.

From golden wildflower fields to vibrant downtown textures, our styled shoots weren’t just pretty — they were intentional storytelling sessions with real models and real coaching. Attendees got to experiment, ask questions in the moment, and finally feel confident shooting in natural light without second-guessing themselves.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business, unsure of your style, or just plain tired of trying to fi

gure it all out alone — Rise Up was made for that. It’s not about being the “best” photographer in the room. It’s about stepping into who you already are and rising into who you’re becoming.

We’re already dreaming up what’s next. If you're a photographer ready to pivot, to connect with clients more deeply, or to fall back in love with your craft — we hope you’ll join us next round.

Because Rise Up isn’t just a name. It’s a call to action.