Bay Area Creativity workshop

Last weekend on Saturday in September 2023; I planned, executed and hosted my first solo all day creative educational portrait photo workshop in NorCal - "Fuel your creativity". My heart is full is an understatement!!!

Over the years, I have spoken at several conferences including WPPI, Imaging USA, Click Away, Photo Native and many others plus led online workshops that were recurring with Click Community educational platform and retreats, however; this was a different type of experience managing it solo.

It was certainly exhausting no doubt, but I had so much fun being amongst other creatives who wanted to get together to learn, create, inspire others along the way and be a part of the creative photo community by lifting and supporting others.

We played with all kinds of light including #ocf explored creative elements indoors and outdoors, edited together and so much more that the day seemed short!

In fact I’m so inspired by the workshop; that I’m planning to host another one in 2024 March or April in SoCal. A full day of shooting, creating, sharing, connecting and laughing 🥰 You can join me by sharing your info in this google form. It’ll be an intimate workshop limited to 6 max ppl. Sponsors and vendors support to come soon.

Thanks to my AMAZING sponsor @millerslab for everything you do to support creatives, @theluupe for the awesome swag and support, @profoto for helping promoting creatives, and @studio___313 for the lovely studio space, all the models who did an awesome job collaborating with us! It was a team effort!

There’s not many #bipoc women photography educators around and I’m so so very thankful for the amazing brands, companies in helping promote my educational efforts and bringing creativity in photography/art to be something that we can all think about intentionally.

WPPI 2022

Phew! What a fun and interesting 3 days it was!! I was back late last night from WPPI and I still have goosebumps from the experience. Every time I am invited to speak at a conference, a class or lead a walk; I always hold that invitation as a high regard. I feel truly blessed to be doing what I do today in our world and sharing my knowledge is one way of me giving back to someone else who is extremely passionate to learn and grow in their skillset, hobby or business. It reminds me that what we do is important.

Last year in August 2021, was my first time attending and speaking at WPPI conference! Whaat? I stood up on the stage and led a talk as well as spoke at the Rangefinder lounge and it was the mostly amazing incredible experience ever. This year I led a Photo Walk which was all about befriending harsh light which was a sold out walk and I enjoyed every minute of teaching as well as connecting with the attendees. My walk sponsored by Millers lab as well as Sew Trendy accessories who gifted our model’s gown for the walk. Those who know my work well, may know that I am a light nerd and harsh light is actually one of my favorites to work with while exploring creativity. There’s nothing to be afraid of with harsh light when you learn to use it appropriately and embrace the shadows as well as use it as an opportunity to be distinctive in your brand.

Here are a few images from my Photo Walk. Would you like me to create a FREE guide with tips on how to ace creating in harsh light? If so, DM me at @mbmphotographs, leave a comment here and email me!

#wppi2022 #wppi #photographyeducator #creatinginharshlight

Subtle Light Play