LUMINATE 2024
Luminate 2024, Live & In Person
We have an amazing, in-person weekend planned for you, focused on creativity and hands-on learning!
August 3-4, 2024
Saturday's model shoot will be in SW Portland. Sunday's events will be held at the SDF Collective in Gresham, OR.
You can attend the whole weekend or just one day! If you're a PPA member and attend Sunday, you will earn a PPA Merit.
Schedule Overview
Saturday, August 3:
10am-12pm: Group Photo Shoot with Professional Models (Location in SW Portland)
(Register separately for this on this event here)
Sunday, August 4: Bring your camera!
8:30-9:00am: Continental breakfast
9:00am-12:00pm: Building a Business that Works for You + Restorative Exercise with Sarah DeGrave
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch included
1:00-3:30pm: Mastering Creative In-Camera Shooting Techniques with Teresa Vick
3:30-5:00pm: Exploring Light with Pro Photo
(Attending this full day will earn a PPA Merit.)
Workshop Details
Building a Business That Works For You
Having a creative passion and skill set does not always transfer to working well for oneself. If you are having trouble creating a business that fits your creatively-wired brain, this workshop is for you. We’ll take a look at some common challenges that creative freelancers face around building and running a business, and explore how you might find ways of working that work for you. Make sure to bring a notebook and pen to jot down your insights from this interactive workshop.
Restorative Movement for Photographers
While the physical demands of taking photography can vary from person to person, one thing most photographers have in common these days are the impacts of hours spent at their computer, editing photos and marketing their business. In this workshop, we’ll look at how alignment awareness and corrective exercises can help offset the effects of deskbound work and provide self-care for a long and sustainable career. Come prepared for some light movement and stretching.
Mastering Creative In-Camera Shooting Techniques:
Are you ready to capture the world through your lens in a new and creative way? Join us for an exploration of in-camera shooting techniques, designed specifically for those who want to break out of their creative rut and try something new.
Throughout our time together, you'll learn the techniques most used by Teresa Vick and other tricks you may not have tried before to create something special—all without relying on post-processing software. Teresa will guide you through hands-on exercises and troubleshooting that will help you get a quick start into experimenting with these techniques. By focusing on in-camera techniques, you’ll develop the skills to create stunning images that reflect your unique perspective and artistic vision.
Whether you're a seasoned photographer looking to refine your skills or a beginner eager to explore the world of photography, this class is for you. Teresa believes that every photographer has a story to tell and a vision worth sharing. Join us to discover the power of your lens and the beauty of your own creativity. Together, let's embrace our worthiness, celebrate our individuality, and capture the world in all its wonderful, unfiltered glory.
About Your Speakers
Teresa Vick specializes in capturing romantic, whimsical, and timeless fine art portraits, creating heirloom wall art for her clients. Located in the PNW Teresa spends her time gardening on her 5 acres of beautiful property creating magical outdoor photography backdrops for her clients and other local photographers.
Photography IG: @teresa_vick
Studio + Property Rental IG: @silverstaracrespnw
Sarah DeGrave is an ADHD & Creative Coach, restorative movement teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. As a coach, she combines her knowledge of creative brain wiring and effective coaching tools with her experience in the arts to provide a unique, holistic approach to helping her clients. Her training includes courses with ADD Coach Academy, MentorCoach, Academy for Coaching Excellence, Transformation Academy, and more.
Learn more at sarahdegravecoaching.com or find her on Instagram: @sarahdegravecoaching.
