Fire symbolizes transformation, passion, and empowerment, representing both literal and figurative change. It embodies the warmth of enlightenment and the heat of creative energy, driving growth and rebirth. As a powerful force, fire signifies stepping into one's strength, where boldness and intensity fuel artistic expression. It is the catalyst for turning ideas into reality, igniting both the internal and external world with purpose and creativity.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
11am - 6pm
Arvada & Golden, CO
Ignite Your Creative Vision
Join us for a transformative experience designed for photographers who crave deep creative expression, intentional work, and artistic growth. Our Element Series: FIRE Photography Workshop is inspired by the profound connection between the elements and the creative journey, focusing on FIRE as a symbol of transformation, passion, and power.
If you're ready to move beyond the ordinary and dive into artful and intentional imagery, this workshop is for you!
Investment: $595
(limited spots available)
I welcome growth and change. The passion within me burns deep. I am power.
I welcome growth and change. The passion within me burns deep. I am power.
This Workshop is for you if…
You’re excited to take time to nurture a creative idea and fully bring it to life.
You’re ready to let creativity consume you and challenge the way you approach photography.
You want to explore in-camera creative techniques such as double exposure and dragging the shutter to illustrate movement.
You’re passionate about collaboration and community
You don’t need a massive portfolio from this session, but instead crave a few strong, creatively charged images that speak to your artistic vision.
What You’ll Get
Education and mentorship from two professional photographers, Lindsey and Lauren.
Insights from two guest speakers on marketing and financial empowerment:
Alana Macy (Women & Wealth) on releasing emotional blocks tied to finances.
Bri Rios (The Chatter Club) on innovative strategies for social and word-of-mouth marketing.
Two Styled Sessions:
A maternity model session and a couple’s session (3 hours of hands-on shooting).
A welcoming community experience with lunch provided to fuel both body and mind.
Why This Workshop is Unique
Unlike traditional workshops focused on volume, the Element Series is about intention and transformation. You will leave with a few deeply meaningful images that reflect your creative process and growth. The emphasis is on creating portraits with fire—both literal and metaphorical—that capture enlightenment, warmth, passion, and empowerment.
Explore advanced techniques like:
Double exposure for layered storytelling.
Creating atmosphere through light and warmth.
Incorporating fire as both a literal element and a symbol of transformation.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Meet & Greet at Lindsey's house by the fire, enjoy a relaxed lunch, and connect with fellow photographers.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Creative Photography Discussion with Lindsey and Lauren.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Guest Speakers: Alana Macy & Bri Rios.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Group breakout session to develop your creative vision and plan your shoot.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Styled Shooting Session at a private property in Golden:
3:00 - 4:30 PM: Maternity Model session.
4:30 - 6:00 PM: Couple session featuring Katie and Luke, with an elemental fire experience, adding a transformative visual and emotional layer to your final images.
Schedule
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Bri Rios
Bri Rios is the founder of The Chatter Club, a PR and marketing agency specializing in media, social media, and word-of-mouth strategies. With 8 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has worked with clients ranging from solopreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Known for creating viral campaigns, Bri has a proven track record of growing companies from launch to acquisition.
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Alana Macy, CFP®, MBA, Wealth Advisor with Bloom Wealth Advisors
Alana Macy is a Certified Finanical Planner™ and Wealth Advisor at Bloom Wealth Advisors. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in retirement planning, comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. She has a passion for educating women to feel empowered to take control of their finances. She created a Women & Wealth workshop that she has been presenting for the last two years to create a safe space for women to feel heard and supported while learning valuable money lessons. She loves helping people create a plan to pursue their lifelong goals. For more information you can head to her website: https://www.bloomwealthadvisors.com/
FAQs
Is this workshop open to all photographers?
YES!! We welcome photographers at all stages of your career / creative path. We will not be going over basic camera skills, so you will need to understand your camera well enough to operate it independently. However, we LOVE getting creative and teaching and learning tricks, so please don’t feel like you can’t discuss settings and try something new. Whether you are just starting, or have been doing this for years, we believe that there is ALWAYS something new to learn!
Do we have permission to share what we create?
Absolutely!! All of our models have signed a full model release, granting permissions for you to use the images on you website, social media and marketing materials.
However, please remember, that we have designed the workshop so that you have the freedom to explore, be creative, try something new without the pressure or expectation of having to deliver a full gallery.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand that life happens… blizzards, monsoons, freaking Covid (can’t believe we are still talking about this), births, locusts, other unforeseen events…REFRESH will do its best to accommodate within reason. Please recognize that we are a small business and due to the intimacy and limited seats of each workshop, we are not able to refund, but can offer a partial credit for a future workshop. If you have specific requests or questions, please feel free to email us at refreshretreatco@gmail.com
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