The Authentic Portrait: in person Workshop
Join us Dec 14, 2024 in Waldorf, MD (just outside of Washington DC) with Mentor Cat Ford-Coates as she pulls back the curtain on creating the Authentic Portrait experience for her clients and through campaigns to bring people in for celebration and personal transformation.
Learn to elevate your own style through a personal process to empower not only your own evolution as an Artist but as a human being.
Learn to elevate your own style through a personal process to empower not only your own evolution as an Artist but as a human being.
The Authentic Portrait Experience: Real, Raw, True
CONNECT
The sooner you can shift into your HEART the sooner your creative exploration will imbue with the love you have for your craft.
It doesn't have to be "hard" but you DO have to shake off your own self judgement of perfection. Connect to YOUR heart and nothing else in the world matters. Celebrating your community exactly as they are eliminates their default for self judgement and opens the door to acceptance, self value, and appreciating themselves at a deep level.
It doesn't have to be "hard" but you DO have to shake off your own self judgement of perfection. Connect to YOUR heart and nothing else in the world matters. Celebrating your community exactly as they are eliminates their default for self judgement and opens the door to acceptance, self value, and appreciating themselves at a deep level.
EXPLORE
Explore multiple lighting scenarios and move through each of your setups fluidly to create a library of imagery for everyone you photograph without the burden of overshooting.
FOLIO
Of course some may want to take the imagery created during this workshop and add it to their portfolios to showcase work they want to create with their clients to which you are absolutely welcome.
I also find that many attendees find that the work created here allow them to showcase their purpose and message in even more meaningful ways because it is connected to their heart and for that I am proud.
Share, print for your studios, or simply keep it for yourself because it will shift how you show up for your work, your clients, and for YOU.
I also find that many attendees find that the work created here allow them to showcase their purpose and message in even more meaningful ways because it is connected to their heart and for that I am proud.
Share, print for your studios, or simply keep it for yourself because it will shift how you show up for your work, your clients, and for YOU.
From Cat:
I'm excited to dive deep with you and be your sojourner of personal exploration which will empower you to grow as an Artist and as a human.
Creativity through Connection
I used to stare at my work with an immense self loathing. I could FEEL that I wanted my work to look like, but I was beyond frustrated that I couldn't bring it to life. It wasn't until I allowed myself to play, to experiment, and to fail that my work evolved.
My goal isn't to just hand you a lighting diagram and hope for the best. There are plenty of educators that can do that with you.
My goal is to not only share my journey and my process but to create WITH you, to explore with you, and to connect with you so that you can return to your studio in your own presence with your own muses, clients, and models to continue that exploration, to continue that connection, and continue the evolution of your work in your world.
You MUST connect with your heart.
You MUST connect with what you want for your work to not only look like, but to FEEL like: for you and for everyone you photograph.
My goal isn't to just hand you a lighting diagram and hope for the best. There are plenty of educators that can do that with you.
My goal is to not only share my journey and my process but to create WITH you, to explore with you, and to connect with you so that you can return to your studio in your own presence with your own muses, clients, and models to continue that exploration, to continue that connection, and continue the evolution of your work in your world.
You MUST connect with your heart.
You MUST connect with what you want for your work to not only look like, but to FEEL like: for you and for everyone you photograph.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have hotel recommendations?
The Master Suites Hotel is only two blocks from the workshop location at Circa Life Studios
What is the timeframe for the day?
We will start at 8:00am and wrap around or after 4:00pm and then come together again for dinner out nearby!
What airport do we fly into?
The Ronald Reagan Washington airport (airport code: DCA)
How many images would I receive from Cat for my session?
A value of $1500 from your workshop seat will be applied toward you purchase of imagery. Pricing is as follows:
- Individual image (qty 1-4): $600 per image
- Full Resolution Digital Collections:
- 20 images \ $5000 ($250 p/image)
- 10 images \ $3500 ($350 p/image)
- 5 images \ $2000 ($400 p/image)
How many seats are available for this workshop?
5 seats are available for this workshop with Cat. Intimate settings allow for personalized instruction so everyone can enjoy and get the most from this experience together.
Are there any bonuses?
Attendees who confirm their seat prior to December 1 will receive Cat's "Come As You Are" online course following the workshop (a $499 value) to be released in January of 2025
$1800 Investment
Portraits by Cat
Cat has been offering her Come As You Are series since 2017 and has been described as honest, captivating, and meaningful for her clients.
These portraits allow us to show up vulnerably with self compassion and grace and serve as part of our story.
These portraits allow us to show up vulnerably with self compassion and grace and serve as part of our story.
Workshop
You will walk away understanding the power of our work at a base and fundamental level. Stripping away the fluff to create real experiences for real people to connect with them on a heart level.
The byproduct of these experiences with our communities are recognition, appreciation, and revenue for your business.
The byproduct of these experiences with our communities are recognition, appreciation, and revenue for your business.
Community
A private FB group will be made available for paid attendees to collaborate and inform prior to attending to plan and make accommodations following enrollment.
Dr Donnamaria Robinson Jones
Donnamaria shares her experience in learning from Cat in person in 2024
Donnamaria of Circa Life Images is hosting this workshop in her Waldorf studio.
Donnamaria of Circa Life Images is hosting this workshop in her Waldorf studio.
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Join us Dec 14 for
The Authentic Portrait Experience Workshop
Where you will walk away understanding each aspect of both being photographed, how to streamline your authentic portrait sessions to celebrate your clients, help them to lean into appreciating their lives and own personal self value, how to market these for your studio, and connecting this experience with your heart and your purpose in personal transformation.
Personal Mentoring for Portrait Photographers who are tired of DIYing the hell out of it and hoping for the best. Dig into the heart of your work with sustainable practices, learn to serve from a place of love and honor, and let everything else take care of itself.
Please note that individual results may vary and success cannot be guaranteed. As with any business, your income will depend on your dedication and effort. The income examples provided are not intended to represent or guarantee that you or anyone else will achieve the same results. Your results will depend on many factors, including your background, experience, and the actions you take.
Please note that individual results may vary and success cannot be guaranteed. As with any business, your income will depend on your dedication and effort. The income examples provided are not intended to represent or guarantee that you or anyone else will achieve the same results. Your results will depend on many factors, including your background, experience, and the actions you take.
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