Upcoming Events
At Denver Photo Collective
Building members & revenue online for creatives
Raise your hand if you want to keep trading time for money?! No one? Ok, we have your attention :) In this class we show you how to set yourself apart as a photographer by offering other aspects needed in the industry. We will show you exactly how many of our members have implemented their own member programs, and online revenue streams to their offers. The idea here is to streamline our processes and make more money, in less time.
We’ll have 1.5hr class and then leave 30 minutes to open up the class to any and all business questions!
Dates are January 23rd & May 8th
Elopement Shootout
This year we will be setting up a small wedding! We’ll have an arch where the couple will be married, seating for guests, and a tablescape for you to shoot. This is a super fun mini content shoot, where you can come in and everything is ready to go. We’ll even move around & pose the models for you, so it’s no pressure! Show up and shoot :)
You’ll have 30 minutes and there’s only 5 people at a time. Everyone is so considerate and helpful, you’ll get a ton of footage! This shoot will be great for marketing your valentines day minis & spring weddings. $99 to come play & always free for members! If you’re interested in becoming a member, all of our shootouts are included in the Signature Membership.
Prosecco & Play
Introducing our member appreciation day - Prosecco & Play!! This event was inspired by my favorite childhood activity. Playing dress-up. I used to go to this place called ‘Let’s Pretend’, and I would dress up as a princess and play in little-styled sets like Jasmine’s room or Cinderella’s Castle. It was the most magical experience in the world. I want to find that childlike play again, so let’s play <3
Bring a few outfits that are out of your comfort zone, to wear or to share. Or rummage through Skye Barker’s *(included in your membership) closet. We’ll spend the first 30 minutes figuring out what we want to dress up in and then we’ll take it one step further, and take some photos! I will be capturing you on the cyc wall, and we’ll provide some prosecco & charcuterie to boot.
Interested in becoming a member? Click below to join in on the fun all year long - plus you get monthly studio hours ;)
Lighting Class 101
Many of our friends in this community are natural light photographers. So in this class, we are opening up the world of external lighting so you can explore your creative ideas and goals! Whether you are looking for a better understanding of the equipment we have in studio, or you want an introduction to creative set-ups, we will cover it all in this 2-hour class, taught by lighting expert Kyle Durigan.
*this class is included with all memberships or just $99 for non-members
Mother’s Day Shootout
This styled shoot is a celebration of moms. She does it all, and looks good doing it ;) It’ll be editorial and darling and the shoot every mom wants to be a part of. We’ve planned this shoot a month before Mother’s Day so you can use these photos to market your Mother’s May mini sessions!
The shootout will take place on April 5th, model & makeup by Chelsea Reynolds
*Bookings will open soon!
Adult Prom
It’s Prom, it’s Fun, it’s Fashion! Join us for our Prom event on May 16th! There will be music, food, drinks and of course, photoshoot options so bring the camera ;)
VENDORS: Coming soon…
Grab a thrift store find, up-cycle your own dress or suit, or rent wardrobe from our favorite couture option from Skye Barker (free for members)! Be sure to stay until the end, we’ll be raffling off a 6-month studio membership, studio hours and so much more!
*Tickets go on sale April 1st!
Prosecco & Play Round two
Introducing our member appreciation day - Prosecco & Play!! This event was inspired by my favorite childhood activity. Playing dress-up. I used to go to this place called ‘Let’s Pretend’, and I would dress up as a princess and play in little-styled sets like Jasmine’s room or Cinderella’s Castle. It was the most magical experience in the world. I want to find that childlike play again, so let’s play <3
Bring a few outfits that are out of your comfort zone, to wear or to share. Or rummage through Skye Barker’s closet *(included in your membership). We’ll spend the first 30 minutes figuring out what we want to dress up in and then we’ll take it one step further, and take some photos! I will be capturing you on the cyc wall, and we’ll provide some prosecco & charcuterie to boot.
Interested in becoming a member? Click below to join in on the fun all year long - plus you get monthly studio hours ;)
Under the sun shootout
We love a completely creative and weird time. Are you with me? Come play with us on July 12th; models, makeup and set will be provided. All you need to do is show up and shoot!
This summer’s theme is allllll yellow for our Under the Sun theme. No need to lotion up though, we’ll be enjoying the AC indoors ;)
*Sign up’s coming soon!!
Annual Holiday Party
It's been a full year in our new space, and we are so grateful to have you here for the journey! We have loved being a part of your client's shoots, gatherings, and creative adventures. Come celebrate all that we've accomplished together and our biggest holiday party yet! We'll have holiday yums, hot coco bar, and of course sets & a model for you to play with! So bring your cameras. This is also a dressy event, so please come photo ready ;) Sparkles highly encouraged.
50 spots available, tickets go live November 1st at 3pm!
$29 ticket includes:
Entry
Raffle ticket
Hot coco bar & charcuterie
The raffle will be announced at 7:30pm
Prizes included photoshoots, studio hours, and our most sought-after gift - a FREE MEMBERSHIP
*Extra raffle tickets are $5 each
Holiday Set Bookings
Every year we have the opportunity to offer our members the BEST PERK EVER - Early access to the holiday set calendar!! On August 1st you can reserve your time (using your member code) for the holidays. The holiday sets will be installed the first week of October so you can start bringing clients in as early as October 6th. This allows for more weekend hours for everyone, as we’ve tended to sell out of weekends quickly in years past.
*Last year, members could only book member hours on weekdays, but this year we’ve updated this to allow for weekend hours! Every member can now use up to two consecutive hours each month during the holidays. This will enable you to use hours on both weekdays and weekends during our prime time!!
Members - set your alarm for 8am on August 1st! Links go live for the rest of the community on August 5th! Stay tuned for set details during ‘Christmas in July’ of course :) And if you’re not a member by now, this is the perfect time to start so you can lower your studio costs during the holidays!
Member Headshot Day
Member headshots are taken on a specific date, quarterly! This perk is included in all Signature & Premium memberships. Please use your member code to book your spot! Each member will get 5 minutes in front of the camera + a group shot. Please plan on arriving on-time and staying for an hour. If you have a wardrobe change, we will do those at the end as time persists.
Business Class for Creatives
If you’re like me, you got into photography because you’re creative, you want to go against the grain, have more freedom to do what you want with your time. But running a photography business is so much more than just going out and taking photos! This is where we come in. Let us show you how to effectively run the game through our proven tools, sales funnels and scheduling. Once these tools are implemented, you can spend less time worrying about posting to the universe and feel more confident in your pitches, pricing and getting the word out there. Come to class May 9th with the Owner of Denver Photo Collective.
Rebel & Romance
Love isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. But this love, this love is worth the drama. She’s a rebel, headed straight towards romance. And we’ll be here to capture it.
Join us February 3rd for a little twist on valentines day. We’re talking motorcycles and two love birds on the road to romance. It’s going to be edgy, it’s going to be HOT. It’s going to be at our studio with all the talent. Come play, you won’t regret it like that tat.
Stress Management for Creatives
This class is taught by our Studio Manager Ariana Van Anne. Ariana will cover the importance of managing our nervous system, how to curate our own stress management toolkits and even guide us through some life changing breathwork sessions. We’ll of course end the evening with a little dance party! It’s the most rewarding class you’ll ever attend!
After Midnight Photo Shootout
Our first ever shootout with strobes and off camera flash! Bring your camera and we’ll bring the fun!
The theme of this shootout is NYE - AFTER MIDNIGHT. Think shenanigans, martinis, pizza, disco balls and riding around in a grocery cart :) We will have 3 set’s for you, including a styled product shot set with our partner Beauty Booze!
Models, sets and lighting are all included (no experience necessary). Just come play! Your ticket is just $49.
BOOK HERE: https://denverphotocollective.as.me/?appointmentType=20477379
Business Class for Creatives
Come learn some strategic planning for your creative business with the owner of Denver Photo Collective. During this session we will cover your strategic sales funnel, basic business needs, and marketing opportunities.
Member Co-working
Members gather every Tuesday! Here’s what happens:
20 minute business strategy with the owner
Catching up with other members, collaborations on projects
Content creation for any upcoming social media needs
Planning
Every Tuesday 9am-11am and 5pm-7pm!!
Studio Equipment Class with Kyle Durigan
Kyle, the co-owner of Denver Photo Collective has finally invested in his dream tools for the studio. We can’t wait to show you why.
So maybe we spent $7,000 on lighting equipment and now we need to actually show you how it all works hahahah. But seriously, we have some insane things to show you. If you plan on leveling up your photography, this is the BEST place to start. When we can comfortably add lighting and modifiers to our arsenal, we are changing the game. LET’S GOOOOOOO
Skin Re-Touching Class
Chelsea Reynolds has shown us how to shoot with lighting and pose our models and now she is back to complete the process with her editing tools.
Skin re-touching class will cover how to take your lifestyle, beauty shots and headshots to the next level. If you don’t have photoshop yet, please download before class, because we will be using our new skills in class! Say goodbye to those small imperfections and hello to the most glowy, (but not over edited), skin!
We have so much fun at Chelsea’s classes and you will too. Stay tuned, she’ll be back in 2024, because everyone is asking!!
Member Photoshoot Day
Members come hang at the studio and grab your quarterly headshots, with the owner! If you’d like to be in our group shot, we are wearing white tops and jean bottoms. Members - check your email for the link to reserve your complimentary spot!
Studio Prep School is our annual retreat where we teach you how to run your OWN studio! We cover renting vs owning, legal aspects, studio programs, memberships and how to curate the best work/life balance through studio ownership. Because we are so grateful for this opportunity, we take once a year to share everything we know, to help you thrive in this space too.