The Wedding & Portrait Workshop is an immersive experience designed to inspire creativity, sharpen technical skills, and prepare you to take your business to the next level. This all day workshop brings together some of the industry's top talent who will share their techniques for creating stunning portraits.

The Wedding & Portrait Workshop is an immersive experience designed to inspire creativity, sharpen technical skills, and prepare you to take your business to the next level. This all day workshop brings together some of the industry's top talent who will share their techniques for creating stunning portraits.

Learn from the pros at the top of their field. They'll cover a wide range of topics to inspire and help you move your photography to the next level.

Bring your camera and work side by side with our ambassadors while photographing models in a variety of setups. Gain inspiration from fresh lighting and posing techniques. Take advantage of using lenses and cameras from our brand partners for the day.

Engage and network with fellow photographers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Pose questions and engage in conversations with our brand partners.

Learn from the pros at the top of their field. They'll cover a wide range of topics to inspire and help you move your photography to the next level.

Bring your camera and work side by side with our ambassadors while photographing models in a variety of setups. Gain inspiration from fresh lighting and posing techniques. Take advantage of using lenses and cameras from our brand partners for the day.

Engage and network with fellow photographers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Pose questions and engage in conversations with our brand partners.

Learn from pros at the top of their field. They will cover a wide range of topics to help you take the next steps with your photography skillset.

Bring your camera and work side by side with our ambassadors while photographing models in a variety of setups. Gain inspiration from fresh lighting and posing techniques. Take advantage of using lenses and cameras from our brand partners for the day.

Engage and network with fellow photographers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Pose questions and engage in conversations with our brand partners.

Learn from the pros at the top of their field. They'll cover a wide range of topics to inspire and help you move your photography to the next level.

Bring your camera and work side by side with our ambassadors while photographing models in a variety of setups. Gain inspiration from fresh lighting and posing techniques. Take advantage of using lenses and cameras from our brand partners for the day.

Engage and network with fellow photographers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Pose questions and engage in conversations with our brand partners.

Summer Grace

Canon & Profoto Ambassador

Summer Grace is a Seattle-based photographer specializing in weddings, editorials, and elevated celebrations. With a background in media and communications, her work is rooted in thoughtful storytelling and genuine connection. Known for capturing vibrant energy, real emotion, and fleeting moments, Summer approaches each project as both an artist and collaborator. Her deep love for film photography gives her imagery a timeless, cinematic quality—transforming meaningful moments into lasting visual stories.

Follow Summer's work at summergracephoto.com and instagram.com/summergrace.photo/

Sarah Anne Thompson

Fujifilm & Profoto Ambassador

Sarah Anne Thompson is a destination wedding photographer known for her editorial and documentary style imagery that captures the emotional depth and story of each celebration with intentional artistry. Based on the West Coast and shooting both film and digital, she brings calm guidance, intuitive awareness, and a thoughtful approach to every couple’s day, making photography feel effortless and joyful. Beyond her stunning portfolio, Sarah teaches from experience — helping other creatives elevate their craft with clarity, purpose, and storytelling at the heart of their work.

Follow Sarah’s work at sarahannethompson.com and instagram.com/sarah.anne.thompson/

Reza Malayeri

Sony Cinematography Creator

Reza Malayeri is a Seattle-based creative director, filmmaker, photographer, FAA-certified drone pilot, educator, and IT specialist. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in wedding and portrait photography, cinematography, and content creation that inspires and educates. Passionate about teaching, Reza simplifies complex photography and filmmaking techniques, making them accessible to creators at all levels. His diverse skill set and dedication to empowering others make him a valuable resource for aspiring storytellers and videographers.

Follow Reza's work at rmalayeri.com and instagram.com/rmalayeri

Summer Grace

Canon & Profoto Ambassador

Summer Grace is a Seattle-based photographer specializing in weddings, editorials, and elevated celebrations. With a background in media and communications, her work is rooted in thoughtful storytelling and genuine connection. Known for capturing vibrant energy, real emotion, and fleeting moments, Summer approaches each project as both an artist and collaborator. Her deep love for film photography gives her imagery a timeless, cinematic quality—transforming meaningful moments into lasting visual stories.

Follow Summer's work at summergracephoto.com and instagram.com/summergrace.photo/

Sarah Anne Thompson

Fujifilm & Profoto Ambassador

Sarah Anne Thompson is a destination wedding photographer known for her editorial and documentary style imagery that captures the emotional depth and story of each celebration with intentional artistry. Based on the West Coast and shooting both film and digital, she brings calm guidance, intuitive awareness, and a thoughtful approach to every couple’s day, making photography feel effortless and joyful. Beyond her stunning portfolio, Sarah teaches from experience — helping other creatives elevate their craft with clarity, purpose, and storytelling at the heart of their work.

Follow Sarah’s work at sarahannethompson.com and instagram.com/sarah.anne.thompson/

Reza Malayeri

Sony Cinematography Creator

Reza Malayeri is a Seattle-based creative director, filmmaker, photographer, FAA-certified drone pilot, educator, and IT specialist. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in wedding and portrait photography, cinematography, and content creation that inspires and educates. Passionate about teaching, Reza simplifies complex photography and filmmaking techniques, making them accessible to creators at all levels. His diverse skill set and dedication to empowering others make him a valuable resource for aspiring storytellers and videographers.

Follow Reza's work at rmalayeri.com and instagram.com/rmalayeri

Summer Grace

Canon & Profoto Ambassador

Summer Grace is a Seattle-based photographer specializing in weddings, editorials, and elevated celebrations. With a background in media and communications, her work is rooted in thoughtful storytelling and genuine connection. Known for capturing vibrant energy, real emotion, and fleeting moments, Summer approaches each project as both an artist and collaborator. Her deep love for film photography gives her imagery a timeless, cinematic quality—transforming meaningful moments into lasting visual stories.

Follow Summer's work at summergracephoto.com and instagram.com/summergrace.photo/

Sarah Anne Thompson

Fujifilm & Profoto Ambassador

Sarah Anne Thompson is a destination wedding photographer known for her editorial and documentary style imagery that captures the emotional depth and story of each celebration with intentional artistry. Based on the West Coast and shooting both film and digital, she brings calm guidance, intuitive awareness, and a thoughtful approach to every couple’s day, making photography feel effortless and joyful. Beyond her stunning portfolio, Sarah teaches from experience — helping other creatives elevate their craft with clarity, purpose, and storytelling at the heart of their work.

Follow Sarah’s work at sarahannethompson.com and instagram.com/sarah.anne.thompson/

Reza Malayeri

Sony Cinematography Creator

Reza Malayeri is a Seattle-based creative director, filmmaker, photographer, FAA-certified drone pilot, educator, and IT specialist. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in wedding and portrait photography, cinematography, and content creation that inspires and educates. Passionate about teaching, Reza simplifies complex photography and filmmaking techniques, making them accessible to creators at all levels. His diverse skill set and dedication to empowering others make him a valuable resource for aspiring storytellers and videographers.

Follow Reza's work at rmalayeri.com and instagram.com/rmalayeri

Zabrina Deng

Sony Ambassador

Zabrina is an award-winning destination photographer based in San Francisco Bay Area. She traveled the world to capture timeless moments and compelling stories since 2009. Zabrina is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a holder of WPPI master photographer. A creator of over 60 international award-winning photos.

Jared Platt

Profoto Legend of Light

As a teacher and educator of almost twenty years, I know the value of hands-on learning. That’s why I use the Socratic method to teach my photographic workshops. I present the concepts, demonstrate skills, and then put my students in the driver’s seat to practice those skills. I am there all the while, deeply attentive to my student’s experience, asking and answering the questions that I know from experience will bring understanding and growth.

Roberto Valenzuela

Canon Explorer of Light

Roberto Valenzuela is a photographer based in Beverly Hills, CA. He developed his unique teaching style by following the same practice regimen he developed as a professional concert classical guitarist and educator. Roberto believes that it is not talent but deliberate practice that is at the core of skill and achievement.

Zabrina Deng

Sony Ambassador

Zabrina is an award-winning destination photographer based in San Francisco Bay Area. She traveled the world to capture timeless moments and compelling stories since 2009. Zabrina is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a holder of WPPI master photographer. A creator of over 60 international award-winning photos.

Jared Platt

Profoto Legend of Light

As a teacher and educator of almost twenty years, I know the value of hands-on learning. That’s why I use the Socratic method to teach my photographic workshops. I present the concepts, demonstrate skills, and then put my students in the driver’s seat to practice those skills. I am there all the while, deeply attentive to my student’s experience, asking and answering the questions that I know from experience will bring understanding and growth.

Roberto Valenzuela

Canon Explorer of Light

Roberto Valenzuela is a photographer based in Beverly Hills, CA. He developed his unique teaching style by following the same practice regimen he developed as a professional concert classical guitarist and educator. Roberto believes that it is not talent but deliberate practice that is at the core of skill and achievement.

Zabrina Deng

Sony Ambassador

Zabrina is an award-winning destination photographer based in San Francisco Bay Area. She traveled the world to capture timeless moments and compelling stories since 2009. Zabrina is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a holder of WPPI master photographer. A creator of over 60 international award-winning photos.

Jared Platt

Profoto Legend of Light

As a teacher and educator of almost twenty years, I know the value of hands-on learning. That’s why I use the Socratic method to teach my photographic workshops. I present the concepts, demonstrate skills, and then put my students in the driver’s seat to practice those skills. I am there all the while, deeply attentive to my student’s experience, asking and answering the questions that I know from experience will bring understanding and growth.

Roberto Valenzuela

Canon Explorer of Light

Roberto Valenzuela is a photographer based in Beverly Hills, CA. He developed his unique teaching style by following the same practice regimen he developed as a professional concert classical guitarist and educator. Roberto believes that it is not talent but deliberate practice that is at the core of skill and achievement. He has traveled to every corner of the world motivating photographers to practice and break down the various elements of photography in order to master them through goal setting, self-training, and constant dedication.