Inclusivity

March 12th-13th

Davis, West Virginia

A creative workshop for wedding photographers and videographers to learn how to grow your awareness, level up your business and portfolio to be inclusive for all couples.

a photography and videography workshop

2-day CREATIVE WORKSHOP

This workshop focuses on providing inclusive insight alongside 3 modern styled shoots, with gender-neutral posing guidance, while expanding your businesses and marketing with like-minded individuals.

Inclusive Insight

Inclusivity 101: You will experience a safe and welcoming environment to ask questions and learn through 3 educational sessions and Q&As. Plus, expand your portfolio to welcome all couples into your business during 3 styled shoots featuring LGBTQ+ models, a queer celebrity florist, two modern elopement looks plus a retro couples’ shoot at the Billy Motel, using your environment to create emotive imagery, and more. Come with an open mind, a notebook to take note of alllll the changes you’re about to implement, and creative ideas to elevate your images. Our team includes: 

  • Braiden Maddox

    • How to be an inclusive wedding vendor.

    • How to be an emotive storyteller with standout edits.

  • Michelle Breiter, The Breiters

    • Updating your website and marketing language to attract and welcome all couples.

    • Gender-neutral posing and getting more emotion out of your photos.

  • Jamie McCormick, The Flower Daddy

    • Queer celebrity florist

    • Floating ceremony installation, separate bouquets/bouts for each shoot, and a styled elopement picnic.

  • Lauren Hatcher, Layered by Lauren  

    • Pro Hair and Makeup artist for all three shoots.

    • Ask Me Anything: being an ally, inclusivity, wedding industry, etc.

  • Lacey Harless-Barnett

    • Styling

    • Ask Me Anything: being an ally, inclusivity, wedding industry, etc.

Itinerary

Sunday, March 12th

  • 10am: Welcome coffee and mingle

  • 10:30am: Logistics chat and Q&A

  • 11:00am: Course #1   

  • 12:00pm: Lunch, catered from Picnic in Thomas, WV. Open Q&A.

  • 1:00pm: Shoot # 1: Retro couples’ session at a recently remodeled, mid-century modern bar.

  • 3:00pm: Break, recharge 

  • 4:00pm: Shoot #2: Forest elopement with two grooms and a styled elopement picnic.

  • 6:00pm: Shoot ends, check into lodging.

  • 6:30pm: Dinner, catered by ISH Kitchen at the Billy Motel.

  • 7:00pm: Course #2

  • 9:00pm: Optional nighttime flash headshot trade at the Billy Motel.


    Monday March 13th

  • 7:00am: Shoot #3: Sunrise elopement with two brides. Floral installation from the Flower Daddy.

  • 9:00am: Continental breakfast plus final Q&A. Watch us edit or ask us anything.

  • 11am: End time, check out of lodging.

Your workshop ticket includes:

  • One night accommodation at the Billy Motel in Davis, WV.

  • Modern and freshly prepared meals are provided by Picnic in Thomas and ISH Kitchen at the Billy Motel. Lunch and Dinner. Breakfast will be grab-and-go.

  • One complimentary drink ticket from the bar at the Billy Motel.

  • Two inclusivity sessions and three Q&A sessions with seasoned wedding pros.

  • 3 styled shoots featuring LQBTQ+ models, florals, and pro hair and makeup.

  • Access to the entire workshop team (including speakers, coordinators, etc.) before, during, and after the workshop.

Exclusions:

  • Transportation. You must have your own vehicle (or carpool with other attendees) to shoot locations.

Mood boards

Here are the vision boards for each styled shoot. Locations will be released along with the final timeline once a ticket is purchased.

Three available ticket options

  • Includes the full workshop and your own private room with a king bed.

    $1150

  • Includes the full workshop and a shared room with two queen beds. Book with a friend or we’ll match you up with a roomie.

    $950

  • If you’re already an inclusive wedding vendor and ally and simply just want to get creative or expand your portfolio, 6 shoot-only tickets are available.

    You’ll get full access to all three shoots, which are two elopement shoots and one retro couples’ session.

    Does not include meals, sessions, or lodging.

    $600

 FAQs

  • We’re aiming to accept 17 attendees into the workshop. During the styled shoots, folks will be broken into 3 separate shooting groups so you all will have space and time to try new posing, get comfortable, etc. The environment we aim to create will be a space where you won’t feel crowded, rushed, or uninspired.

  • Yes!

    $250 is due to reserve your spot. Your deposit in non-refundable but it is transferrable. The remaining balance will be split into two payments, due on Feb. 20th and March 10th.

  • Yes. We are working closely with Picnic in Thomas and Ish Kitchen to prepare a menu that considers allergies and dietary preferences. For lunch, we’ll pre-order from Picnic and have it delivered. For dinner, Ish Kitchen will prepare a menu that you’ll order from. Your meals and one drink will be included in your ticket price (excluding the shoot-only passes).

    For breakfast on the 13th, it will be a continental breakfast with pastries, fruit, and yogurt. Coffee will be available on both days.

  • “not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something.” Specifically in this case, it means to be welcoming to all sorts of relationships in the wedding industry regardless of gender, sexuality, size, color, etc.

  • Totally! Shoot #1 is a couple shoot at the Billy Motel. The models are male-presenting and androgynous. The vision is a vintage/grungy style shoot with tequila shots, tongue kisses, and inhibition to the wind. Wardrobe will be eclectic, use of flash, creativity, and outside-the-box posing is encourage.

    Shoot #2 is an evening elopement in the forest near Blackwater Falls. The models are male-presenting and newlyweds. The color scheme is light and whimsical with that evening forest light for a touch of moodiness. Wardrobe is one burgundy suit and one light burgundy/pink suit. This shoot will also include an elopement picnic that will complement the feminine tones of the wardrobe and the deep tones of the forest.

    Shoot #3 is a morning elopement in a field near Canaan Valley. Our goal for this shoot is to learn how to make magic in any environment, since we rarely have control over the locations our clients choose. Our models are female presenting. One will be wearing a white/cream wedding suit and the other will be wearing a wedding skirt with a sweater. Our florist will create a unique floral installment for the mock ceremony and attendees will be encourage to try more creative posing in a less-than-epic location.

Meet your workshop hosts


  • Videographer and Photographer - Lady Mountain Films

    As a queer person, and after 6 full-time years in the wedding industry, I have a clear understanding on how to be an inclusive wedding vendor. I’m beyond excited to share with you. I’ll be leading one session on Inclusivity and available during all Q&A’s. Ask me anything about being an ally, video editing/shooting, story development, making your edits stand out, growing your business, what’s in my gear bag, etc.


  • Photographer- The Breiters

    Michelle will be leading one session on updating your website and marketing language to attract and welcome all couples. She’ll be available for hands-on guidance to learn gender-neutral posing during all three shoots. During the Q&A’s ask her anything related to being an ally, photography, growing your business, SEO, marketing, and upping your prices.

    You’ll likely see Tom around since he’ll be our workshop dad. Plus apparently the Breiters don’t have their own headshots.

If you’re ready grow your awareness, up level your business and your portfolio, join us at INCLUSIVITY on March 12th and 13th in Davis, WV.