Yes, we fashionistas do exist in Seattle, and we’re here to prove it. Watch as our seasoned cross-functional team of creative professionals bring a photoshoot to life before your very eyes. Witness the collaboration unfold as Set Designers, Models, Stylists, Hair + Makeup, Fashion Designers, and Photographers + Videographers converge on one key initiative—to capture the moment and tell that story. It takes a village to bring the iconic editorial photos you see in creative campaigns to life, and we invite you in to join us during this immersive experience so you can gauge the success of the shoot for yourself (or at the very least, take away some key pointers for your next one).

INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: FASHION x STYLING x PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY

WORKSHOP SPONSORS: GLAZER’S CAMERA + SONY

Join us for a bit of a social hour meets creative workshop as we discover new cross-industry insights and skillsets. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, creative tips to inspire your projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in the Emerald City.

FEATURED CREATIVES

• Reza Malayeri / SONY Ambassador

• Luis Vélez / Guillermo-Bravo Fashion Designer

• Fuego Gatsby / KOLORS Studio Photographer

• Nicole Jackson / Nicole Jackson Styles Stylist

• Chanel Ariele / Makeup Artist

• Robert Melchiori / Hair by Robere Stylist

• TBA - More to announce . . .

EVENT TIMELINE

• 5pm > Guest arrival + Light Snacks Provided & 21+ Beverages for purchase

• 5:15 > Hands on activations with SONY Cameras, Field Trip registrations + Free Resources

• 5:30-7pm > Cross-industry professional editorial Photoshoot > Watch + Learn!

• 7-8pm > Q&A, Networking, Social Hour

• 8pm > After party + Art Walks

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Access to industry-leading professionals, mentors, and up-and-coming talent

• Interactive tech + creative workshop activities

• Speaker panels + creative coaching sessions

• Training + demonstrations

• Job opportunities + career development

• Sign Up! Field Trips + Open Studio Tours [industry-related x month]

• Networking + Socials

• After Party experiences

BONUS OPPORTUNITIES:

• Apply for FREE membership + coaching with Business 101 for the Creative Entrepreneur: our integrated business development center partner who specifically caters coaching to creative professionals during the transition between creative pursuits + business.

• Apply for FREE Drop-In Classes at Cornish+ [selection varies x month]

• Learn about Fiscal Sponsorship by Allied Arts Foundation

What do Art Directors, Filmmakers, Storytellers, Animators, and Illustrators have in common? Beyond a lot. From concept to visual expressions, these cross-industry gurus know a thing or two about bringing a storyboard to fruition. Join us as we dive into these interrelated worlds where workshop participants can grasp a better understanding of how these creative careers collide. From day-to-day collaborations to developing a full-length feature film, we're just as excited as you to pick up a few pointers from those actively pursuing their passions in film, animation, and digital illustration.

MAY 9th >> INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: ANIMATION, FILM + DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

Join us for a bit of a social hour meets creative workshop as we discover new cross-industry insights and skillsets. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, creative tools to inspire your projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in Seattle.

FEATURED CREATIVES

• Christina Holding / Bumbershoot

• Greg Gunter / Disney

• Zoe Crago / Duo Design + Media

• Sloane Miller / SloMilli

• TBA

EVENT TIMELINE

• 5-6pm > Guest arrival, live demos, sign-ups for career coaching, classes + field trips

• 6-6:45pm > Interdisciplinary Panel discussions / Workshop

• 6:45-7pm > Takeaways + Insights

• 7pm > After Party + Art Walk announcements

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Access to industry-leading professionals, mentors, and up-and-coming talent

• Interactive tech + creative workshop activities

• Speaker panels + creative coaching sessions

• Training + demonstrations

• Job opportunities + career development

• Sign Up! Field Trips + Open Studio Tours [industry-related x month]

• Networking + Socials

• After Party experiences

BONUS OPPORTUNITIES:

• Apply for FREE membership + coaching with Business 101 for the Creative Entrepreneur: our integrated business development center partner who specifically caters coaching to creative professionals during the transition between creative pursuits + business.

• Apply for FREE Drop-In Classes at Cornish+ [selection varies x month]

• Learn about Fiscal Sponsorship by Allied Arts Foundation

WORKSHOP TOPIC: InnovAtIve Artists in Tech. AI: Just Another Tool in the Toolkit.

Join us for a peek behind the creative curtain to discover new tools + trends in harnessing AI/ML to enhance artistic endeavors. This is a hands-on workshop led by interdisciplinary creatives demonstrating their utilization of AI/ML tools in diverse ways to positively impact process, workflow, and production. As part of the WiT REGATTA conference, breakout groups will deep dive into various creative practices that span music, visual arts, media, 3D modeling, app development, marketing, and more. Participants can expect to pick up some great insights and new tools as they develop a test concept in real time with workshop leads. Expect to walk away with fresh insights, tools that will help move projects forward, and new connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians.