Workshop Educators

2024 SUMMIT EDUCATORS

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

Each hands-on workshop session will be 90 minutes and feature one model, one educator, and accommodate up to 7 attendees.
Each workshop session is $350 USD.

Shannon K Dougherty

GETTING CREATIVE OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (2 sessions in Club House)

Shannon K Dougherty is a Boudoir and Portrait Photographer based in St. Louis, Missouri. She started her creative career as a fine art painter before falling in love with photography.

Most of her work shows inspiration from classical art and artists with a touch of fashion and editorial influences.

She believes that all of her clients should have images of themselves that are timeless and look like they are out of the pages of a high fashion magazine.

Olesha Haskett

INTIMACY AND CONSENT WITH COUPLES

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (2 sessions in Club House)

Olesha Haskett is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, photography educator, founder, international boudoir photographer, and published author with a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Master’s in Business Administration. She has over 12 years of experience as a professional photographer. Her purpose in life is to guide Black women in their journey of self-love, beauty, and pleasure. This is accomplished by sharing her story of redefining antiquated beauty standards and centering pleasure. At the same time, offering a soft space for Black Womxn to define their version of sensuality and sexuality through workshops, retreats, collaborations, and boudoir experiences.

In 2019 she founded The Coterie Noir, formerly Boudoir For Black Womxn, an educational community for Black boudoir photographers across the globe. The Coterie Noir is now an inclusive educational boudoir community that fundamentally changes how the broader boudoir photography community captures Black womxn’s essence. They host ongoing professional development, educational workshops, and retreats led by culturally competent educators on posing strategic marketing, embodiment, etc.

In 2023 she created and launched The Coterie Credential Program (CCP) to certify boudoir photographers in capturing Black women as they are without bias. The modules include Black feminism, hair, makeup, colorism, intersectionality in body positivity, ethical considerations in retouching, and allyship.

Misty Moss

THE ART OF PAINTERLY NUDES

Thursday, September 26, 2024 (2 sessions in Dog House)

Misty Moss is a boudoir photographer, self portrait artist, and burlesque performer in Victoria, Canada. Specializing in helping her clients see themselves as powerful works of art since 2016, she has honed in on helping others experience their own body celebration story after discovering the transformative (and frankly mildly addicting) powers of empowerment, embodiment, and self liberation that these art forms offer.

She sees both photographing her clients and educating other photographers as a mutual energy exchange that plants seeds for transformational shifts to lead to a more self-liberated and full af life that mimics art itself.

Brianne Daul

SHOOTING AND EDITING DARK AND MOODY IMAGES WITH HUMANS OF COLOR

Thursday, September 26, (2 sessions in Dog House)

Brianne Daul is a photographer with over nine years of professional experience, whose journey in photography began with family portraits. However, she soon realized that this genre did not fully satisfy her creative aspirations or “fill her love tank.” This realization led her to the world of boudoir , a field in which she has since made significant strides. As a Black creative, Brianne has passionately committed to diversity within her work. She believes firmly that every woman should see herself reflected in the images that celebrate femininity and empowerment. This commitment to diversity is not just a part of her work, but a mission to reshape the industry standard.

Brianne’s dedication extends beyond photography itself into the realm of education. She has become an advocate for teaching boudoir photographers the importance of diversity in their portfolios. Her workshops and lectures emphasize the need to confidently and respectfully capture people of color, ensuring that her peers can create a more inclusive visual dialogue. Through her efforts, Brianne not only captures beauty but also champions a broader, more inclusive perspective that resonates with a diverse audience.

Chantelle Dione

PHOTOGRAPHING WOMEN OVER 50

Thursday, September 26, 2024 (2 sessions in Club House)

Chantelle Dione Enns is an award winning empowerment portrait photographer based just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Having picked up her first camera “with purpose” in 2011, she made the decision to transition from wedding photography to portraits in 2020.

After being launched into her full time photography career at 40 in late 2021, Chantelle launched her first “40 over 40” campaign in early 2022. She was so deeply changed by her client’s stories and their experiences as aging women, she began to dedicate her career to the nuanced art of photographing women over 40. From Boudoir, Branding, to empowering Fine Art Portraiture, Chantelle‘s holistic approach and light handed editing techniques bring her clients through a full circle moment to embody confidence and self love in their personal imagery.

Ashley Klemm

SENSUAL CINEMA: ELEVATING BOUDOIR WITH VIDEO

Thursday, September 26, 2024 (2 sessions in Club House)

Known for her vibrant artistic style, Ashley Klemm is a rule-bending, adventure-seeking walking mermaid who believes in the power of embracing our own individuality. A true dreamer, Ashley can often be found orchestrating glamorous retreats, hosting engaging podcast conversations, capturing the beauty of humanity through her photography, and leading various workshops, including intimate portraits, videography and confidence-building. In her commitment to making a difference, Klemm founded “The Siren Gala,” an initiative that merges art and advocacy. Through this cause, she celebrates women’s beauty through body castings while raising awareness and support for survivors of domestic violence.

With over 15 years in the photography industry she has elevated her clients experience by capturing them intimately, with videography. Ashley will be teaching the importance of adding sensual cinema and how to capture authentic movements and workflows from start to finish.

Hannah Rachael

1 – 2 – 3 Light Set Up

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (2 sessions in Dog House)

Hannah Rachael is an award-winning, published, luxury, boudoir photographer and international educator located in the foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut.

She opened Hannah Rachael Photography at the age of 21 and over the last 10 years she has built a brand on unapologetic self-love, inclusivity, acceptance, and healing. The cornerstone of her brand is creating empowering images and words from her heart that she shares across social media which has impacted thousands of women’s lives across the world.

As a true entrepreneur, she is also cofounder of ‘The Boudoir Class’, bringing together photographers, makeup artists, marketing teams, and body activists to educate students on all things boudoir and how to create an experience like no other for their clients. In addition, she also has created a series of luxury women’s retreats providing her clients with a unique and inspiring experience, surrounded by beautiful scenery, powerful women aimed at creating a deeper connection with themselves all while being photographed in extraordinary locations.

In 2023 Hannah expanded and rebranded her business, adding her sister Heather as an associate shooter, launching more online education, entering the world of interior decorating, and taking her work world-wide under her new brand Hannah&Co.

Join Hannah Rachael in an exclusive workshop designed to take your boudoir imagery to the next level using off camera lighting tricks to create intentional jaw dropping works of art.

Jacqueline Visser

GETTING THAT CANDID EMOTIONAL SHOT

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (2 sessions in Dog House)

Coming from a decade of experience and a desire for excellence, I have built a reputation for delivering stunning images. I would say two things have shaped me into the photographer I am today. One is shooting weddings (don’t recommend lol) and two is directing and assisting with music videos.

Being a wedding photographer taught me the art of shooting quickly and under pressure. I had to learn to anticipate the perfect shot, change my settings with lighting speed and position myself for the best angles, all before it actually unfolded. As a music video director it taught me to slow down, how to create cinematic lighting, and truly enriched my storytelling abilities. This enables me to create images embody depth and authenticity.

Over the years and shooting ALL the genres I have found my calling in capturing the essence of a woman. I enjoy celebrating everything stage of life we go through. A few of my favorites are branding, maternity, motherhood, and boudoir.

I am so grateful for the experiences and memories I have created, the lesson I have learned, and the relationships I have built. My passion for photography is still burning brightly and I look forward to many more years in the world of photography, art, and education.

Brina Lynne

GOLDEN HOUR SHOOT

5:30pm sessions on both Wednesday & Thursday

Brina has an unparalleled gift for guiding women to tap into their authenticity and desire. Helping women heal, take up space and reclaim their power. She is a gifted boudoir photographer, retreat leader and business coach. She hosts international women’s retreats bringing together all three of her passions. Her admirable sense of self-worth has been achieved through years of learning and dedicated self-work, and she is passionate about sharing that knowledge with those who seek it. She has studios located in Kelowna BC and Edmonton AB Canada. When not working on her business she can be found travelling the world.