Photo Palooza on the Pacific Northwest Coast

Photography Conference
on the Pacific Northwest Coast

Hosted Near the Canadian Border in Blaine, WA

May 31–June 3, 2026
Learn - Create - Grow
What You’ll Experience

Hands-on learning. Real direction. Real connection.

You’ll be in it — shooting, learning, and creating alongside people who get it.

Live direction you can actually use while you shoot.
Hands-on learning that helps you build stronger work in real time.
You won’t do this alone — you’ll create alongside photographers, instructors, and a real community.

This is the kind of experience that helps things click. You get to see it, try it, ask questions, and walk away with work you actually want in your portfolio.

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A conference that delivers.

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Francisco Joel Hernandez
Francisco Joel Hernandez
Creating Depth with Flash

Cleaner light and depth you can apply immediately.

Sondra LaRay Miltenberger
Sondra LaRay Miltenberger
Wedding Workflow + Real-World Problem Solving

Real wedding scenarios + confident direction under pressure.

Simon Diez
Simon Diez
The Art Behind the Portraiture Business Portraits

Turn Creativity into Consistent Profit

Paulina Gwaltney
Paulina Gwaltney
Posing & Styling on a Budget

Luxury Looks without Luxury Costs.

DESIGNED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WANT:
✓Photographers seeking guidance and growth
✓Intermediates ready to level up
✓Hands-on direction from leading photographers
✓Real connections. Not just networking.
YOU’LL LEAVE WITH:
✓Kick ass images
✓Shoot confidently in any environment
✓Confidently direct and pose models
✓Real growth. Real confidence.
Elle Sanders
Elle Sanders
Boudoir Photographer
Hands-on + Live Demo
Sales without the Sleaze
The 15-image formula behind five-figure boudoir sales.
Joe Baker
Joe Baker
High School Senior Photographer
Hands-on + Live Demo
Seniors + OCF: From Demo to Do-It-Yourself
Simple off-camera flash setups you can repeat immediately.
Iven Holt
Iven Holt
AI & Photography Educator
Hands-on + Live Demo
AI for Photographers: Practical Workflows That Save Time
Streamline your workflow — without losing your style.
Chris & Brandy Gronde
Chris & Brandy Gronde
High School Senior Photographers
Hands-on + Live Demo
Mood Board to Money: Executing Styled Senior Sessions That Sell
Plan, style, and execute senior sessions that look editorial — and sell.
Rabih Madi
Rabih Madi
Wedding Photographer
Hands-on + Live Demo
Hard Light… Made Easy! Turning Chaos into Creative Control
Take control of harsh light and unpredictable conditions — and still deliver polished images.
Ray Alvarez
Ray Alvarez
Lighting Educator
Hands-on + Live Demo
Conquer Lighting Anywhere: Color, Creativity, and Confidence
Lighting decisions on the fly.
Ready to Join?
Photographer directing a model in a studio, with a lighting reflector and a tennis ball on the floor.
Person in a white shirt standing in shallow water under a pier, facing away.
Woman in a white dress playing a guitar, sitting outdoors on a sunny day, with a basket nearby.

What You’ll Learn

Building a Profitable Photography Business

Learn how to price, position, and create work that attracts better clients and consistent bookings.

Boudoir Lighting & Posing

Shape flattering light, guide body angles, and create confident, elegant boudoir images.

Wedding-Style Portraits

Practice clean, timeless posing and lighting for couples, bridal, and editorial work.

Lighting Made Simple

Control direction, softness, and contrast using natural light and simple setups.

Posing & Styling That Sells

Use wardrobe, fabric, color, and posing to elevate the final image.

AI for Photographers

Learn practical AI tools for culling, editing speed, and workflow efficiency.

Brief instructions → Live demos → Guided shooting → Real-time feedback.
Two people on a sandy beach under a pier, engaged in conversation. Sunlight creates striped patterns on the sand.
Woman in red swimsuit lying on a mat under a pier, with sunlight filtering through the wooden beams.
What You’ll Create
Portfolio-ready work — not practice shots.
Finished Images
Usable portfolio pieces you can post, pitch, and print.
Lighting Confidence
Hands-on time to dial in lighting with expert guidance.
Direction + Posing
Real-time coaching while you shoot.
A Clear Portfolio Story
Work that feels intentional, elevated, and on-brand.

“This was the best investment I’ve made in my photography journey so far. The location was beautiful, we had plenty of time to shoot, and Kyla provided clear, hands-on instruction while we experimented with lighting and equipment.”

— Past Photo Palooza Attendee

Silhouettes of people holding cameras against a sunset over a calm ocean.