SUMMER PORTRAIT JAM SERIES
Build Confidence Shooting On-Location Portraits Outdoors
Low-pressure portrait practice.
Real-world skills. Good light. Great people.
A casual summer portrait workshop series for hobbyists, students, and pros who want to build confidence, have fun, and connect with a like-minded creative community.
Come for the portraits—stay for the people.
Whether you’re brand new to on-location portraiture or looking to reconnect with your creative rhythm, this 4-part series is designed to help you grow your skills in a relaxed, supportive space.
We’ll shoot in golden hour glow, experiment with flash and natural light, explore storytelling through environment and props, and have fun doing it.
Each session is practical, hands-on, and designed to build confidence without pressure.
Drop in for one or sign up for a discount for all 4 sessions.
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
Portraits that feel intentional, not accidental.
New tools for using natural light, reflectors, and flash in real-world conditions.
Confidence in directing and working with subjects outdoors.
A deeper understanding of light, story, and creative flow.
Portfolio-ready images and a new creative community.
THE SUMMER SESSIONS
Each session is approximately 2-hours and includes a quick teaching demo, hands-on guided practice, and the option to join us for a casual pub/patio debrief afterward.
INDIVIDUAL SESSION
EARLY BIRD* $85 + HST
(until June 22)
ALL SESSIONS
$300 + HST
(save $40)
*session price increases to $115+HST per session on June 22.
Session dates subject to change due to…life.
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SESSION 1 GOLDEN HOUR
Thursday, July 16, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PMDiscover how to work with golden hour light. Soft, sculptural, and ideal for expressive portraits.
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SESSION 2 LIGHTING ADD-ONS
Sunday, July 19, 2026,
5:00 – 7:00 PMSpeedlite basics, bounce flash tricks, and how to problem-solve lighting on the fly.
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SESSION 3 STORYTELLING
Sunday, Aug 9, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Use props, small items and elements of your environment to create intentional portraits. -
SESSION 4 EDITORIAL PORTRAITS
Thurs, August 13, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 PMA creative walkabout focused on speed, spontaneity, and shooting in busy environments.
“Jen creates a fun, welcoming, and approachable learning environment. She strikes a great balance between efficiency and ensuring everyone’s questions are heard and thoughtfully answered. If you're thinking about taking one of her workshops, do it... You're investing in your own learning, and it's worth your money!”
– Grace Gladwell
Who It’s For
Hobbyists looking to gain confidence outdoors
Recent grads who want more real-world experience
Working photographers looking to brush up, experiment, or just reconnect with portrait work
Anyone craving a low-pressure space to practice and play with portraits
What to Bring
Your camera + a portrait lens if you have one
(50mm, 85mm, or zoom)Optional: a flash or reflector if you have one
Curiosity, community spirit, and a willingness to try things out
Courage to try something new
“I had a lot of fun at the workshop
and enjoyed learning.”
– Kathy Lee
“A truly joyful and inspiring workshop.
We explored, learned,
and laughed together in a space
that was both professional and full of heart.”
– Shuyan He
Ready to have fun this summer?
This is about practicing, not perfecting.
Come shoot, learn a few tricks, meet great people, and walk away
with stronger portraits and creative confidence.
Or drop in for one.