You won't feel alone in your photo business ever again. Ever.
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OCT 8 – 10 NEW ORLEANS
THE VIRGIN HOTEL
The first photography conference for Black photographers
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IT'S TIME TO attend a photo conference that gives you the tools to be successful – in a supportive, loving, judge-free environment?
Set Yourself Up with a Dream Job and Thrive in Your Business
Are you missing opportunities, don't know who to ask and want to learn with people that look like you? Reach your full potential and come embrace a community that understands your value and worth @ The Photo Cookout 2023!
Attend the Best 3-Day Photo Conference
TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS FOR ALL
Level Up Your Skills and Learn How to Properly Use Lighting
Touch and Feel New Products and Speak 1-on-1 with Vendors
Feel Welcomed with Open Arms AND Meet a New Set of Cousins
Focused + Valuable Keynote Presentations with Seasoned Pros
New Images for your Portfolio with Photo Walks + Styled Shoots
+ Morning/Afternoon Breakouts
+ Vendors + Lunch
+ Momentum Mastermind Awards
+ Photo Walks
+ Styled Shoots
+ Dine Out to Support Black Owned
Restaurants in New Orleans
VIP DAY with Dr. T where she will guide you through marketing concepts and 1:1 training for social media marketing. (This VIP ticket is separate from The Photo Cookout).
+ Morning/Afternoon Breakouts
+ Vendors + Lunch
+ Vendor Time
+ Photo Walks
+ Game Night
+ Post Cookout Photo Walks
+ Styled Shoots
+ Nighttime Photo Session + Light Painting
+ Poolside Mental Health Chat + Kickback
SUN OCT 8
MON OCT 9
tue oct 10
wed oct 11
2023 Speaker Line Up
Kanayo Adibe
Annette Matthews
Dr. Tomayia Colvin
Jermaine Horton
Britney Smith
Osakpolo Igiede
the photo cookout
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Shanika Roberts
Cornell Watson
Raquita Weathers
Katrina Cross-Daniels
Sophia Barrett
LaJune King
Renee Buckles
Flor Blake
Steph Bolton
Sammy Price
Marcus Porter
Quinton Carson
Bonnie Blu
Tosha Gaines
we're still adding more speakers – be sure to check back!
Smitha Lee +
Arialle Kennedy
I'm Dr. Tomayia Colvin, EdD, Founder of The Photo Cookout and Tomayia Colvin Education; Photographer at Tomayia Colvin Photography; Sony Artisan; and most importantly – Mama Bear to Grace, Ivory and the entire Cookout and TCE Community.
And you are invited to join us at The Photo Cookout – one part photo conference, one part family cookout.
Unlike
Any Other.
EST 2018
550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Virgin Hotels New Orleans combines contemporary amenities and design with a deep appreciation for New Orleans' history and culture – the perfect backdrop for The Photo Cookout.
You will have plenty to explore at the end of each day – The Common's Club: Virgin's Signature Restaurant + Bar; The Pool Club, located on the hotel's rooftop, provides a breathtaking view of the city skyline; The Funny Library Coffee Shop and more. It's a vibe, for sure.
LOCATION
Virgin Hotel New Orleans
One Part Photo Conference
+ One Part Family Cookout
WITH BOMB POTATO SALAD
WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU grab a seat
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Our Payment Options
PAY IN FULL BY MAY 1, 2023 and save $200
Make FOUR MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $325 a month
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