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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 Keynotes
+ 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 Keynotes
+ Morning/Afternoon Breakouts
+ Vendors + Lunch
+ Vendor Time
+ Photo Walks
+ Game Night 
+ The Cookout 
+ 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

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Make new friends and take courses. 

Have the business you've dreamed of! 

Sign up and show up. Das it. 

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get the win you need

meet your cousins

Here's How to Level Up:

2023 Speaker Line Up

Kanayo Adibe

Annette Matthews

Dr. Tomayia Colvin

Jermaine Horton

Britney Smith

Osakpolo Igiede

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Cornell Watson

Katrina Cross-Daniels

Ambreia Turner

LaJune King

Renee Buckles

Flor Blake

Steph Bolton

Sammy Price

Marcus Porter

Quintin Carson

Tosha Gaines

Smitha Lee +
Arialle Kennedy

Prudence Rufus

Lucy Baber

Katrice Battle

Andre Brown

Michael T Davis

Victoria Delgado-Turner

Joshua Dwain

Maria Arellano

Dylan Howell

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Bonnie Blu

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Jerry Ghionis 

Sophia Barrett

Benjamin Davis

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.

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Email partnerships@tomayiacolvineducation.com for more details.

THANK YOU FROM THE PHOTO COOKOUT FAMILY!

Our Sponsors

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— KATIE LOERTS DESIGN — 

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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