"Clownin’ Around" Portrait Meet

Step right up to Clownin’ Around, a theatrical, surreal-leaning portrait meet designed for bold creativity, playful chaos, and cinematic storytelling. Hosted at Forgotten Works Studio (PDX), this meet blends classic clown imagery with vintage theater drama; equal parts whimsical and eerie.

You’ll have access to four fully styled sets, each layered with curated props and textures to spark wildly different looks:

? The Sets

• Dramatic Vintage Theater Curtains — rich drapery, moody lighting, and stage-ready energy with props like movie theater seats and performance accents
• The Clown Wall — bold, graphic, and unapologetically clowncore, complete with classic clown props
• The Stuffed Animal Wall — playful, uncanny, and nostalgic with layered plush textures
• Bonus Cyclorama Wall — a clean slate for high-contrast, editorial, or experimental concepts (use any available prop from the studio)

✨ What to Expect

• Open to both model and photographer signups
• Clown makeup & attire encouraged but not required — interpretation is totally up to you
• Overall theme centers on clown + theater, whether that reads whimsical, dramatic, unsettling, glamorous, or all of the above
• A collaborative, free-flow shooting environment with room to explore and experiment

? Creative Partners

• Partnered with Pro Photo Supply — lighting & camera gear available to borrow during the meet
• Partnered with Rent With Alina — optional outfit rentals available for $10–$20

? Details

• Location: Forgotten Works Studio, Portland, OR
• Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
• Time: 12:00–3:00 PM

Whether you lean campy, cinematic, creepy-cute, or high fashion clown, this meet is your playground. Come clown around.

? Check out our inspiration board for the vibe we’re going for:

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? Camera & lenses
? Any additional gear, lights, or props you’d like to use

? Come up with your look inspired by our theme and sets.
? Coordinate your outfit, hair, and makeup with your chosen aesthetic.

? Socials:

? @capturecollectivepnw
? @prophotosupply
? @sloane.shots
? @asherrainphotography
? @codyketophotography
? @anicole_b

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