The Creative Collective: Summer Social | Photographer & Filmmaker Meet Up
About this Event
Join photographers, filmmakers, content creators, and creative professionals from across New Jersey for an evening of networking, conversation, and hands-on learning at StrixStudios.
Creative Collective: Summer Social is designed to bring together the local creative community for a night of meaningful connections, industry insights, and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, freelancer, student, or just getting started, this event is an opportunity to meet like-minded creatives, expand your network, and learn from professionals actively working in the industry.
The evening will feature a live discussion with industry leaders covering both the creative and business sides of photography and filmmaking, followed by audience Q&A and a live photography lighting workshop led by photographer and educator Samuel Bouret.
Food, drinks, music, networking, and giveaways will be available throughout the evening.
Photography Lighting Workshop
Bring your camera.
During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to photograph live lighting setups while Samuel Bouret breaks down his approach to lighting, composition, and creating professional-quality images. This is a great chance to practice, ask questions, and create portfolio-worthy images in a studio environment.
Who Should Attend?
- Photographers
- Filmmakers
- Content Creators
- Freelancers
- Students
- Creative Entrepreneurs
- Marketing & Creative Professionals
Come meet new collaborators, learn from industry professionals, explore StrixStudios, and connect with the creative community.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking + Studio Open House
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Creative Fireside Chat
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Photography Lighting Workshop with Samuel Bouret
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Networking + Giveaways
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 28.52





