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WELCOME WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU
We’re very excited to be hosting the fifth Forage & Fern workshop in October 2018, and our third on the beautiful Galiano Island, a small outcrop 45 minutes from Vancouver, British Columbia by ferry. Spending time surrounded by nature and connecting with passionate people nurturing not only their businesses but themselves, is something we’re very excited about fostering! And our venue of Bodega Ridge is a magical spot that will leave you feeling completely rejuventated and rested, not to mention inspired. We have an incredible line up of creative talents that will be opening up and sharing their knowledge and stories with you and we know you will gain invaluable lessons from them and form life long bonds. This is no ordinary workshop where you leave at the end of the day and head to your own digs. It’s an all inclusive experience where the days are as full as your bellies will be by sundown. Which leads me onto the food! The food. It’ll handsdown be the best food you’ve eaten in your life for 4 days in a row... no really! We will eat all meals together and welcome partners to join us. Over three and a half days you will be inspired to create beauty with purpose and authentic meaning whilst learning to look at things in a different light and feel refreshed after connecting with like minded artists and fellow photographers.
Vendors MEET THE TEAM
KA T E
HO LLAN D
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m a g n oli a
ro u ge
Kate Holland, founder of Magnolia Rouge, has spent over six years curating the most beautiful images for Magnolia Rouge’s website and magazine. She is known for her ability to tell stories and communicate beauty through images and this has been recognized around the world. With a passion for photography, Kate endeavours to showcase the best of the wedding world Kate has travelled the world extensively but now lives in her hometown of Auckland, New Zealand with her husband (more commonly known as Mr. Magnolia Rouge these parts!) and two very spoilt - and often naughty - pups. J A C O B
B RO O K S
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br um ley
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wel l s
Jacob has a passion for medium format film and loves using natural light to compose simple, elegant, and timeless photographs with an acute awareness of detail, colour, and movement. His images have been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Rangefinder, Modern Brides, The Knot, Magnolia Rouge, UK Weddings, Glamour, Sweet Violet Bride, My Wedding, Inspire Weddings, Signature Weddings, Ditt Burlip, Belle Lumiere, as well as Once Wed, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Sparrow, Weddings Chicks, Ruffled, and more He loves capturing the unique personalities and relationships of each couple in a way that can be presented in a collection of emotional, magazine-worthy images. A N N I E
B RO O K S
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th e
w ells
makery
The Wells Makery is an illustration and hand lettering studio nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Southwest Colorado. Run by Annie Brooks (wife of the above mentioned Jacob Brooks!) and Whitney Watts, The Wells Makery specializes in decadent florals, custom maps and portraits, and modern calligraphy. They work closely with every client to create a product that communicates their style and that compliments the mood of their wedding. Annie was raised by a family of traveling illustrators and musicians who taught her that to live creatively is wildly relevant, delightfully ridiculous, and shockingly practical. She’s spent the last 10 years swept up in all kinds of eclectic adventures. all over the globe. In her free time, she viscously attacks the sketchiest thrift stores she can find, and takes care of a pair of domesticated doves who love mac and cheese. KA T I E
DAVIS
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pon der os a
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t hyme
Katie is an international wedding florist based in the heart of the Willamette Valley near Portland Oregon. Best known for her textural designs inspired by nature, Katie uses the most luxurious and beautiful flowers available while incorporating locally foraged, unique and sensory plants into each arrangement for a visually breathtaking experience. Her design aesthetic could be best described as playful, romantic, herb-y and fragrant. Besides creating florals for weddings, Katie and her team host workshops worldwide for florists and other creatives to explore the art of floral design and creative process.
Vendors MEET THE TEAM
BELI ND A
OLSEN
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th e
fi n d
l ab
Belinda is a Utah native who started as a wedding photographer nearly ten years ago. After several years of shooting weddings she transitioned to her true love, food photography. She is the lab manager and driving force behind theFINDlab. Belinda has a love for teaching and is really passionate about helping others feel comfortable with film photography. When she is not at theFINDlab, you can find her in her kitchen baking and cooking with a camera right beside her CHARLA
STOREY
Charla is a classic film photographer, specializing in contemporary yet timeless weddings and editorials. She believes wedding photographers are in the business of making magic! Loving people, and making them feel their most beautiful is the ultimate goal. Telling their story is more than just beautiful photographs, it’s creating a curated experience and capturing unforgettable moments. As a sugar addicted gym rat, you can usually find her either adventuring with her boys, or cuddling her pups on the couch binge watching Netflix. JONATHAN
CAN L A S
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th e
fi n d
l ab
Jonathan has been a full-time film photographer since 1996, shooting weddings since 1999 and families since 2009. Photography is his current profession but it is also his lifetime passion. From the Film Is Not Dead workshops to the FIND Business and Ohana guides and FIND in a BOX to the creation of theFINDlab, he’s focused on building a career and a life around sharing his knowledge of film photography. We all have different reasons for picking up a camera, but that feeling that comes when we get behind the lens is universal. And for Jonathan, that feeling all starts with film.
Schedule DAILY BREAKDOWN
OCTOBER
15.
monday
Arrival on island around midday and explore in your own time Mingle Optional guided hike Welcome dinner
OCTOBER
16.
tuesday
Breakfast and Introductions Class session 1 with Belinda from The Find Lab focus on how to work with your film lab and getting the results you want short break Class session 2 with Brumley & Wells focus on film theory, the art of posing, leveraging natural light, finding your voice Lunch Class session 3 with Magnolia Rouge focus on how to strengthen your submissions, curating your best images & being your own editor, collaborations and cultivating relationships, social media Shoot 1 - Lifestyle shoot with Brumley & Wells Dinner Bonfire (weather permitting)
OCTOBER
17.
wednesday
Breakfast Shoot 2 - Sunrise bridal shoot with by Brumley & Wells Class session 4 with Ponderosa & Thyme focus on the creative process, the heart of a designer, photographing florals short break Class session 5 with Brumley & Wells focus on engagement & wedding day walk throughs, working with labs, post processing and film secrets Lunch Class session 6 with Jonathan Canlas focus on personal work Shoot 3 - Wedding shoot with Brumley & Wells Dinner & bonfire
OCTOBER
18.
thursday
Breakfast Class session 7 with Charla Storey focus on the creative process, the heart of a designer, short break Class session 8 with Belinda Olsen in her capacity as a food photographer focus on lifestyle & food styling with organic food from the venue Shoot 4 - tablescape, styling details, food Lunch Class session 9 with Jonathan Canlas focus on equipment, film stocks, how to shoot families on film Shoot 5 - family shoot with Jonathan Canlas Farewell dinner
OCTOBER
19.
friday
All depart on 8.25am ferry (unless you have other arrangements to stay on the island)
please note the schedule is subject to minor changes and shoots will be moved around due to weather conditions if necessary
If you haven’t been to the Pacific Northwest before you’re in for a treat! Galiano Island is the sunniest and wildest of British Columbia’s Southern Gulf Islands and our venue Bodega Ridge makes the most of its natural charms. The resort sits on 22 acres of rural countryside at the island’s quiet north end and offers magnificent views of the channel, surrounding islands and the Vancouver Island Mountains. We are excited to explore this beautiful corner of the world and take advantage of it in our learnings. A D D I T IO NAL
ACT IVIT IES
For many of you this will come towards the end of your season. It’s a time to start slowing down and rejuvenate and what better place to do it than being surrounded by the exquisite scenery of the Pacfiic Northwest. Some of the optional extras you are welcome to participate in are: - A bonfire night - A guided hike around the property - A early morning yoga class A C C O MM O DAT IO N Accommodation will be in one of 7 charming, self-contained cabins on the property where you will have your own private room. There are 3 rooms with queen beds in each lodge so we can pair you up with any friends you may have attending. S I G N I F ICANT
O T H ERS
Due of the unique nature of this venue and our exclusive use of it, we have a few spots for non-attending significant others to participate in all the after hours and optional activities and meals. There is no shortage of things to do on the island and it’s a nice way for us to get to know more about your life outside of photography - and it keeps the dinner conversations varied! The cost for a non-attending seat is $750 and this includes all their accommodation and meals.
kind words FROM ALUMNI
It’s hard to imagine a workshop having a more inspirational team of vendors. I find it hard to put to words how deeply we all were changed but I’m certain not a single person left Galiano Island the same as they arrived. I know I will never forget the love and generosity shared by this group and I would return again just to reconnect and be inspired to share the art I have in me. Oh and I have to mention: the food. You simply won’t know until you go but it will be the best 4 days of eating in your life. Kate Holland and the team absolutely passed all possible expectations of what a “workshop” can be! Justin Tearney, Pennsylvania - attended British Columbia, Canada October 2016 I thought I came to Forage & Fern to learn to be a better photographer (and I certainly did) but what I didn’t know was how badly I needed to connect and share my struggles with encouraging instructors, vendors and attendees. The freedom those discussions provided helped the endless beauty, creativity, technical know-how, and business advice this workshop provides be that much more impactful. I really will never forget this special workshop and hope to attend more in the future. Jenni Kupelian, Oregon - attended British Columbia, Canada October 2016 I wanted to send you a quick note to sincerely thank you for this past week. I can’t say enough positive things about the Forage & Fern workshop. If I’m being completely honest, being that I’m so new to the industry, I came into this experience feeling as though I may be the odd one out. I expected to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the caliber of talent from the attendees and vendors and that I would ultimately feel a bit inadequate. My experience, however, could not have been more opposite. Frankly, I’m in awe at how supportive, encouraging and positive the group was. I left feeling confident, capable and motivated, and I can say with confidence that it was because of this workshop. I also wanted to commend you for your attention to detail and organization of the workshop. The choice of venue, the styled shoots, the welcome kits. Everything was simply over the top! The food and accommodations made it feel like more of a retreat than a workshop. The people, the venue (the food!!), and the vendors made this experience unforgettable. I launched my business earlier this year, and this workshop was exactly what I needed to feel confident and capable to succeed in this industry. The support and encouragement from the attendees was so assuring, and I will truly cherish the lifelong friendships I’ve made. This workshop equipped me with the tools to create a sustainable and thriving business, and I’m so excited to move forward with everything I’ve learned!! Mackenzie Dempsey, Canada - attended British Columbia, Canada October 2016 Forage and Fern was exactly what I didn’t know I needed at the end of a busy wedding season. I signed up for the workshop expecting to receive creative and business tips to help learn and grow my business. It goes without saying that I received those in spades, but they were not the highlight of my week. The opportunity to sit shoulder to shoulder with elite vendors at a long tables and enjoy meals family style and chat as equals was an experience I will always cherish. The entire week was one of inclusiveness, love and acceptance: there was no competition or no ego among attendees or vendors, as everyone was there to learn, grown and explore. I left Bodega Ridge totally rejuvenated and refreshed with a new group of friends to boot! I will be doing my very best to come back to Forage and Fern next year, I’m considering it an essential part of my workflow ;) Dana Fisher, Canada - attended British Columbia, Canada October 2016
Investment AND REGISTRATION
PRI CI NG $3,500 USD This is a FULLY INCLUSIVE cost. It includes: - Accommodation on site for 4 nights - An amazing welcome dinner - All meals & snacks throughout your stay (and believe me the food is 5-star!) - An awesome goodie bag Cost for non-attending partner $750 includes all the above except the goodie bag Attendees are responsible for making their own way to the venue and ensuring they have transport to get to and from the location and shoots, but we are here to help with logistics and connecting you with other attendees.
H O W
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Email workshops@magnoliarouge.com Your seat is only guaranteed once a deposit has been received A $1000 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking with the final balance due by September 30th, 2018 (we are happy to discuss splitting payments up) All payments are final and non-refundable. If you must cancel you are able to sell your seat and we will help you do so as much as we can.
G E TT I N G
T H E RE
Galiano Island is an easy 45 min ferry ride from Vancouver however with a limited ferry schedule at this time of year it does require a bit of coordination with your arrival time. Chat to us about this if you have any concerns and we can make suggestions as to what will work best. The Tsawwasen terminal is about 30 minutes from the Vancouver airport. The best ferry to get is the 11.10am ferry on Monday October 15th. That will get you to the venue nice and early to relax for the day before the workshop officially starts with the welcome dinner that evening. Once we receive your registration we will join you up to the group facebook page so that you can connect with other attendees and coordinate travel plans. There are also seaplane options from both Vancouver and Seattle. We need to vacate the lodge very early Friday morning, and will be on the 8.25am ferry off the island that day. Of course you’re more than welcome to make your own plans to stay elsewhere on the Island should you wish to.
This workshop will have a very practical focus and teach you how to work with your clients in order to translate your vision whilst retaining their individuality. Our purpose is to help you reach your fullest business potential and gain your own voice in an ever changing and competitive market. It will provide you with the tools to expand your business to the next level, find your personal style and to tailor it in the direction that’s right for you and your lifestyle. On top of all of this, you will make life long connections guaranteed! The relationships built at these workshops are often one of the biggest benefits. Suitable for both film & digital photographers with a little experience under their belts, we look forward to having you join us for this retreat like workshop and experience three unforgettable days of creative goodness, breathtaking and real beauty, kinship and laughter.
workshops@magnoliaroug e.com We c an’ t wait to e xpe rie n ce this be au tifu l part of the world with you !
all imagery Brumley & Wells and Jonathan Canlas from the 2016 & 2017 workshops