Register for your spot at the next Woke Collaboration below
With limited space and the group’s growing popularity we are trying to make it easier for collaborators to reserve a spot at each event. Use the price tables below to save your spot and guarantee admittance.
Model Reservation
Woke Collaboration- • portfolio building web samples
- •multiple photographer access
- • pizza & veggie tray
- • non alcoholic drinks
- • snacks
Photographer Reservation
Woke Collaboration- • shooting on Hollywood sets
- • multiple model access
- • pizza and veggie tray
- • non alcoholic drinks
- • snacks
Mentor Teaching Classes
private classes per hour- •one on one instruction
- • basic to advanced class lessons
- • advanced lighting techniques
- • business and marketing guidance
- •free sarcasm
Woke Artists Collaboration Conceptual Art Pre-Registration
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Who’s Woke Artists?
Woke Artists Group is the very first collaborative networking group in CNY specifically designed for visual artists and models. Launched late in 2019 the group focuses on inspiring creative photographers and models to come together once a month and create stunning works of art. With a collaborative social network of over 150K connections we strive to use our influence for creative inspiration.
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What’s Woke?
Woke Artists is built on the foundation of creativity and inspiration. We strive to use advanced lighting techniques and create conceptual gallery ready art. Each month we choose 2 of the world’s best photographers as inspiration and try to emulate both their lighting styles in one evening. Taking on the lighting styles of world’s best artists takes quite a bit of planning, experimentation and “Hollywood” set construction to bring the creative vision to life.
Where’s Woke?
We have had a few Woke events so far and we host them in a 5000 Sq foot state of art studio at 920 North Salina Street here in Syracuse. We started off our first Woke event with 4 sets going all at once but due to the exponential growth we have settled into doing 2 Hollywood sets simultaneously.
Why Woke?
Woke is distinctly different from other average photo shoots by design. We specifically made Woke a hands on collaboration where photographers are welcome to bring their cameras and unique creativity. After the signature team spends hours pre-lighting the custom designed sets, we open the doors and let the creativity, networking and learning begin. We begin with the artistry of the world’s best photographers and try to bring it to the next level with kickass lighting.
Woke Artists FAQ
How often do you do the collaborations ?
We do our collaborations once a month, usually a day during the last week of the month. An official invitation with details is usually pinned to the top of our Woke Artists page on Facebook.
What if I don't have much experience?
We have photographers and models at all skill levels, everyone is welcome. Join our group, resistance is futile.
Are the photographers "professional"?
We strive to provide a safe environment for both the models and photographers. If we hear of any unprofessional local photographers we will share that information with our models and agencies and not allow any unprofessional photographers in the group.
Do the models get copies of the images for the web?
Each one of the photographers may handle things differently but I (Rick Needle) make all my straight out of camera images available for free with a download code that I provide. Some showcase images that have been heavily photoshopped with hours of retouching will have a digital download fee of $125 each.
If I prepay and then don't show is it refundable?
Unfortunately reservation fees are non refundable. We will be pre-ordering food & drinks so we can’t refund people who don’t show.
Do photographers have to credit Woke for photos?
The simple answer is yes we have a group logo and since most of the heavy lifting with set design, models and lighting is already done we require group credit for the artistry. Collaborative images are not to be used for competition or awards. As we are trying to grow the Facebook group please tag Woke Artists using @wokeartists on FB.
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