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Creative Momentum, Dancing with Fear and Nourishing Friendships with Ashley Klassen
I hope you enjoy this conversation with editorial photographer and creator of super stylish photography studios 'Sol Atelier' in Toronto & Montreal, Ashley Klassen.
In this episode Ashley shares about how she navigates fear in her creative life and what she is looking forward to in the near future.
We talk about the things that nourish ourselves as artists and the ways this supports our creative lives and also shares advice and words to her younger self.
I love presets that make my images look like film - photographer are crazy for this one in particular that I’ve created called Super Grainy Magic Black & White Film Preset for Lightroom Mobile and Desktop.
I know that shooting actual film isn't always practical or feasible for everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't get that same dreamy film look in your digital photos. That's where my Super Grainy Magic Black & White Film Preset comes in!
The Perfect Course for Moms
Do you love to capture precious moments with your children? Do you want to take your photography skills to the next level and create stunning images that you'll cherish for a lifetime? Look no further than Photo 101, taught by me - international photographer and teacher to many, many camera curious mamas.
Photo 101 is a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to take your photography game to the next level. Whether you're using a mirrorless camera or a DSLR, this course will teach you everything you need to know about your camera, composition, and lighting.
Here are just a few reasons why "Clueless to Clients" is the best photography mentorship program for women looking to turn their photography passion into a real path:
1. Personalized Guidance
As a "Clueless to Clients" student, you'll receive personalized guidance and support from Monique Pantel herself. She'll work with you one-on-one to identify your unique strengths and weaknesses, and develop a customized plan to help you achieve your goals.
2. Intentional Curriculum
In addition to access to foundational courses Photo 101 & Editing 101, this six-week mentorship program is designed to be transformative, with intentional content including lectures, slides, worksheets, exercises, group sharing, and PDF checklists. You'll receive all the tools you need to turn your passion for photography into a profitable business.
3. Supportive Community
You'll have access to a private Instagram group chat where you can connect with other students, ask questions, and receive support and encouragement from your peers and Monique herself.
4. Lifetime Benefits
Even after the program ends, you'll continue to benefit from the insights and connections you've gained. You'll have lifetime access to a supportive community of photographers, as well as the knowledge and skills you've gained throughout the program.
So if you're ready to turn your photography passion into a thriving business, "Clueless to Clients" mentorship is the perfect program for you. Get on the waitlist for the October 2023 Clueless to clients Mentorship working with Monique Pantel to build a heart led photography business!
Photo 101 with Monique Pantel is the MOST transformative photography course that teaches you how to use your DSLR or Mirrorless camera.
Be an active participant in your life. Take action towards doing the thing, meeting the person, manifesting the dream.
In this episode Louise shares her creative journey with us. From fashion blogger to Senior Design Lead at Saje Natural Wellness.
Louise shares how her high school art class became a haven for her artist self: “Art class in high school was one of the first places that I felt like I could breathe in a while.”
We talked about Vision Boards, having a partner who is also a creative, and the barriers that exist for artist mothers.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with painter, designer and mother, Louise Swindells.
In this episode Ashley shares about her journey in business and motherhood. She speaks to her experience navigating studio ownership in two cities, being a mother in the pandemic and how she is trying to find balance between her creative life and role as a mother. We also explore the vulnerability in learning new things: for Ashley - a new language; for Monique - signing up for singing lessons!
I hope you enjoy this conversation with editorial photographer and creator of super stylish photography studios 'Sol Atelier' in Toronto & Montreal, Ashley Klassen.
I am so thrilled to welcome photographer and documentary filmmaker Anthony Do to the podcast. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Anthony several years ago and I can’t emphasize enough how wonderfully talented he is. His perspective of living life fully inspires me endlessly.
In this episode Anthony shares about his journey to finding his path and passion through photography - and by living life to the fullest through checking off his bucket list. A nomadic traveler raised in rural Alberta, he has been living on the road for the last six years with an ambitious mission to collect life's greatest stories through creating art and human connection.
Over the years, Anthony’s brand has narrowed the focus into luxury tourism. His specialization and passion is working with boutique hotels, luxury resorts and yachting companies.
Minimalism plays a large role in his lifestyle and artistic style. Anthony's fierce dedication to his craft has featured his work in several prestigious publications such as GQ, Conde Nast, Financial Times: How To Spend It, Jetgala, Centurion and many others.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with photographer and documentary filmmaker Anthony Do.
In this episode Emma shares her approach to using photography to propel social change. Emma shares her journey in the (I love this term) “University of Life” and how her intuition has guided many of her most important decisions.
We talk about the intersection of art, anthropology and feminism. Emma also shares an upcoming project that brings awareness to violence against women and violence against land and the ways they are interconnected.
With over 20 years of experience working in civil society and feminist organizations, indigenous women, Afro-descendants, migrants and refugees in promoting the rights of women and girls and a life free of violence.
In this episode of Creative Alchemy Podcast, Ashley Klassen shares about how she navigates fear in her creative life and what she is looking forward to in the near future. Ashley is an editorial photographer and creator of super stylish photography studios 'Sol Atelier' in Toronto & Montreal.
MONIQUE PANTEL
I photograph intimate weddings, wonderful couples and inspiring people and brands internationally.
I also teach photography workshops and will happily humble brag that many of my 1,000+ students have gone on to start their own photography side hustle - or even gone pro ✨
I’m currently based in Panama.