Last month, photographer Clancy Job, stylist Jemima Aldridge and I got together at Soul Food Cafe in Narromine and held a sort of pop-up photo booth for local business people. We wanted everyone to go away with a really good photo of themselves to use in their social media bios, ‘about me’ pages or wherever, and also just to have had a lovely morning networking and catching up. Please scroll right down to the bottom of this post to see the photos and stories of our photo booth participants that day.
And because we loved the concept so much, we have decided to do a few more ‘photo booth’ style events here in the Central West of NSW. But because we need to feed our families and pay our bills, we need to charge for these things for them to continue. So…welcome to our brand new collaboration…Photo booth and social media workshops with Clancy, Jemima and Sophie. Whoohoo!
When
November 8 (Orange – the Old Convent) and November 22 (Dubbo – fabulous location TBA). 10am – 3.30pm.
What
Photo booth and social media workshops; Join us for a very special workshop and photo booth event with photographer Clancy Job, stylist Jemima Aldridge and writer and social media and content marketer educator Sophie Hansen.
What’s involved? Every participant gets a 15 minute ‘photo booth session’ styled by Jemima and shot by Clancy; You will walk away with one or two beautiful new headshots and at least one vignette or flat lay shot of your product/service/thing (which in itself pays for the day when you think about what you’d have to front up to book a head shot and product styling session with a professional photographer and stylist). And, while the photo booth sessions are happening, Sophie will run a ‘social media and content marketing 101’ – how to write a ‘who/what/why’ statement that will underpin your messaging and tell people in just one paragraph, who you are, why you do what you do and what value you are offering up. I’ll also give an overview of how to craft a content plan that will help you tell your story in a way that builds communities, starts conversations and most of all grows your business.
Over a ‘working lunch’; Clancy, Jemima and Sophie will run a panel discussion – sharing insights and answering questions on everything from social media to photography, styling, starting and growing your own business from home and collaborating to build community. You will go away with;- At least 2 new, professional head shots to use on your socials/anywhere you need to show your face (and if Sophie has her way, that will be waaay more often in your social media feeds – because guys, it’s called social media and we need to show up every now and then and put a face to our feed…but we digress).
So to re-cap, you will walk away with
- at least one professionally styled and photographed product shot (flat lay or vignette/still life) of your thing (product/service/passion).
- A brand new, to the point and powerful ‘who/what/why’ statement for your social media bios/website/anywhere you need to tell people who you are, what you do, why you do it and why people should care.-
- The beginnings of a content plan that will have you consistently sharing valuable content that your people will LOVE you for.
- Loads of new local connections and hopefully, collaboration ideas. – Inspiration, ideas and tips for using social media to really grow a community around what you do.
How much?
Cost $475 and includes the photo booth and product styling session, three hour social media and content marketing session, morning tea and lunch. Plus of course, lots of inspiration, new connections and skills.
Book for the Orange workshop on November 8 – click here (and while in town, also consider coming along to Sophie’s half-day newsletter 101 workshop the day before, November 7).
Book for the Dubbo workshop on November 22 – click here
Blush Magazine and Jacqueline Hayley books
@blush.magazine
@jacquelinehayleyromance
www.blushmagazine.com.au
Forbes
Jacqui publishes a monthly digital magazine for romance readers called Blush. She’s also on the cusp of publishing her second romance novel (under Jacqueline Hayley). What does she love most about her work? “That I get to interview my favourite authors for the magazine, and that I can write about sex the way we all wish it really was!”
The Backroom (workshops and gatherings)
www.thebackroomforbes.com
Forbes
Forbes-based Cherie started the Backroom because she wanted a space for the Central West community to come together. A place for locals to learn, laugh, share stories and live a great life together. When asked what do you love most about what you do, the answer is a strong ‘all of it! I love bringing guest speakers to rural NSW, and seeing people gathering over good find and a cuppa. It’s like magic’
One More Thread (ethically sourced clothing, accessories and homewares)
@onemorethread
www.onemorethread.com.au
Dubbo
One More Thread is Kate’s creative outlet. An online store offering a thoughtfully curated range of clothing, accessories and homewares, every piece is sourced directly and ethically from Mexican artisans.
Sewing for Lattes (handmade clutches with a really great backstory)
@sewingforlattes
Dubbo
Kate created Sewing for Lattes to give back to people. Each clutch has its own special person and story attached to it. And on top of that, Kate arranges for one random act of kindness to be given out with each purchase. She does all of this because, “writing about my people and giving them the chance to write about someone they cherish is a very special and rewarding thing to do. And it’s also a way to say thank you for all the support I’ve received over the years.” To find out more, do go and check out her Insta page and read the full story
Maker and lover of ‘slow crafts’
@heart_full_of_pears
Dubbo
Danielle is flying the flag for ‘slow crafts’, the making and sharing of things that take time and last. “I love to preserve what we grow and source locally to nourish our family, and to create gifts for friends.” Her latest addiction is knitting; especially teeny tiny baby knits
By Emily (greeting cards)
@by.emily_
Trangie
While many young women spend their ‘gap’ year straight after school partying around Europe or working up north, Emily is hustling her way through hers creating a range of beautiful handmade greeting cards. A talented artist, she has only just started By Emily and her growing range is already stocked in a number of local (Trangie and surrounds!) boutiques. She is always doodling and planning her next designs and range and has big plans for her little business
Who – Molly Job Hairdressing
IG handle – @molly_job_hairdressing
Dubbo
Molly is a hairdresser with a special flair with blondes and balayage. She’s also the place to go for the best scrunchies and hair accessories in town! She does what she does because, “I love the ability to make people feel great and to boost their confidence through a great hair cut. I’m also an excellent listener! I love that my job means I meet new people every day – everyone has a back story and I’m so inspired by the ones I hear through my work!”
Blossoms on the Plains (floral stylist)
@blossomsontheplains
www.blossomsontheplains.com.au
Collie
From ‘flower drops’ around the Western Plains to wedding florals bringing together beautiful produce from the Sydney Farmers Markets and locally foraged blossoms, blooms and foliage; Suzie is all about bringing as much beauty as she can to every event she touches. She is driven by the produce she gets to work with; ‘it’s natural but not quite perfect and so beautiful. Just like the people out here!’
LeaderLife (a charity growing kids and community)
@johilou
@apollo.house.dubbo
www.leaderlife.com
Joh leads from the heart, and founded LeaderLife to ensure that kids doing it tough feel dearly cared about. Along with her incredibly compassionate team at LeaderLife, Joh creates the right conditions for kids toughing it out to rise and thrive (getting jobs, getting an education and getting happy). From running innovative social enterprise models, to after school skills programs and workshops at their community centre Apollo House; LeaderLife is all about growing kids and community. One of the things Joh loves most about her job is, “seeing kids being the best version of themselves, feeling valued in our society and looking into their eyes and seeing them happy
Five Brown Hens (sourdough bread and local produce)
[email protected]
@fivebrownhens
Narromine
Jacqui and her husband Mark grow and make as much of their own food as possible and they sell the surplus. She is a talented and curious baker and her sourdough is in high local demand. Freedom, working together as a family and watching her boys grow and live outside and knowing they are growing up with a strong understanding of where their food comes from is what gets her out of bed in the morning
Artist
@lizzystageman_art
Dubbo
Lizzy is a self-taught artist just two years in the making! After a recent illness she found her happy place in painting and a scroll through her beautiful Insta feed is a pretty happy place full of beauty too! Her works can be found on the walls of Narromine’s Soul Food Design Depot and Gallery and many lovely homes and she says, “painting has given me an extra purpose in life, one that I want to share with everyone
Little Glitz by Amanda (custom cross stitch portraits)
@littleglitzbyamanda
Blayney
Amanda creates custom cross stitch family portraits and other funky cross stitch designs as and when the whim takes her! Her creations are full of personality and love and as she says, “I love how personal they are to each family and that they will last forever”.
Copperco Photography (wedding, family and portrait photography)
@copper.cophotography
Www.coppercophotography.com
Narromine
Ash is a Narromine-based photographer and supporter of local creatives like herself who want to share what matters most in an often tough world. She snaps families and babies and many more good things. but most of all loves being the wedding photographer for friends, “I love capturing these special days for the girls that get you through the tough times – the sisters and the bonds
Maker and lover of ‘slow crafts’
@heart_full_of_pears
Dubbo
Danielle is flying the flag for ‘slow crafts’, the making and sharing of things that take time and last. “I love to preserve what we grow and source locally to nourish our family, and to create gifts for friends.” Her latest addiction is knitting; especially teeny tiny baby knits
Alice Mary Designs (garden design and homewares store)
@alicemarydesigns
Geurie
Alice is a garden creater and homemaker with a passion for upcycling, vintage and sewing. Between her garden design business and vintage and homewares store in Geurie she is busy helping her local community capture as much beauty as possible both inside and out.
Hello Hattie (online fashion boutique)
@hellohattie_collective
www.hellohattie.com.au
Wongarbon/Dubbo
Prue’s business Hello Hattie is an online boutique full of timeless and classic pieces. She brings together quality cuts and beautiful textures at really affordable prices and she loves working from home to bring her gorgeous clothes to women all over the country.
Ollie and I (fashion boutique)
@ollieandi
www.ollieandi.com.au
Narromine
Mary-Anne’s boutique on the Main Street of Narromine is full of quality and (sometimes quirky) clothing, shoes and accessories. She has a ready smile, loads of style and gets very excited when she can help her customers feel great about themselves in the clothes they wear
Dirt Thirsty Art (artist)
@dirtthirstyart
Narromine
Tash is a visual artist that draws and paints mostly portrait art but also automatic art too. In Tash’s words, “I love where my art takes me. I love the exploration of mediums and techniques and expressing myself through each one”.
Gin Gin Garden Club (Instagram garden tours and inspiration)
@ginginggardengclub
Triangle
Mad-keen gardener Claire started the Gin Gin Garden Club to provide insight (aka for sticky beaks like us!) into the gardens of the western plains and inspire us with photo and video tours of clever gardens and gardeners across the region. Especially inspiring to see how so many gardeners have managed to plant and manage their gardens for drought conditions and still have them looking so fabulous. Go Claire!
Avenue 85 (Marketing Agency)
@avenue_85
Narromine/Dubbo
Jess has a natural affinity with all things marketing. She can help you with your marketing strategy, brand development, advertising, design, digital marketing, social media and more – she’s a super clever lady. Her favourite thing- meeting & working with people across a diverse range of industries to build and strengthen their brands
The Cockys Wife @ Callubri Station (catering, events and farm stay)
@thecockyswife
www.thecockyswife.com.au
Buddabadah (Nyngan)
Angie is a caterer and mover and shaker who made, as she calls it ‘the stick change’ from Melbourne to Nyngan almost 12 years ago. Now, she runs a mobile event catering service and soon to be completed wedding, conference and event venue. She is always looking for opportunities to connect with and collaborate with fabulous women and local businesses. Their big project at the moment is the restoration of historical Callubri Station into a unique on-farm event space and luxury farm stay featuring The Sky Suites; a three storey, converted container accommodation for 10 guests that soars over nine metre high in the air!
