A comprehensive educational workshop focused on perfecting the technical framework of a flatlay and how to use the principles of design to achieve a balanced, composed, and artful image with purpose.
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
11:00AM–4:00PM
Grace & Ardor Co. Studio
Dublin, PA
This workshop will be led and hosted by Erin McGeever of Grace & Ardor Co.
Erin proudly holds a BFA in Communication Design, working tirelessly for almost a decade as a Designer & Art Director in the fast-paced world of branding. She now has the experience of another eight years in photographing weddings, a passion she holds close to her heart. Combining her learnings from her formal education and both careers, she is excited to share her technique with those who wish to strengthen their flatlay skills.
The Arte of the Flatlay is designed to cater to a wide range of audiences:
Experienced photographers
looking for structured, in-person education specifically on crafting refined wedding flatlays and still life portraiture
Beginner photographers
who recognize a beautiful flatlay but don’t know where to start in composing and styling
Other wedding professionals, such as stationers, florists, & planners
who would love to learn how to style and photograph their own work for website and social media content
“Erin has such a keen eye for art and design, and such a refined skill with styling flatlays, which is evident in her portfolio.
When she announced there would be a flatlay class as part of our workshop in France, I was ecstatic. She truly is one of the best, and learning from her changed the game for me. She’s so helpful, has so many incredible tips, and watching her design was inspiring. I left that class with so much knowledge and a new confidence in my flatlay styling that I was so excited to share with my clients.”
–Emily Dilcherd, Photographer, Elle Studios
Schedule
11:00-11:15 ARRIVALS & MINGLING
Coffee, water, champagne, and pastries
11:15-11:30 INTRODUCTIONS
Seated for introductions, welcome
11:30-1:00 ERIN’S LESSON
5-Part Comprehensive Course - take notes!
1:00-1:20 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
A surprise guest speaker will supplement Erin’s talk
1:20-1:30 Q&A
Opening the floor for questions and answers
1:30-2:00 BREAK
Grab lunch or coffee downstairs while the room is flipped for demos
2:00-3:30 LIVE DEMOS
Erin will style and shoot an array of flatlays live, while participants may continue to ask questions and further engage in hands-on learning
3:30-4:00 SHOOT
Participants will have the opportunity to photograph the styled flatlays
4:00 WRAP / GOODBYES
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Wednesday, FEBRUARY 21, 2023
11am-4pm | Grace & Ardor Studio, DUBlin, PA
5 hour in-person workshop experience in a friendly, welcoming environment
Small class size
PDF of Erin’s presentation for later reference
Special gift
Surprise guest speaker
“When I sat in on an intensive flatlay workshop with Erin, I had a new perspective on how to approach still objects.
As a videographer, I'm all about movement, so when she described how to position immobile pieces to create a flow with your eyes, I was a changed woman. Now when I go into a wedding I know exactly how to position each object and be the most efficient with my time and craft.”
–Abigail King, Little Kings Media