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BGS 2026 · The Full Schedule

Full Schedule

September 4–6, 2026 · Atlanta, Georgia

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Day One · Friday, September 4

Opening Night Gallery Experience

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

620 Glen Iris Dr, Suite #111, Atlanta, GA 30308

6:00 PMDoors Open

Opening Night Gallery Experience

Doors open. Guests step into a curated gallery of work by Black women photographers from across the country. Drinks flow. The room begins to fill.

Live All EveningGiveaway

✨ Adobe Creative Cloud Giveaway

We'll be giving away Adobe Creative Cloud memberships and additional prizes live throughout the evening. Be in the room because you never know what you might walk away with.

9:00 PMWrap

Evening Closes

See you tomorrow, camera in hand.

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Day Two · Saturday, September 5

Hands-On Portfolio Intensive

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

4598 Glore Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126

10:00 AMSession 1

Master Luxury Wedding Photography

Learn how to confidently pose couples, create authentic emotion, and use intentional lighting to produce timeless wedding imagery. Michelle will break down her signature workflow so you can create elevated wedding portraits your clients will love.

Led by Michelle Harris
11:00 AMSession 2

Build Bold Creative Campaigns

Push beyond traditional portraits and learn how to conceptualize, direct, and execute editorial-style campaigns. You'll walk away with a stronger understanding of creative direction, storytelling, and branding through photography.

Led by Inari Brianna
12:00 PMSession 3

Brand Photography That Converts

Go behind the scenes of my complete branding workflow. From planning and strategy to posing, directing lifestyle moments, and creating images with purpose, you'll learn exactly how I build brand sessions that help businesses attract premium clients.

Led by Mecca Clarke
1:00 PMSession 4

Create Fine Art Maternity Portraits

Step inside Sophia's signature creative process and learn how she transforms maternity sessions into breathtaking works of art. Discover her approach to styling, lighting, composition, and creative direction to create images that feel intentional, emotional, and unforgettable.

Led by Sophia Barrett
2:00 PMWrap

Portfolio Intensive Wrap

You came to build your portfolio. Tomorrow, we'll show you how to build the business behind it.

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Day Three · Sunday, September 6

Business Summit

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Suite 216, Atlanta, GA 30306

2:00 PMSegment 1

Edit Smarter, Deliver Faster

Build an editing workflow that saves hours every week while creating beautifully consistent galleries. Discover practical tools and techniques to speed up your workflow without sacrificing quality.

2:30 PMSegment 2

Price With Confidence

Learn how to confidently price your work, understand your numbers, and build a business that's profitable, not just busy. Walk away knowing how to charge for the value you bring and create offers that support long-term growth.

Led by Shay Davis
3:00 PMSegment 3

Turn Followers Into Clients

Your audience shouldn't stop at likes. Learn how to build an email marketing system that nurtures leads, builds trust, and consistently turns followers into paying clients.

Led by Kali Stokes
3:30 PMSegment 4

Become the Brand They Remember

Build a brand that speaks for you before you ever hop on a discovery call. Learn how to position yourself, communicate your value, and create marketing that naturally attracts premium clients.

Led by Jaylin Bolden
4:00 PMSegment 5

Build the Business Behind the Brand

Beautiful work gets attention. Great systems create freedom. Learn the workflows, automations, and client experience strategies I use to run a six-figure photography business, save time, and create an experience that keeps clients coming back.

Led by Mecca Clarke
4:30 PMRoundtable

CEO Roundtable

Ask Questions. Get Strategy. Leave With a Plan.

This isn't just a Q&A. It's your opportunity to get personalized feedback, work through real business challenges, and leave with clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for your next season of growth.

5:00 PMUntil Next Year

Until Next Year

Three days. A stronger portfolio. A smarter business. A community that's ready to grow alongside you.

Be In The Room

Ready for Atlanta?

All three days. All the sessions. Lock your spot before public sale.