The conference where everybody knows your name... Gain access to over 24+ hours of action including general and small group learning sessions, welcoming night, vendor expo, etc.
November 7-9
family
...in all that we do, we incorporate the ideology and presence of family. As we travel the country, we entreat thousands and remind them consistently.
the
family
Peculiar Collective is a family-focused photography community with creatives from across the United States. From South Florida to Atlanta, New Orleans, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Charleston, and Virginia—our reach is wide, but our bond is tight. We believe in collaboration over competition and that we are truly better together. Whether you're behind the lens or building your brand, Peculiar is where photographers grow in skill, spirit, and strategy—side by side.
portfolio building
portfolio
building
At the Peculiar Conference one of our highlights are our portfolio building opportunities. Every conference Causton Greene hosts "color rush" which includes a wide gammat of Savage Universal and Babydream backdrops mixed with models from across the east coast modeling in outfits designed for fashion, portraits, and even Carnival.
We also bring in some of the top makeup artists and along with New York hairstylist, Ariana.
impact
impact
The Peculiar Collective is committed to empowering the next generation of photographers by partnering with Maryland HBCUs to bring hands-on photography education directly to college campuses. Our goal is to equip students with the tools and knowledge they need to transition from passionate creatives to full-time professionals. Through on-campus workshops and conference experiences, we expose students to industry essentials like Adobe Creative Cloud, artificial intelligence tools, and client relationship management (CRM) systems. We’re not just teaching them how to take better photos—we’re showing them how to build sustainable, thriving businesses with excellence and integrity.
from college students to
Senior citizens
One thing we do is we look out for our seniors. Every single body is important from our students, to our currently thriving, to our veterans--EVERYBODY IS IMPORTANT!
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...you
Peculiar Conference 2025 is for the part-time creative with a full-time schedule who’s tired of trying to figure it all out alone. You don’t have time for YouTube University—you need real answers, real strategies, and a room full of people who get it.
It’s also for the aspiring entrepreneur ready to sharpen their craft, strengthen their brand, and bring AI into their daily workflow—not just to keep up, but to level up. Because it’s one thing to learn… but it’s another to grow while surrounded by people who care, who see you, and who believe in building something together.
With powerful sessions, hands-on labs, business tools, and enough hugs and laughs to keep you inspired for weeks—Peculiar Conference 2025 is where your next level begins. Let’s go.
who is the conference for
Ticket options for Peculiar Conference 2025
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Exclusive VIP Lanyard
The Peculiar VIP Power Box
VIP Lounge Access
Prime seating (general sessions only)
Includes everything in general ticket plus:
Welcoming Night / Awards Night
This year's conference and production is designed to be the best yet. This year's planning team has has amassed over 10,000 sq. ft. of space at the Marriott BWI (just minutes from Baltimore, MD) to be filled education and tools in variety of ways. This year we are facilitating small group training rooms so that each attendee is able to not only learn but ask questions with speakers and coaches that are experts within their field.
Photowalks and Tool Demos
General Session and small group sessions.
tickets
EXTRA DAY ADDED
AT THE 2025 CONFERENCE
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
Boudoir & Sales
CAMILLE LEIGH
CHEF PEREZ
VIDEOGRAPHY
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
CHAD LAWSON
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
CHRIS J. EVANS
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
CHEF PEREZ
VIDEOGRAPHY
SCOTT ROBERT LIM
Studio and Content Creation
MELISSA GHIONIS
Wedding
JERRY GHIONIS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
QUINTIN CARSON
PORTRAIT AND WORKFLOW
videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
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KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Sophia Williams
NYC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Chris J. Evans
Los Angeles, CA
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Keydrin Franklin
Fort Worth Texas
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Ab Sesay
NYC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Derrel Ho-Shing
NYC
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KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Dee Porter
Dallas, TX
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Jeremiah Drummond
Spartanburg, SC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
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KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Smitha Lee
Charleston, SC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Myron Fields
Washington, DC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Kiati Plookswadski
Ellicott City, MD
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
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KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Kenny Clapp
Baltimore, MD
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This pink starburst of amazingness has been in the game for over 10 years as she changes the narrative of Black men, women & families of color in portraiture. She owns a bustling studio in Frisco, TX which is complete with 19 sets and has served well over 300 families. She is a Photo Cookout, WPPI, Click Away & Spark conference speaker.
videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Lajune King
NYC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Malik Mack
While currently based in Los Angeles, Malik is originally from Philly. As a Cornell graduate, he is a serial entrepreneur who offers a range of web services from web development, digital marketing to business branding. He has lent his expertise to organizations such as Chic-fil-a and the University of Maryland.
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Malik Mack
NYC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Katrina Cross-Daniels
This boudoir extraordinaire from The Motor City is joining the Boudoir Coalition this November. Katrina is an ambassador for HoneyBook, AfterShoot, Floricolor, Lead Savage and Home Spun Heart Props, maker of the iconic couture wings. She also shoots weddings, branding & portraits and is a Photo Cookout speaker.
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Jennifer Bruno-Smith
NYC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Russell Klimas
This light painter, A.I. artist, drone pilot & portrait photographer is the current Guinness World Record Holder for the World’s Largest Light Painting by UAV. He has been featured in TEDx, BBC & Fox and recently spoke at both the 2023 WPPI & Imaging conferences.
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Russell Klimas
NYC
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videography
NATHAN TEMPLETON
AT THE 2024 CONFERENCE?
KIATI PLOOKS
Boudoir & Dance
Weddings
SMITHA LEE
RUSSELL KLIMAS
LIGHT PAINTING
KENNY CLAPP
WEDDING
Boudoir & Sales
JENNIFER BRUNO-SMITH
AB SESAY
COMMERCIAL PORTRAITS
LAJUNE KING
BRANDING & FAMILY
MYRON FIELDS
WEDDING & STORYTELLING
JEREMIAH DRUMMOND
STUDIO
KEYDRIN FRANKLIN
Photography & VIDEOGRAPHY
DERREL HO-SHING
Photojournal & Weddings
DEE PORTER
Studio and Content Creation
CHRIS J EVANS
Wedding
SOPHIA WILLIAMS
Modern Portrait & Maternity
SOPHIA BARRETT
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Nathan Templeton
Nathan Templeton
Chicago, IL & Baltimore, MD Destination Video
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speakers
"The Peculiar Collective Conference was a fantastic experience that seamlessly blended professionalism with a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. The event's focus on inclusivity and fostering connections made it feel more like a reunion of like-minded individuals rather than a traditional conference. From engaging sessions to heartfelt networking opportunities, it truly embodied the essence of a supportive and welcoming community."
The Peculiar Collective Conference was a fantastic experience that seamlessly blended professionalism with a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. The event's focus on inclusivity and fostering connections made it feel more like a reunion of like-minded individuals rather than a traditional conference. From engaging sessions to heartfelt networking opportunities, it truly embodied the essence of a supportive and welcoming community.
~TERRELL
"The team did an awesome job putting this together. I was impressed last year, but this year really sealed the deal. I even invited my team of church photographers to attend this year and saw the impact from the conference IMMEDIATELY! Their images improved TREMENDOUSLY!"
~DANNELL
"It was awesome to be at a conference that spoke to ME, a person of color by people of color mainly. This was my first time but it definitely won't be my last. The team did an excellent job. I actually liked the university setting. I have not one negative or critical thing to say about this conference. Thank YOU!
~Pamm"
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