The Peculiar Collective was created in 2019 under the premise of building family around passion across Maryland. Fast Forward four years, over 12 events, countless virtual happy hours, tons of collaboration with over 1,000 members across the United States and multiple countries.

WHO WE ARE

Within the last 4 years we have grown our family from 7 to > 1.2K.  Our goal is not only to build an audience, but we also pride ourself on strengthening peer to peer relationship.

GROWTH

reach

We have stretched our network across over the DMV + 22 states + 9 countries with active users and late night editing Zoom sessions.

FAMILY

The Peculiar Collective prides itself on family, no matter the ethnic background.  Its not only a learning environment but it's also a network of creatives.  

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CONFERENCES

In November 2023, we will be hosting our second conference in the DMV to assist in bringing photographers from around the country and even different countries to learn and network

NETWORK ON FB

Our Facebook group is a place where you can network, hang out, get advice, share your wins, post your work, and the list goes on. All updates about the collective also happen there! 

EDUCATION/TRAININGS

With over 100 years of experience amongst our coaches, and 10s of 1000s of dollars wasted on unnecessary stuff--we are saving you decades and dollars on a trade that isn't going anywhere, anytime soon.  Take advantage of our online courses.

JOIN OUR ZOOM CALLS

Join our routine editing Zoom calls lead by a variety of experts as well as peers that have knowledge and fun energy for you to enjoy while you're doing your late night editing 

MEETUP IN PERSON

The fun happen on Zoom, but the bonding happens at our in person meetups / team builders.  We have monthly meetups so that we all can share peer-to-peer information.  Everybody has a difference way of learning --and we have you covered.  With a vast amount of photogs 

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What We OFFER

What to Expect

For the first time ever the Peculiar Collective is bringing the family-style dynamic that it shares online to Baltimore, MD for a 2 day conference.  Enjoy community and an intimate, interactive learning environment. November 2022, our conference will consist of interactive workshops, panels, photowalks, and express talks to inspire and educate attendees in the realm of art and business. 

We are looking forward to creating an experience that inspires, teaches, and strengthens the creative not just in the arts but also in the business.  With keynotes from some of the most cutting edge photographers, and industry leaders, sessions from degreed professionals in the science of business, and creatives that have seen some of the most elaborate presentations that can assist the everyday photographer or videographer to avoid the armpit sweats...