

June 6-8
2025
26th Event
A photography workshop like no other
Immerse yourself in learning and creativity
Photograph beautiful models
Variety of locations and studios
Americana themes
A FEW HOURS LEFT TO SAVE
REGISTER HERE TODAY
Hit the Lodge Photography Workshop:
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Daily Photo Sessions With All Models
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Makeup Artistry/Hair Styling Provided
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Natural and Studio Lighting Workshops
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Hands-On Experience - Best Way To Learn
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Private Instruction - Mentor Programs
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Several Outdoor Locations - Large Studios
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Lighting Seminars - Photo Techniques
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Lighting, Posing and Directing Workshops
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New Workshop Locations for 2024
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9 Catered Full Meals With Your Lodging
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Enjoy visiting with Like Minded Colleagues
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Glamour Fashion Portrait Beauty Creative

INFORMATION
Illinois Photography Workshop: Fashion, Beauty & Glamour
Join us for an immersive, hands-on photography workshop featuring a diverse lineup of fashion, beauty, and glamour models. This experience is designed to elevate your skills and creativity in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Our expert instructors are passionate about teaching and dedicated to answering all your questions. Whether you're looking to refine your techniques or gain a competitive edge, this workshop will provide valuable insights to enhance your photography.
To ensure a well-rounded experience, we schedule your sessions so you can work with all the models in a variety of stunning locations. Designed by a photographer who shares your passion, this workshop is tailored to help you capture breathtaking images.
Incredible Locations & Accommodations
The workshop takes place at Blue Creek Lodge Resort, a private facility that comfortably accommodates our group. The location features a climate-controlled pool and access to diverse, picturesque settings, including:
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Rustic old barns
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Golden wheat fields
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Scenic country roads
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Mississippi River Land of Pike County, IL
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Meadows and rolling hills
Each location offers unique opportunities to enhance your portfolio with stunning, natural beauty.
Travel & Convenience
For those flying in, we recommend St. Louis Lambert Airport, with shuttle services available to transport you to the event location.
Personalized guidance is also provided throughout the workshop, ensuring you gain the maximum benefit from this experience.
Elevate your photography skills, expand your portfolio, and connect with like-minded creatives in an inspiring setting.

MODELS
SEVERAL Models will represent HTL XXVI for your creative sessions.
Professional hair and makeup artistry are provided for all models.


Variety of outdoor locations
Natural Lighting
HTL has several locations for natural light photography. Learn a variety of techniques and improve your outdoor photography. HTL has Americana themes and unique locations.

Large Studios
Studio Lighting
HTL Studios will have over 15 sets during the workshop for you to explore and learn different studio lighting techniques. Learn with variety of light modifiers and multiple light sets.

Education
Individual Instruction
Our instructors care about your individual needs and cater to your skill set. No reason for a beginner to feel intimidated. Advanced photographers will not be handicapped.
TESTIMONIALS
"What an experience. Thank you to all the photographers who shared their knowledge. The models were great and the makeup artist was top shelf. Once again, thank you JT, Mrs. Smith, and the mentors. I learned a LOT and moving closer to pulling this kind of work into my comfort zone."
Mark Gettemeyer/ Photographer
"HTL is what you are looking for to improve your photography. These guys are at the top of their game - they love photography and not just teach you the material, they engage you in an experience that has you leaving the event as if you'd been adopted into this really large, great family. Personable, knowledgeable, approachable - HTL has done wonders for my portrait work."
Don McPeak/ Photographer

HTL MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
10 AM-SUNSET
SEMINAR - WORKSHOPS - SCHEDULED SESSIONS
SATURDAY
10 AM-SUNSET
SEMINAR - WORKSHOPS - SCHEDULED SESSIONS
SUNDAY
10 AM-7 PM
WORKSHOPS - SCHEDULED SESSIONS - CLOSING CEREMONY
HTL XXV
Photography Workshop
June 6 7 8, 2025
Pike County, IL
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HTL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
FRIDAY
10 a.m. Educational Photography Workshop/Seminar
12 Noon - Lunch
2 p.m. to Sunset - Photo Sessions at various locations
SATURDAY
10 a.m. Educational Photography Workshop/Seminar
12 Noon - Lunch
2 p.m. to Sunset - Photo Sessions at various locations
SUNDAY
10 a.m. - Educational Photography Workshop/Seminar
12 Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Photo Sessions at various locations
6 p.m. Dinner and Closing Ceremonies
All-Inclusive Registration provides lodging for 3-nights, the full event, lunch and dinner for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
St. Louis Lambert airport is the recommended airport. Pittsfield, IL is 2 hours from St. Louis Lambert Airport and 4 hours south of Chicago international airports. 4 hours from Kansas City and Indianapolis. We provide a free Shuttle service from St. Louis Lambert Airport if participants do not rent a vehicle.
Individual instruction is available at any time. During your creative sessions, mentors are on hand to assist you and answer your questions. Please ask them to help you if you want them or feel free to create 1 on 1 with each model. You will have plenty of time with each model to create unique images during the daily sessions at various locations, including a day in the HTL climate controlled studio. The studio has several lighting sets.

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J T SMITH
213 West Adams
Pittsfield, IL 62363
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