We believe that photography is, or should be, an inclusive act. Everyone is welcome, everyone is represented. No one should feel that they are not enough.
Photo Club is a welcoming space for creative photography education. Built in the the midwest, but designed for everyone.
Our community is centered around giving everyone an opportunity to learn, share, and grow, regardless of age/skill level/gender/identity.
We strive to be radically inclusive in all things.
Creative growth is endlessly easier with a community behind you, so take a look at our events below, and find something that looks like fun!
We can’t wait to meet you!
Our monthly photo walks started off as a way to showcase the beauty of Northern Michigan with those in our area, and those that do not have access to this magic.
Since then, we are working to expand our photo walks to more areas. Mainly around the midwest, but always focusing on creating unique experiences for our community.
A series of zoom calls designed to get us all hanging out, and experimenting with our craft... even if we have to go on lockdown.
Part photo social hang. Part interview show with photographers from all over the world.
A new challenge on instagram every two weeks to help keep pushing us as a creative community. Just long enough to conceptualize, shoot, edit, but not forget.
Have your photo featured on our instagram story, plus featured on the photo club blog.
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We are Michael Kent and Brooke Allen. Photographers, creators, and educators. We built Allen-Kent Photography as a place to create portraits that mean something to us, and the people we shoot.
We would not be where we are without the photography community that embraced us when we needed it most. This space is our attempt to give back to that community. Free photo walks, a place to share, and a community that cares about the human aspect of photography.
Hi! I am Michael Kent of Allen-Kent Photography. A portrait/wedding photographer, and photo educator based in Traverse City, in Northern Michigan.
At the most basic level, I believe that photography is a powerful art form with the ability to capture moments, empower people to do amazing things, and remind us what it is to be human. Our photography seeks to speak to the authenticity in the moments and people that we capture, while hopefully revealing and creating something a touch deeper.
Our education philosophy also stems from the same understanding. In this space here, we are working to build a community of kind and creative people that feels welcoming for all good humans.
This space is evolving, we are working on a lot of cool things behind the scenes. But there is still a lot you can do to join the fight for compassionate photography: Join our email list to keep in touch, head over to our facebook group, attend one of our free walks and talks.
We are going to use this place to share a LOT of unique things, and connect a lot of wonderful humans. This is just the start, can't wait to build this thing with you!
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