DMV: Creative Editorial Portrait Workshop with Hot Wax with Model and Creative Director Dakota Lee

Photo credits of Dakota from left: Travis Houze, Lionel Madiou, Photo Cognoscente. Wax example taken off of Pinterest

Hello DMV area photographers! I am so excited to announce my next event: we will be working with me (Dakota) as the model for very unique concepts and with my gorgeous new canvas backdrops! This will be one of the last indoor events before I start running outdoor events during the warmer months.

We will be working on two concepts:

The first concept will be in the creative, editorial portraiture which will provide something more unique than standard fashion.

The second concept will be piggybacking off of the first concept and will be with the use of hot wax and candle flame, but with the concept still in that creative portraiture realm. Example above will be the vibe we are going for.

I (Dakota) decided to model for this event myself due to the risk of open flame and the potential to hurt a less experienced model. Since I have experience in this already, this is the safest way to organize an event like this.

Event will be held on April 26th, 2025 from 2-4 pm at Studio MAB Frederick. Address: 104 W Main Street, Middletown, Maryland.

This is a two hour event with only 5 photographers able to attend, When you pay the ticket cost to the photo event, please make sure you click on the correct timeframe you wish to attend.

Cost: $175.00 for the two hour event which includes all modeling, studio, styling, hair, makeup, instruction, creative direction and lighting fees. To pay for the event, please go HERE (CLICK LINK) to pay on my website. There is a $10.00 processing fee to pay on my website, but to avoid any processing fees, you can reach out to me at msdakotalee@gmail.com to pay via a payment platform (such as Venmo or another comparable payment platform).

Equipment needed: Your camera and lenses. Please bring a wider angle lens to get full body images (You will need a 50mm or 35 mm lens to get the model fully in frame at my studio) but a good portrait lens is recommended as well. You can bring prime lenses or a lens capable of multiple focal lengths.

Parking: On street or you can park on the side of the building in the gravel lot on Jefferson street.

For any further questions, please reach out to me at msdakotalee@gmail.com.