Lovecraft: A Portfolio-Building Workshop at Stone Haven

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For the storytellers with an eye for editorial. follow two real couples through stylized, intentional wedding days with classes and guidance from award-winning photographers.

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What to Expect

❋ Small Groups

Once we start photographing, we will split into small groups of 4-8 people led by your directors. Group leads will be solely responsible for directing models.

❋ Intentional Structure

Each scene will be repeated for each group of photographers, so everyone has the same opportunities to photograph the moment. The posing and moments played out are all intentional and planned.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Your directors are acclaimed photographers that are focused on giving you a positive experience. They will be shooting alongside you, so you will get to experience how they work.

❋ An Inclusive Space

Our events prioritize inclusivity, comfort, and respect. All creators are welcome and celebrated. Models will represent these values.

❋ Slow Pacing

We are taking things slow. Workshops can feel overstimulating and overwhelming sometimes, and we know your best work happens when you are grounded and stress-free. There are built-in breaks and slow pacing to account for your peace of mind.

❋ More Than Content

This is not another shallow content day. You should understand the why behind the work. Education is just as important as getting “the shot.” Plus, your clients want to see the full story— from getting ready to dancing the night away. Our models are real couples with real chemistry too.

Stone Haven photos courtesy of Mary Fehr

The Team

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Milly BAINE

Milly is a wedding and elopement photographer based in North Alabama, though you can often find her traveling the American South and the Pacific Northwest. Inclusivity and visibility for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and fat (not a bad word , y’all!) people in the wedding industry is Milly’s driving force. Milly strives to give her couples a personal experience while delivering cinematic and editorial photo stories that will be cherished for lifetimes. As an educator, she believes in empowering her mentees to step into their own, to trust their gut, and push boundaries on their creativity. She aims to create a community of like-minded, creative weirdos.

Host

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BRANDI POTTER

When Brandi first started in photography there were not a lot of options for education. Besides getting a college degree in photography, photographers were pretty much left to their own devices. Brandi spent all of her free time learning, reading photography forums, trying new settings, and annoying every person she knew to let her photograph them. She wants education to be something easier to access. There are educators out there that only give you the surface level answers, she is not one of them. She loves seeing the people she teaches succeed, and it reminds her that we don't have to do this all alone anymore. Every single one of us is unique and has something good to offer to our clients, she want to help you step into that power.

Educator

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Landon Hawkins is a queer photographer based in Portland, Oregon. He travels the world to document queer love in all its forms through an editorial, prop-forward style that blends storytelling with a bold visual aspect. His work is rooted in advocacy and visibility, using photography to celebrate and uplift queer connection across every platform. He is drawn to creating images that spark curiosity and invite people to question what they’re seeing, because if his work makes you pause or rethink something, he has done his job. He is excited to share space with others who are pushing creative boundaries and telling stories that matter.

Educator

LAndon Hawkins

Schedule

November 10, 2026

We will get you set up with your personalized gift and name tag. Milly will take a few branding photos for you in front of our backdrop or at the Atrium.
Milly will kick off the day with a class. Subjects of classes will be determined by requests from students before the workshop. You can expect a variety of subjects to be covered: posing, marketing, social media, artistry, etc. Dietary restrictions will be taken into account with your catered lunch.
Scene Rotation One will contain a breakfast tea party with Katie & Eliza, getting ready portraits of Keren, and groom’s portraits of David.
Landon will teach a class. Subjects of classes will be determined by requests from students before the workshop. You can expect a variety of subjects to be covered: posing, marketing, social media, artistry, etc.
Brandi will teach a class. Subjects of classes will be determined by requests from students before the workshop. You can expect a variety of subjects to be covered: posing, marketing, social media, artistry, etc.
Scene Rotation Two will include ceremonies for both couples and reception details.
We know how overwhelming workshops can be. This break will be silent. You can walk away for a moment alone, journal in silence, or just lay on the ground somewhere. The moment is yours.
Scene Rotation Three will include a grand entrance, editorial photos on a fine art backdrop, and a cocktail hour moment.
Dinner will be catered with dietary restrictions taken into consideration.
Scene Rotation Four will include a sendoff, a spotlight first dance, and reception details.
We will unwind and relax during Narrative’s editing hour. You can watch Milly cull and edit her photos for the day.
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The Vendors

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Poppy & Snail

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Florists

Ambrosia & Co

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Designer

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Planner and Coordinator

Juniper & Joelle

Audrie Klavas

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Hair & Makeup Artist

Katie & Eliza

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Models

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KEREN & DAVID

Models

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KEREN & David

A collage featuring a pink-themed wedding, including a bride in a pink dress, a pink cake decorated with animals, a pink vintage car, and various pink flowers and sparkles. The scene is described as soft, tactile, alive, pink, fruiting, playful, and slightly chaotic.

Katie & Eliza

Kind Words

"I genuinely LOVED learning from Milly & getting to capture her creative vision. The styled shoot was so intentional, so beautiful, and SO cool. If it weren't for her workshop, I don't know that I would have figured out how much I love using red light in my own work! I feel like she really gave us an opportunity to capture something different and unique, while also pushing us to be creative with our posing and prompts."

—Kaylee at Thistle & Veil Photography
"I booked Milly for a 1:1 mentorship and it is one of the best things I have done! As a young photographer my experience had been limited to assisting and booking people I knew through family. During my mentorship I chose to focus on photographing couples as that was something I had very little experience in. We did a portfolio review, she gave me “homework,” and then I got to photograph some of her past clients! I had my last session after the shoot and we went over editing workflow and some Lightroom tips and tricks that I still use to this day. The biggest thing I gained through my experience was more confidence in my own style and being myself while working with clients. My style is different than Milly’s but she never made me feel like I needed to copy her to be successful. This is not a one size fits all mentorship, it’s tailored to you by a professional who values community and appreciates your perspective as an artist."

—Kendal at Kendal Ln.
"Milly’s workshop was a perfect blend of education and styled shoots. I felt like I had plenty of time between groups and everyone got a fair chance with each couple. It’s something I raved about to everyone and I’m so disappointed I can’t make it to this one but so excited (and jealous lol) of everyone that gets admitted the next one."

—Yashar at Yayshar’s Photos

TICKETS

November 10, 2026

Tickets include:

Access to every scene for both couples for the entire day through getting ready to reception
Three classes led by award-winning photographers: Brandi Potter, Landon Hawkins, and Milly Baine of The Rose Reflective
Headshots by Milly at The Rose Reflective
Access to educators all day for any of your questions
Light breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages to keep you fueled
Personalized gifts

$1850

$400 due at booking and two subsequent payments due on 8/1 & 10/10.

Lovecraft is a portfolio-building workshop (not just a content day) for photographers that want to learn to photograph real couples through full intentional, wedding days in luxury venues.
Lovecraft is about taking it slow, learning valuable lessons to grow as an artist and business owner, and staying grounded through the whole process. This is an inclusive community that believes in the beauty of diversity and original ideas.
Lovecraft is not about fitting a ton of shallow content into a day. You won’t walk away with themes, colors, and styles you have already seen plastered all over Pinterest. You are not going to have to elbow your way to the front to get your shot. This is not a high-energy, stressful day packed with an overwhelming amount of information and models. Lovecraft is paced, intentional, and original.
Tickets to the workshop are $1450. The deposit to reserve your spot is $400 with subsequent payments due in full by one month before the workshop.
Any wedding media vendor is eligible to attend— photographers, videographers, and content creators. Film photography and videography are welcome. Classes will be taught by photographers, but are generally applicable for all creators.
Everyone must be accepting of the LGBTQIA+ community, since some of our models and many attendees and vendors are LGBTQIA+ people. There is zero tolerance for any racism, homophobia, sexism, or hate of any kind.
The nearest airport is in Huntsville, AL (HSV) at 68 miles. We recommend flying into Huntsville. Chattanooga, TN (CHA) at 75 miles. Birmingham, AL (BHM) is 108 miles.
We recommend staying in Scottsboro, if you are coming from Huntsville or Fort Payne or Scottsboro if you come from Chattanooga.