Meg Loeks
Meg Loeks is a portrait photographer based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where she lives on a hobby farm with her family. Rooted in classic Americana and everyday life, her imagery celebrates the beauty, humor, and imperfection of domesticity. Using color and nostalgia as storytelling tools, Meg challenges convention while honoring authenticity. An Imagen, Sigma, and Profoto Ambassador, and former Lightroom Ambassador (2022), she teaches workshops worldwide, helping photographers find their creative voice in the everyday. Meg also volunteers with The Gold Hope Project, offering portraits to families facing pediatric cancer.
5 Keys to Cinematic Storytelling in Photography
Step inside Meg Loeks’ creative process as she shares 5 core principles that shape her cinematic, story-driven portraiture.Meg walks you through how s…Step inside Meg Loeks’ creative process as she shares 5 core principles that shape her cinematic, story-driven portraiture.Meg walks you through how she plans a narrative image, uses light and color to shape mood, and builds emotional depth through i…Step inside Meg Loeks’ creative process as she shares 5 core principles that shape her cinematic, story-driven portraiture.Meg walks you through how she plans a narrative image, uses light and color to shape mood, and builds emotional depth through intentional details. She also demonstrates key editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop that bring atmosphere, cohesion, and polish to a final image. Whether you’re new to cinematic storytelling o…Step inside Meg Loeks’ creative process as she shares 5 core principles that shape her cinematic, story-driven portraiture.Meg walks you through how she plans a narrative image, uses light and color to shape mood, and builds emotional depth through intentional details. She also demonstrates key editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop that bring atmosphere, cohesion, and polish to a final image. Whether you’re new to cinematic storytelling or looking to refine your style, these essential insights will help you elevate your portraits with clarity, emotion, and intention. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Off-Camera Flash for Creative, Story-Driven Portraits
Join Meg Loeks for a Photo Walk exploring how off-camera strobe, color, and environment work together to create powerful storytelling portraits. On lo…Join Meg Loeks for a Photo Walk exploring how off-camera strobe, color, and environment work together to create powerful storytelling portraits. On location with a live model, Meg will demonstrate how to shape light for mood, direct natural and flatt…Join Meg Loeks for a Photo Walk exploring how off-camera strobe, color, and environment work together to create powerful storytelling portraits. On location with a live model, Meg will demonstrate how to shape light for mood, direct natural and flattering poses, and use your surroundings to strengthen the narrative. This hands-on session will give you practical lighting techniques, posing tips, and fresh creative inspiration you can immediately a…Join Meg Loeks for a Photo Walk exploring how off-camera strobe, color, and environment work together to create powerful storytelling portraits. On location with a live model, Meg will demonstrate how to shape light for mood, direct natural and flattering poses, and use your surroundings to strengthen the narrative. This hands-on session will give you practical lighting techniques, posing tips, and fresh creative inspiration you can immediately apply to your own work.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
The Art of Storytelling through Light and Color
Step inside Meg Loeks creative process, from sourcing inspiration to layering subtle, intentional details that transform everyday spaces into compell… Step inside Meg Loeks creative process, from sourcing inspiration to layering subtle, intentional details that transform everyday spaces into compelling visual narratives. In this workshop, Meg will share how she uses created light to shape mood, at… Step inside Meg Loeks creative process, from sourcing inspiration to layering subtle, intentional details that transform everyday spaces into compelling visual narratives. In this workshop, Meg will share how she uses created light to shape mood, atmosphere, and emotion, walking you through practical lighting setups and her go-to modifiers that work beautifully in real-world environments. You’ll also explore how color can heighten emotional impa… Step inside Meg Loeks creative process, from sourcing inspiration to layering subtle, intentional details that transform everyday spaces into compelling visual narratives. In this workshop, Meg will share how she uses created light to shape mood, atmosphere, and emotion, walking you through practical lighting setups and her go-to modifiers that work beautifully in real-world environments. You’ll also explore how color can heighten emotional impact, guide the viewer’s eye, and strengthen your story. Blending creative vision with hands-on technique, this session will equip you with the tools to craft portraits that are rich in atmosphere, depth, and narrative power. Sponsored byShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
The Lighting Summit
Join some of the most respected voices in photography for a full day dedicated to mastering the art of light. The Lighting Summit explores how to use …Join some of the most respected voices in photography for a full day dedicated to mastering the art of light. The Lighting Summit explores how to use light with purpose and creativity, from choosing the right shapers and maintaining color consistency…Join some of the most respected voices in photography for a full day dedicated to mastering the art of light. The Lighting Summit explores how to use light with purpose and creativity, from choosing the right shapers and maintaining color consistency to working confidently with both LED and flash. Discover how lighting can elevate any scene, turning challenging conditions into beautiful, portfolio-worthy images. Whether you want to sharpen your t…Join some of the most respected voices in photography for a full day dedicated to mastering the art of light. The Lighting Summit explores how to use light with purpose and creativity, from choosing the right shapers and maintaining color consistency to working confidently with both LED and flash. Discover how lighting can elevate any scene, turning challenging conditions into beautiful, portfolio-worthy images. Whether you want to sharpen your technical skills or find new inspiration, this summit will give you the tools and confidence to make light your strongest storytelling tool. Dive into hands-on experiences in the Lighting Summit’s studio bays and dynamic lighting setups! Additional information on The Lighting Summit can be found here. Sponsored by Profoto 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Michael Anthony, The Power of Three: Light Shapers That Transform Your Portraits9:15 AM - 10:15 AM: Meg Loeks, Balancing Light and Color: Creating Consistent, Cinematic Imagery10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Roberto Valenzuela, Less Gear. Better Light. Studio Lighting Masterpieces made Simple11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch (on own) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Seth Miranda, Precision Lighting: Controlling Highlights, Shadows, and Visual Impact2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Chloe Ramirez, Lighting Saves the Day: Mastering Light When Natural Light Won’t Cooperate3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Joe McNally, One Light, Two Light, Three Light for Portraits on LocationShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
