The Photo Collective Membership
Welcome to The Photo Collective — a place to grow your photography skills with real feedback, real community, and real access to me.
This is a subscription-based product, which you can cancel anytime.
When you join, you'll get:
✔️ Twice-monthly live group Zoom calls with me. Bring your questions, your work-in-progress images, your "why does this look weird" moments — and get real feedback, in real time. This is the heart of The Collective.
✔️ Monthly photo challenges to keep you shooting, experimenting, and growing — with feedback from me and the group.
✔️ An exclusive discount on all Poppy Bee purchases — backdrops AND in-person workshops — for as long as you're a member.
✔️ A genuinely supportive community of creatives at every level. Share your work, ask questions, get encouragement from people who actually get it.
✔️ Guest expert interviews when we have them.
Have questions? Check the FAQ below.
FAQ
What's included in the Collective?
Twice-monthly live Zoom calls with me, monthly photo challenges, a community of fellow creatives, a discount on Poppy Bee surfaces and workshops, and occasional guest expert interviews.
Do I get access to the mini class library?
The mini class library used to be part of The Collective, but it's now available as standalone classes you can purchase individually — so you only pay for what you actually want to dive into. (If you were already a Collective member before 6/10/26 you keep your library access as part of your membership — nothing changes for you.)
How experienced of a photographer do I need to be to get value out of this?
Any level, any camera. The Zoom calls and community work for total beginners and experienced photographers alike — everyone brings something different to the table.
Who is the instructor?
That's me, Clare Barboza — co-owner of Poppy Bee Surfaces and a food and lifestyle photographer for 15 years (and a photographer in other genres for longer than that).
How often do I get access to YOU?
Twice-monthly group Zoom calls. I cannot stress this enough: THIS is where the value is. Feedback, community, and the biggest learning all happen here.
What kind of camera will I need?
Mirrorless, DSLR, or your phone. Built to be accessible for anyone.
How long do I have access?
As long as you are a member.
What if it's not my thing?
Cancel anytime, no hard feelings.