The Photo Collective Membership
Welcome to The Photo Collective Membership-- for aspiring photographers, bloggers, business owners taking their own images....and anyone else who wants to strengthen their photography skills.
This is a subscription based product, which you can cancel anytime.
When you join, you'll enjoy:
✔️ A library of photo classes, each focused on a specific aspect of food and/or product photography. Whether it’s mastering composition, overcoming the challenges of photographing brown food, styling your product shots, or tackling tricky lighting, these classes will help you level up your skills.
✔️ Twice-monthly group Zoom meetings with Clare and your fellow creatives. These sessions are a chance to ask questions, get feedback about your work, and dive deeper into the challenges and triumphs of your photography journey—together.
✔️ An exclusive discount on ALL your Poppy Bee purchases (photography backdrops AND in-person workshops) -- for the entire time you are a member.
✔️ Monthly photo challenges, which encourage participants to practice and expand their skills and get real feedback about their results.
✔️ Guest expert interviews
✔️ A supportive and safe online community of creatives who get it. This is a space where you can share your work, ask questions, and feel encouraged—whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been shooting for years.
Have questions? Click on our FAQs below and learn more.
FAQ
What classes are in the library?
• Exposure, Camera Settings & Why You Need to Get Out of Auto Mode
• Food Photography Series: How I Made This Photo (ongoing)
• Creative Shadows in Food & Product Photography
• Understanding & Elevating Composition
• Crafting Stories in Food Photography
• The Impact of COLOR in Food & Product Photography
• Dark & Moody Photography
• Photographing Brown Food (and Making it Look GOOD!)
• Beautiful Ingredients
• Perfect Your Flat Lay Photography
• Styling for Jewelry Photography
What is the format of the classes?
The classes are primarily video based. I walk through some general principles of a topic and then demos those principles on camera. Each class includes demos of different photo shoots and most are about an hour or so in length.
In the 15 years I have taught workshops, students have consistently shared that the photo demos (and her talking about her process through those demos) are the most valuable parts of their learning experience. So, the classes are based around that information.
How experienced of a photographer do I need to be to get value out of this?
You can be any level of photographer, using any kind of camera. That said, you will get even more value out of the classes if you have access to a DSLR or a mirrorless camera where you can program your own settings. However, this is not required.
Who is the instructor?
That would be me, Clare Barboza– co-owner of Poppy Bee Surfaces (and the one who does all of the photography and marketing for the website) as well as a food and lifestyle photographer for the past 15 years, (and a photographer in other genres for longer than that, so I may know a thing or two about the topic.) 😊
How often do I get access to YOU?
There are group Zoom meetings twice a month and I will be there to answer questions and give you feedback
I cannot stress enough: THIS is where the value is for the membership! The Zoom meetings are where community is formed, feedback is shared and the greatest learning takes place.
If you want to make the most of your time in the Collective, COME TO THE ZOOM MEETINGS
What kind of camera will I need?
You can use a mirrorless camera, a DSLR or your phone. The classes are meant to be accessible for anyone.
How long do I have access to the classes and Zoom meetings?
As long as you are a member.
What if I subscribe and it's just not my thing?
You can cancel anytime.