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We are excited to have Carly Sullens inspiring us at our

Fall Artisty Retreat

at the Drury Inn in  Grand Rapids, Mi. 

(Registration starts at 9am, class at 10am)


 

Intent to Image:

Learning to Create from Within

This workshop is for photographers who want to create images that feel more personal and intentional. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, participants learn how to begin with what they want to express, then translate it into stronger creative choices, from subject and composition to light, mood, and post-processing. This program helps photographers move beyond automatic habits, and beyond technical perfection as the main goal, into image-making rooted in authenticity and meaning. Attendees leave with a repeatable process they can returnto, and clearer direction for creating work that feels true to them. This isn’t about getting it “right.” It’s about getting it real, and making images that feel purposeful, personal, and undeniably yours.








Meet Carly Sullens

Carly Sullens, M. Photog., M. Artist, CPP, ATR, is a photographic artist, educator, and PPA juror with a diverse academic background in painting, art history, psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. This foundation shapes her unique approach to photography. Carly’s photography combines reality and imagination, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary visions. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she has earned numerous accolades, awards, and publications. She is known for teaching in a way that is both practical and deeply personal. As an instructor, Carly encourages students to look inward, make meaningful connections, and create work that is both technically strong and emotionally compelling.


   

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