I'm Kiella (Key-la), a wedding photographer based in the Midwest who spent years wishing there was a better way to build a portfolio that attracts the clients you actually want.
When The Shootout Society came across my path, I knew exactly what it needed to be, smaller, more intentional, and genuinely worthy of the photographers who show up for it.
I also run Kiella Lawrence Photography, so I understand firsthand what it means to need portfolio work that does real business for you.
Meet Chelsey! She travels with TSS to every shoot, keeping models camera-ready with hair and makeup while capturing all the behind-the-scenes moments along the way.
A wife and mama living on a farm in a small Midwestern town, Chelsey is anything but your average farm girl. She’s a makeup artist, content creator, and self-proclaimed people person who genuinely loves making connections. If you’re joining us for a shoot, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll leave as friends.
The Shootout Society has been around for years, and when I stepped in, I saw a chance to build something with a very specific intention.
Every decision would be filtered through trust. Small groups. Honest copy. Real curation. A community photographers can count on, where the creative experience matters just as much as the images you walk away with.
We cap every shoot with limited photographers, broken into intimate groups of 4–5. Not because we have to but because any more than that and the experience stops being what it's supposed to be.
Every venue, vendor, and theme is chosen with a specific portfolio outcome in mind. Nothing is filler. Nothing is here to look good in the pitch.
Photographers who come to TSS shoots stay in the community. The connections made at these events are as valuable as the images.
Beyond our core team, we partner with local wedding planners, florists, designers, and vendors in every city we visit. Every shoot is built with people who know their market — so the details are always right.
We're always looking for planners, florists, designers, and creative vendors in our upcoming shoot cities. If you love the TSS aesthetic and want to be part of the experience, we'd love to hear from you.
As TSS grows, we're exploring opportunities for experienced photographers to lead shoots in their home markets. If that sounds like you, we'd love to connect.
