The Shootout Society’s Nashville Styled Shoot
INTRODUCING...
At the 'new' venue ELM Nashville - November 10th, 2026
Luxury & Destination Portfolio Building. No Passport Required.
At the 'new' venue ELM Nashville - November 10th, 2026
Luxury & Destination Portfolio Building. No Passport Required.
GET YOUR TICKET
Your Portfolio Is Either Booking Your Next Level or Holding You There
Here's the truth about how photographers get hired: couples book what they can already see. Not your potential. Not your years of experience. The gallery on your website, today. The photographers booking $5k+ weddings didn't wait for a luxury couple to take a chance on them. They built the proof first.
Here's the truth about how photographers get hired: couples book what they can already see. Not your potential. Not your years of experience. The gallery on your website, today.
The photographers booking $5k+ weddings didn't wait for a luxury couple to take a chance on them. They built the proof first.
This isn’t just another styled shoot, It's portfolio strategy.
GET THE DETAILS
Your Skills Are Ready.
Your Portfolio Is the Holdup.
You could shoot a $5k+ wedding today, but your website still shows the weddings you booked two years ago. So that's what keeps inquiring.
You don't have a talent problem. You have a proof problem. This day is the fix.
Elevated couples (and the planners who refer them) book photographers whose galleries already look like their wedding. Yours isn't in that conversation yet.
You've done the overcrowded styled shoot thing: chaotic, rushed, four usable frames. 40 photogs with all the same ig post. You're not paying for that again.
You want luxury, destination-worthy images, but a $3,500 European styled shoot plus $4,000 in travel isn't an investment. It's a $7,500 gamble.
You want direction and community that lasts, not a free-for-all where 40 photographers fight for the same shot and nobody cares to know your name.
Meet Your Host
Hey, I’m Kiella, photographer, CREATIVE, and the heart behind The Shootout Society.
I've been the talented, underpriced photographer watching elevated inquiries pass me by. Until I learned the thing that changed everything: you get hired for the work you show. So show the work you want to be hired for. First. Before anyone gives you permission.
That principle rebuilt my photography business, and it's why I bought and rebuilt The Shootout Society. Every shoot is engineered backwards from one question: will this gallery change what you can charge and speak to dream clients? I'm not hosting parties. I'm building the shortcut I wish I'd had.
And one more thing, because it matters to me as much as the styling: I know who's coming before you arrive. Your name, your work, where you're headed. You'll feel that from the first hello.
What Happens When You SayYes
You'll photograph a fully styled, luxury shoot designed around the clients you want to book next.
You'll direct real couples, with editorial guidance if you want it and creative control if you don't.
You'll shoot detail work (florals, stationery, tables) that planners check out before they ever refer you.
You'll LEAVE WITH WORK that speaks to where you're going. images a $5k couple needs to see to inquire.
LEAVE WITH A REFERRAL CIRCLE: 20 PHOTOGS BUILDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, PLUS VENDORS IN A NEW MARKET.
This isn't just a photoshoot. It's a repositioning.
And most importantly? You'll leave with proof.
Because the photographers booking elevated weddings didn't wait for permission.
They built the proof first. This is where you build yours.
The fastest-booking wedding portfolios right now look like a destination: villa architecture, olive-and-linen palettes, editorial styling, golden-hour romance.
That aesthetic is exactly what $5k+ couples are pinning, and building it usually means a $4,000+ trip to Europe and a $3,500 styled shoot.
We built it in Nashville instead. The luxury & destination portfolio, without the destination budget.
Here’s What’s Included (and why it matters):
Two Real Model Couples in Luxe Attire
Styled to reflect modern, dream-client aesthetics - not Pinterest clichés. You’ll walk away with romantic, editorial images that finally look like the weddings you want to book.
FULL Ceremony Setup at ELM NASHVILLE
A luxury location where nature-meets-elegance vibes. Each scene gives you variety and storytelling power for your website, social media, and marketing.
Details, Flatlays, & Decor Galore
Floral installations, stationery suites, and curated tablescapes. Luxury couples and the planners who refer them judge you on detail work. This is how you earn a spot on a preferred-vendor list.
Small Group Rotations with Timed Shooting Windows
No chaos. No crowding. Just intentional flow so you actually get uninterrupted time to create confidently.
Hands-On Posing Guidance (Only If You Want It)
Want direction from a working wedding photographer? We've got you. Want full creative freedom? Take the lead. Your call, scene by scene.
Creative Headshots
You're about to be a more expensive photographer, and your personal brand should look like it. We set aside time to shoot and exchange headshots with your new photog friends.
Private IG Group
Connection doesn’t end at golden hour. Collaborate with attendees, share sneak peeks, and build your referral circle before you even show up.
Total Behind-the-Scenes Support
We handle the planning, flow, and execution so you can stay in your creative zone. This is a shoot that feels as good as it looks.
Everything is planned for you – you just show up, shoot, and grow.
The Moodboard: Italy Inspired
Lavish Lemoncello & Lace
*Mood board photos are inspo taken from the web and the shoot will look similar but not exact. Some moodboard images are AI-generated using licensed tools. Photo credits : @noirphotoco @kiellalawrencephoto @shishunova_photo @swidrakco
Your Investment in This Experience
Do the math like a business owner. If this gallery books you one wedding at your next-tier rate (say $5,000 instead of $2,800), the shoot paid for itself nearly twice over. On a single booking. Now run the other math: twenty weddings a year at $2,800 instead of $5,000 is a $44,000 gap.
The most expensive thing in your business right now is the portfolio you already have.
The Investment
Your next level starts with proof.
Most photographers reserve their spot with the payment plan:
This isn’t a splurge. It’s a step forward. One day of shooting that could change everything about the way you show up, create, and attract your dream clients.
PAY IN FULL - $1200
Here’s a look at everything that’s included:
⟶ Two real model couples in high-end attire, styled to reflect your dream client aesthetic
⟶ Full ceremony setup at the new ELM Nashville
⟶ Luxe floral installations, flatlays, and romantic tablescape details
⟶ Guided group shooting rotations so everyone gets time and space
⟶ Individual posing support if you want it (no pressure)
⟶ Branding headshots of you shot by fellow attendees
⟶ A private IG group to build connections before and after the event
⟶ Full planning, coordination, and onsite support handled for you
⟶ Two real model couples in high-end attire, styled to reflect your dream client aesthetic
⟶ Full ceremony setup at the new ELM Nashville
⟶ Luxe floral installations, flatlays, and romantic tablescape details
⟶ Guided group shooting rotations so everyone gets time and space
⟶ Individual posing support if you want it (no pressure)
⟶ Branding headshots of you shot by fellow attendees
⟶ A private IG group to build connections before and after the event
⟶ Full planning, coordination, and onsite support handled for you
That’s over $7k+ in value if you were to coordinate this shoot on your own (and let’s be real – it wouldn’t be half as fun).
3 PAYMENTS OF $400
3 payment plan available through Sept. 1st. Extended payment plan options include Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna at checkout.
Here's the plan:
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Show up November 10 and build the gallery that changes what you can charge
LIMITED SPOTS FOR THIS SHOOT, AND IT WILL SELL OUT!
The 3-payment plan retires September 1ST.
Let's do it!
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Plan your trip: fly into BNA (15 min from the venue) and coordinate carpools in the group
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Get your confirmation and join the private attendee community
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Reserve your spot for $400 today (or pay in full, your call)
The Photographers Booking $5k Weddings Built the Proof First
The venue is booked. The couples are cast. The only thing missing is you.
November 10. ELM Nashville. A luxury & destination portfolio without leaving the country, and the positioning shift that comes with it.
GET YOUR TICKET
FAQ
FAQ
We know committing to something new can bring up questions. Here’s everything you might be wondering - and if it’s not listed here, reach out and we’ll talk you through it.
You’ll want to fly into Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is about 15 minutes from the venue.
Transportation isn’t included, so we recommend carpooling with fellow attendees or renting a car. Once the IG group is live, you’ll be able to coordinate rides.
Plan to arrive in Nashville the day before if you’re flying in. Our shoot is planned for Midday (typically 2pm-5pm) but the exact itinerary will be released closer to the event date.
Your camera gear, plenty of memory cards, backup batteries, comfy shoes, a water bottle, and something cute for your headshot! We’ll send prep info & local recommendations in the IG chat as the date approaches.
Not at all. This shoot was made for photographers who are building confidence, not proving anything. There’s zero pressure, just support.
Nope. We’ll be guiding the flow, rotating groups, and offering posing support if you want it. You’ll never be wondering where to go or what to do.
You’re in good company. Most attendees come solo - and leave with new friends. Our IG group makes it easy to connect beforehand so you don’t feel like a stranger.
A max of 20 photographers with small rotating groups of 4-5. That’s intentional – so everyone gets space to shoot, connect, and actually enjoy the experience.
The Italy inspired luxury shoot is $1200. You can pay in full, split into 3 payments of $400, or use one of our extended payment options from Klarna or Afterpay.
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If something comes up, you can sell or gift your ticket to another photographer.
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