PHOTOGRAPHER FAMILY CAMP

Workshop and Retreat with the creative caregiver in mind!

THE COURSE

“The Family Narrative” is a workshop for anyone working in family photography, but it was designed for the ARTIST CAREGIVER. The focus is a shift in your own personal photography from documentary to conceptual work and how that expands into client work. It offers the space to be in community, get inspired by artists making work within the framework of family photography, and reflect on the folklore and visual history that weave through your own stories.

Dismissing the isolated artist myth, we will use the domestic sphere as the rich creative ground for your own personal projects and collaborations with your family members which can outstretched wherever photography brings you.

Topics:

Artist Reviews - Exploring photographer works rooted in family

The Artist/Caregiver - Subject/Photographer Relationship

Personal Threads - Reflections on your own family lore, and personal Project exploration

THE RETREAT

Most artist spaces are designed without the parent artist in mind. This retreat invites the two to co-exists. You can come alone or bring your family (partner, children and/or needed childcare support) along! Note, the definition of family is expansive, whatever your support community looks like is welcome and included!

THE GRANT

Jessica Holleque is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

THE DETAILS

Location: CAMP VERMILION, COOK MN

Dates: August 21 - 24th, 2025

PRICING:

INDIVIDUAL - Shared Space

$300

“The Family Narrative” Course, Shared Rooms with 1 or 2 other adults, All Meals covered

INDIVIDUAL - Private Space

$580

“The Family Narrative” Course, Private Room, All Meals covered

FAMILIES - Private Family Room

$500

+$50 per kid

“The Family Narrative” Course for one individual, Private Room for your families use, and all meals covered

No additional charge for additional adult caregiver coming along to allow you to be able to attend this course! THANK YOU!!!! No additional charge for kids 3 or under.

Payment: 50% down will hold your place. Final payment due 60 days before event.

Restorative, Rustic, Northwoods

This Northwoods retreat is a ELCA Lutheran summer camp during the summer months, nestled in tall Norway pines and on Lake Vermillion. It includes trails for hiking, Waterfront, Campfire Rings, Gathering Spaces, Sauna and on site Food Service, and of course beautiful photo backdrops.

There are a few different lodging options:

Note: You will have to bring along your own bedding (blankets/pillows). Truely Summer Camp vibes :)

I will work with you to figure out a space that is most comfortable! Besides the queen beds, spaces are designed for youth, so have thinner mattresses. There is the option for you to bring your own air mattress for better comfort if that works best!

Find out more at their website.

SAMPLE RETREAT SCHEDULE

Subject to change, but to give you an idea! Outside the course blocks all other activities are optional.

Thursday - Low Key Arrival Day, Get settled, Get introduced!

4pm - Open Arrival Time / Welcome

5pm - Dinner

Optional site tour, sauna, swimming!

Friday & Saturday

8:30am Breakfast

10am - “The Family Narrative” Course (2 hrs)

12pm - Lunch

Open 1:1 mentoring blocks and Free Time

5pm - Dinner

6:30pm - Photography Hour (one day of model family session, one day of photographing each other)

Optional Sauna, Swimming, Campfire ect

Sunday

9am - “The Family Narrative” Course (1 hr)

10am - Brunch

12pm - Final Departures

Have Questions or Ready to sign up? Email me through my contact page or directly at hello@jessicaholleque.com