Emberlight Creator Summit 2026

Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and creative growth at the Emberlight Creator Summit!

Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, or creative entrepreneur, this event is designed to help you sharpen your skills, build stronger client relationships, and connect with fellow creators who are passionate about their craft.

Throughout the day, you'll hear from experienced Emberlight team members covering topics such as:

📸 Wedding & Event Photography
🎥 Wedding & Event Videography
💡 Client Experience & Professionalism
🙌 Posing & Directing Clients
📱 Content Creation & Behind-the-Scenes Marketing
👔 Headshot Photography
🤝 Team Communication & Workplace Optimization (Optional Add-On Session)

Enjoy coffee and donuts to start the morning, a catered lunch with fellow attendees, and practical insights you can immediately apply to your business and creative work.

Then, cap off the day with an evening mixer at Chicken N Pickle in Thornton, where you'll have the chance to relax, network, and connect with other creatives over food, conversation, and a little friendly competition on the courts.

✔ Full-day workshop access
✔ Coffee & donuts
✔ Catered lunch
✔ Networking opportunities with fellow creators
✔ Evening mixer at Chicken N Pickle

9:00 AM Team Communication & Workplace Optimization Workshop with Carolyn Strauss
Includes a personalized team assessment and collaborative workshop focused on communication, accountability, and maximizing individual strengths within a team environment.
Additional Cost: $25

Whether you're looking to grow your business, elevate your creative skills, or build stronger connections within the Emberlight community, the Emberlight Creator Summit is the perfect place to learn, collaborate, and get inspired.

We can't wait to see you there!

Info: Optional Assessment & Workshop Add-On: $25 per participant

This interactive workshop is designed to help teams better understand one another, improve communication, and create a more motivated, collaborative workplace environment.

Participants will complete a professional assessment that helps identify individual strengths, communication styles, and opportunities for greater team effectiveness.

Topics include:

Creating common ground and a shared understanding of the business
Establishing common goals and team alignment
Identifying each team member's unique strengths and areas of genius
Developing a common language for effective collaboration
Assessing available technology and tools to support team success
Understanding individual communication styles
Optimizing performance in remote, hybrid, and onsite work environments
Establishing accountability and clearly defined roles
Creating effective communication rhythms and schedules

Info: Welcome attendees, introduce the workshop objectives, review the day's agenda, and facilitate attendee introductions.

Info: Learn best practices for preparing for shoots, presenting yourself professionally, managing client expectations, and creating an exceptional client experience from start to finish.

Info: Explore techniques and strategies for capturing weddings and live events, with a focus on storytelling, lighting, and working effectively in fast-paced environments.

Info: Location: Club Room

Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

Take time to network with fellow attendees, relax, and recharge for the afternoon sessions.

Info: Discover approaches for posing individuals and groups naturally, directing clients with confidence, and creating authentic, engaging moments during sessions.

Info: Learn how to capture compelling behind-the-scenes content, create valuable marketing assets from shoots, and leverage content for social media growth and brand development.

Info: Gain insight into wedding and event videography workflows, storytelling through motion, audio best practices, and delivering a polished final product to clients.

Info: Learn techniques for creating professional, personality-driven headshots, including lighting setups, posing strategies, and effective client communication.

Info: Closing remarks, final Q&A, key takeaways, and an opportunity for attendees to connect before the evening mixer.

Info: Chicken N Pickle
14225 Lincoln St, Thornton, CO 80023

Wrap up an inspiring day of learning and collaboration with an evening of networking, great food, and friendly competition at Chicken N Pickle!

Connect with fellow Emberlight team members, media partners, photographers, videographers, and creatives while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere designed for building relationships and having fun.

What's Included:

Street-Style Taco Fiesta
Build-your-own taco bar featuring Carnitas and Pollo Asado
One Complimentary Drink Ticket
Includes any beverage valued at $10 or less

Private Pickleball Courts

Reserved court access from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Equipment provided
No experience necessary—whether you're competitive or just playing for fun, everyone is welcome!
Event Timeline
5:00 PM – Guests arrive, taco bar opens, and pickleball courts become available

7:30 PM – Pickleball court reservations conclude

8:00 PM – Mixer concludes

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Emberlight Media, 2950 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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