Coffee & Co-Working 6/1 ☕

A FREE shared workspace for MI Studio Space Members

Join us for Coffee & Co-Working 6/1 at MI Studio Space for a free shared workspace event. Bring your laptop, grab a coffee, and power through your creative to-do list alongside fellow members!

It’s the perfect way to dedicate time to the sometimes tedious administrative tasks like…

💻 emails + inquiries

📷 making + editing content

🌐 editing + website updates

💡 planning your own session offerings at MI Studio Space

👋 make friends, ask opinions & questions + be creatively supported

This is an open house style event series, therefore you’re welcome to come and go at any time within the allotted time frame!

Various Mondays from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Please RSVP for each session individually!

June 15th

June 22nd

June 29th

 

Coffee & Co-Working is reserved for MI Studio Space Members and prospective members only. 

Not yet a member? It’s easy (and free) to apply

Attendance: 0 / 30

Registrations are closed for this event

Pride Group Shoot & Social is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ members of our creative community! 🏳️‍🌈

Hosted by MI Studio Space, a creative community located in Wayland, MI—just south of Grand Rapids.

Join us for the Pride Group Shoot & Social. Hosted by MI Studio Space, this vibrant community event is designed to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ creatives who make the West Michigan art scene shine.

Specifically, this inclusive, all-ages gathering welcomes models, photographers, videographers, content creators, creative vendors, and local business owners from the greater Grand Rapids area and beyond. Therefore, it is the perfect space to connect, collaborate, and create together in a fun, supportive environment.

What to Expect at the Event:

  • Studio-Hosted Photo Opportunities: These are perfect for building your portfolio.
  • Themed Setup: In addition, you can take advantage of Pride flags and intentional posing setups.
  • Creative Networking: Connect with fellow Michigan creatives and community members.
  • Refreshments: Meanwhile, enjoy complimentary snacks, drinks, and refreshments while you mingle.

Looking to shoot fresh content, meet new local collaborators, promote your business, or simply celebrate Pride with an amazing community, this event is indeed for you.

Please note that this event is open to both members and prospective members. However, if you are interested in joining our community permanently, you can apply for a membership here.

Attendance: 8 / 30

Registrations are closed for this event

Petals & Poses Spring Boudoir Group Shoot

A Dreamy Spring Content Day for Photographers & Models in the Grand Rapids Area

Hosted by Madison Kristine Photography & Molly Anne!

Petals & Poses Spring Boudoir Group Shoot

Petals & Poses is a dreamy spring boudoir content day designed for models and photographers to collaborate, create, and refresh their portfolios. This event takes place at the beautifully renovated MI Studio Space in Wayland, MI.

The studio will be decorated with soft florals, light textures, and romantic sets, creating the perfect environment for capturing fresh, feminine imagery. Additionally, this event is structured to give photographers and models ample time to connect, rotate through sets, and create a variety of stunning content.

Whether you’re a photographer looking to expand your spring boudoir portfolio or a model wanting gorgeous new content, this event is all about creativity and collaboration.

Why Join Our Spring Boudoir Group Shoot?

Expect:

🌸 Styled spring boudoir sets

  • For example: Orchid Oasis Bathtub
  • Pink Floral Arches
  • Vintage Green Couch in White Drapes
  • Live Plant Corner
  • XL Mirror with Candles

📸 Rotating shooting opportunities

💫 Creative networking with local West Michigan creatives

✨ A relaxed, fun, and collaborative environment

Ultimately, you’ll create, connect, and leave with beautiful new content.

Photographers please file your : Adult Verification Form!  
Models Please file your: Model Agreement & Consent Form!
To become a Member of MI Studio Space, Please Apply Here!

Attendance: 9 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

🏖️ Sand Dunes Community Photography Field Trip 🏖️

Hosted by Molly Anne & Tori Razkowic Photography

Join our MI Studio Space Member Community for a scenic field trip to Warren Dunes State Park near St. Joseph, MI. This beautiful lakeshore destination offers sweeping dune landscapes, forest trails, and stunning views of Lake Michigan—making it a perfect location for photographers of all experience levels.

🚤 Event Details

  • Sunday, June 28th
  • 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Warren Dunes State Park, St. Joseph, MI

😎 What To Expect

  •  A relaxed day to photograph with the backdrops of sprawling dunes, windswept grasses, and Lake Michigan
  • Easygoing creative atmosphere
  • A chance to connect with fellow creatives

☀️ What To Bring

  • Your camera + your favorite lenses
  • A beachy outfit (or two) + any props you’d like to include
  • Comfortable shoes + sandals
  • A towel
  • Snacks and drinks (water will be provided)

During the trip, we’ll explore the park’s towering sand dunes, shoreline, and wooded areas while practicing creative composition in addition to natural light techniques. Whether you enjoy capturing dramatic dune patterns, peaceful beach scenes, wildlife, or sunset reflections over the lake, there will be plenty of opportunities to create unique images!

This outing is designed to be relaxed and collaborative. Participants are encouraged to share ideas, experiment with different perspectives, and learn from one another along the way. Bring your camera, a few beachy outfits, comfortable walking shoes, and your sense of adventure.

Come connect with fellow creatives, enjoy the outdoors, and capture the natural beauty of Michigan’s dunes together.

You are responsible for getting to and from the destination – please consider carpooling with other members. 

⛵ This is a no-cost event, though donations are welcome to continue our efforts to improve the studio and community.

 

Attendance: 12 / 30

Registrations are closed for this event

 

🌹 Creative Couples Derby Night at MI Studio Space 🌹

Hosted by Shawna & Molly!
A Members Community Event (Interested New Members are Welcome)

Grab your hats, dress to impress, and join us for a playful evening inspired by the spirit of the Kentucky Derby!

We’re inviting our creative community and their spouses for a Derby-style potluck and social night at MI Studio Space. This will be a relaxed, laughter-filled evening to connect, celebrate creativity, and enjoy time together outside of work.

✨ Event Details
📅 Friday, May 15th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 MI Studio Space
👗 Dress Code

Ladies: Derby dresses and fabulous hats encouraged!
Gents: Dress to impress — think sharp, stylish, and Derby-ready.

🥗 Potluck Style
Everyone brings a dish to pass so we can share a variety of delicious bites.

📸 What to Expect

  •  Fun couple photos
  • Lighthearted games and laughs
  • Great food and conversation
  • A chance to connect with fellow creatives and their partners

Think Derby charm, creative energy, and good company.

So grab your best hat, bring your favorite dish, and come ready for a night of community, creativity, and a little Derby flair.

🌿 We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Creative Couples Derby Night!

 

Attendance: 4 / 30

Registrations are closed for this event

Spring Studio Content Day

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, March 24th 2026
Content Day: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location:MI Studio Space – 152 S Main Street, Wayland, MI
Cost: FREE (Registration Required – Donations Welcome)


What’s Happening

Content Day
From 4-6pm, bring your gear, props, and models to make the most of our unique, seasonal setups. Create content for your upcoming promotions, build your studio portrait portfolio, or simply enjoy a day connecting and creating with fellow creatives.


Who’s Invited?
Photographers, models, content creators, and creatives of all levels looking to collaborate, experiment, or refresh your portfolio. This event is open to members and creative friends interested in joining our vibrant community. Bring them along—just make sure they register too!  Prepare your invitee/ models/ perspective member to work with others at the event.  Member & Perspective members Only, please do not bring clients.
To become a member Apply Here 


What to Expect:
Creative Freedom
Explore themed backdrops and capture fresh, exciting shots to enhance your work.

Family-Friendly Fun
Kids are welcome to join (no registration needed for them).


Important Notes:
Limited Spots Available
Registration is required and capped at 30 attendees.

Can’t Make It?
Let us know so we can open your spot for someone else.

Let’s come together, create, and celebrate the beauty of spring. Don’t miss out—spots will fill quickly!

Be sure to check your Email for new info about this event.

Attendance: 18 / 30

Registrations are closed for this event

Editorial Elements Styled Shoot & Lighting Exclusive

Hosted By Molly Anne Creative & White Rose Photography 

This styled shoot is a study in mood, movement, and mastery of light — inspired by the four natural elements and designed for photographers who want to push past “pretty” and into intentional, portfolio-worthy work.

Each set is built with editorial impact in mind, allowing you to explore how light shapes emotion, texture, and story. This is not a content mill — it’s a creative lab.

Experience a creative lab designed for intentional storytelling and portfolio mastery.

Fire: Bold, high-contrast imagery using projector-based flame lighting.

Water: Moody reflections featuring blue and grey tones with a reflective floor.

Air: Soft, ethereal movement set against a white backdrop with sunset lighting.

Earth: Organic, grounded textures with a brown backdrop and lush greenery.

Four Elements Styled Shoot Mood Board - Air, Earth, Fire, Water

Photographers Ticket : $125
Member price: $100
Not a Member?  Apply !  

Attendance: 0 / 10

Registrations are closed for this event

This Headshot Swap & Social is a relaxed, collaborative headshot swap designed for creatives who want fresh images and real connection.

This is a low-pressure, community-driven event where creatives take turns photographing one another, exchanging clean, usable headshots while actually enjoying the process. Think good lighting, supportive energy, and conversations that feel easy instead of forced. Image delivery is flexible. Hand your camera off during the swap or exchange images afterward — whatever works best for you.

This event is primarily for MI Studio Space members.
Creatives who have been personally invited by a current member are also welcome to attend. If you are not yet a member please apply prior to the event.

Come for the updated headshot.
Stay for the community.


What to Bring

  • Your camera (and any lenses you love working with)
  • Anything that feels you — wardrobe pieces, props, or brand elements you want reflected in your images
  • Open energy, creative curiosity, and a willingness to hype others the way you’d want to be hyped

Show up as yourself. The rest flows naturally.

Attendance: 18 / 30

Registrations are closed for this event

 

Love is Love: A Queer Wedding Styled Shoot By Molly Anne

Love deserves to be seen — every version of it.
This Wedding Styled Shoot celebrates inclusivity, artistry, and connection through five distinct wedding-inspired sets. From modern summer elegance to monochromatic elopement magic, photographers will capture authentic stories and editorial details that reflect the beauty of all love.

👗 *Featuring gowns by Magnolia Bridal

This shoot is all about representation, creativity, and the freedom to tell love stories your way. Join a community of photographers who value authenticity and inclusion — and leave with galleries that truly speak love in every form.

**Moodboards showcase stock images for inspiration of Styled Set

🍊 Citrus Circus – a solo bridal editorial with fresh and dried citrus fruits, a unique bouquet, and stunning pink silk dress

Citrus Circus solo bridal editorial mood board featuring fresh fruits and a pink silk wedding dress for a queer wedding styled shoot at MI Studio Space.

🌅 First Morning As Mr. & Mr. – a slow, cozy, first morning married, complete with snacks and coffee

Intimate wedding anniversary photography mood board with a baking theme for a creative couples styled shoot at a West Michigan photography studio.

🫖 First Anniversary – an intimate celebration of continued love, think baking together – but with a twist

Cozy morning wedding inspiration mood board featuring a grooms' breakfast and coffee for an LGBTQ+ styled photoshoot in Michigan.

🖤 Elopement Editorial – a high fashion take on a masculine elopement

High fashion masculine elopement editorial mood board featuring modern black-tie wedding aesthetics for a Grand Rapids area photographer workshop.

🌿 Blackberry Lavender – a modern, summer-y lesbian fairytale, complete with a cake cutting, and a flat lay station

Modern blackberry lavender lesbian wedding fairytale mood board showing a cake cutting and flat lay station for a styled wedding shoot in Michigan.

Members Ticket Special Rate Available- To become a Member Please Apply Here!

 

Attendance: 11 / 12

Registrations are closed for this event

Valentines’s Boudoir Styled Shoot by Molly!

Step into a day of creative passion, bold self-expression, and all things love (or anti-love). This Themed Valentine’s Boudoir Styled Shoot celebrates confidence, artistry, and a little bit of sass — whether you’re shooting for your portfolio, your clients, or just your creative soul.

Featured Sets Include:
Mood boards are just previews of the vision — the final sets will bring these ideas to life!

  • Set 1 – Rose Bath 🌹 a classic floral bath scene with roses, rose petals, white or pink lingerie, and gold accents, soft & feminine
    carefully curated styled shoot for photography portfolio building & workshop!
  • Set 2 – Flower Top 🥀 an editorial take on the traditional flower top look; a sheer corset with florals on a special pink paper backdrop, bright & fun
    carefully curated styled shoot for photography portfolio building & workshop!
  • Set3 – Shadow Play 🫶 a heart shaped light projected onto a red paper backdrop, black lingerie + heels, moody & sexy
    carefully curated styled shoot for photography portfolio building & workshop!
  • Set 4 – Self Love 💌 anti-Valentine’s Day, but in the sense that you’re the only Valentine you’ll ever need! Model in pajamas on bed with pink silk sheets, and themed cookies or a cake, cozy & cute
    carefully curated styled shoot for photography portfolio building & workshop!
  • Set 5 – Valentine’s Couple ❤️‍🔥 Steamy couple coming home after a night out. Red silk dress to black or red lingerie, button up + slacks to red silk boxers, dimly lit & intimate
    carefully curated styled shoot for photography portfolio building & workshop!

This isn’t your average Valentine’s shoot — it’s a love letter to self-expression and connection. Bring your camera, your creative eye, and get ready to capture something unforgettable.
Valentines Day Boudoir Styled Shoot by Molly Anna Modeling

Photographers please file your : Adult Verification Form!  
Members Ticket Special Rate Available- To become a Member Please Apply Here!

Attendance: 3 / 10

Registrations are closed for this event

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