Events
Welcome! This is the page where you will find any and all events we are hosting or involved in.
What you will find here:
-Upcoming Minis & Specials
-Events we are hosting or a part of
-Speaking Engagements
-Classes we are teaching
-Vendor Events
What you will NOT find here:
-Our wedding availability (Please contact us here for that!)
-Our calendar availability for photoshoots. That can be found here!
Below you will find all our events in the order that they are occurring.
Start-up Entrepreneurial Networking Event – $10
February 25th, 2025
5:00pm – 7:30pm
In our Studio
Join us for an evening of networking with experts in several business fields, ready to answer your questions and help your business grow! Come dressed for a complimentary headshot taken by The Photography Experience (that’s us!), and meet other start-ups in the Rochester area! It’s only $10 to register! What you get:
-Upfront Access to Area Experts in Multiple Fields (accounting, social media, attorney, IT, branding, etc…)
-Professional Headshot
-Complimentary Appetizers & Libations!
Click Here to book your spot. Limited spots available!
Guest Speaker – Winter Speaker Series – $7
Topic: Seduction to Empowerment – The History of Boudoir Photography
March 13th, 2025 4pm to 7pm
Online
Jolana is honored to have been selected as one of the speakers for the Ontario County Historical Society’s Virtual Winter Speaker Series! She will be speaking on the history of boudoir photography, its origins, it’s colorful past, and what it has evolved into. Join the talk by registering below!
Click Here to purchase your Ticket!
Capturing Courage 2025 – FREE
November 9th, 2025 8:00am – 4:00pm
In Studio
This is our annual empowerment event for women in all stages of breast cancer. This event is hosted by the Breast Cancer Confidence Project, and is meant to help women in all stages of breast cancer rebuild their confidence after diagnosis and treatment. Jolana is a co-founder in this non-profit and the lead photographer.
Capturing Courage is an event where we offer boudoir photoshoots for breast cancer patients, survivors, and previvors. It includes a 30 min private boudoir photoshoot, professional makeup & hairstyling, 5 high-res digital image downloads, and social connection and support. This event is completely free to the attendee!
If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to this event, please email us at info@rocphotoexperience.com. Your support directly impacts our women and fortifies that their beauty and worth will never be damaged by their disease.
Registration opens up in August/September for this event. Please email us at info@rocphotoexperience.com if you’re interested in being added to our mailing list and to be the first to sign up. Only 8 spots available!
Past Events:
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Fall & Holiday Minis: These happen annually and will be announced as soon as they are scheduled for this year! Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when new dates are added!
Smartphone Photography for Entrepreneurs Workshop – This is an hour long, hands on workshop where Jolana guides you through mastering smartphone photography and creating compelling product shots for your business. It has been offered through SUNY Brockport’s Small Business Development Center, and through the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance.
Start-up Business Networking Event – This was a free event hosted by us that brought together industry experts in all areas of business, and startups/ entrepreneurs looking to grow their business. The goal was to foster an environment where entrepreneurs could get insights on their businesses from industry experts, and make connections that help them grow their businesses. We also provided free headshots to all attendees.
Photography Exhibit in Prague, Czech Republic – This was Jolana’s first international exhibit of her photography, right in the center of Old Town Prague. You can find more information on the event here!
Photography Exhibit in Barcelona, Spain: 6 of Jolana’s images were chosen as runner-ups in the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards international competition, and were exhibited in Barcelona at the FotoNostrum Gallery. Her powerful images highlighted a woman’s journey through breast cancer, from diagnosis all the way through to being 2 years cancer free.
10 Year Anniversary Celebration: We celebrated 10 years in business in 2024 with a big party at our studio!
Contacts us!
Interested in learning more about any of these events, future events, or in hiring Jolana for a class/ speaking engagement? Schedule a phone call with us below, or send us an email using our contact form below!