I'm a wedding photographer based in North Dakota who spent years wishing there was a better way to build a portfolio that attracts the clients you actually want.
When The Shootout Society came across my path, I knew exactly what it needed to be — smaller, more intentional, and genuinely worthy of the photographers who show up for it.
I also run Kiella Lawrence Photography, so I understand firsthand what it means to need portfolio work that does real business for you.
Photo of Kiella — candid & warm
The Shootout Society has existed for years — but not always in the way photographers deserved. Overcrowded events, underdelivered promises, a community that felt more like a transaction than a creative space.
When I acquired and relaunched TSS, one thing was non-negotiable: every decision would be filtered through trust. Small groups. Honest copy. Real curation. A community photographers can count on.
We cap every shoot at 8–10 photographers, broken into intimate groups of 4–5. Not because we have to — because more than that and the experience stops being what it's supposed to be.
Every venue, vendor, and theme is chosen with a specific portfolio outcome in mind. Nothing is filler. Nothing is here to look good in the pitch.
Photographers who come to TSS shoots stay in the community. The connections made at these events are as valuable as the images.
Founder · Lead Photographer
Wedding photographer and the person behind TSS's relaunch. Works with local planners and vendor teams across every US market to bring each shoot to life.
North Dakota based
Travels nationwide
Hair & Makeup · Content Creator
Travels with TSS to every shoot — handling hair and makeup for models and capturing behind-the-scenes content.
Travels nationwide
BTS content
Beyond our core team, we partner with local wedding planners, florists, designers, and vendors in every city we visit. Every shoot is built with people who know their market — so the details are always right.
We're always looking for planners, florists, designers, and creative vendors in our upcoming shoot cities. If you love the TSS aesthetic and want to be part of the experience, we'd love to hear from you.
As TSS grows, we're exploring opportunities for experienced photographers to lead shoots in their home markets. If that sounds like you, we'd love to connect.