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Beloved Collective Photography Festival 2012, Palm Springs

September 17, 2012 · 24 Comments

What an amazing time I had at the Beloved Collective in Palm Springs! I feel like my spirit was nourished, my heart filled to the brim. It was so good to see old friends, to turn some long-time virtual friends into flesh and blood, and to get to know so many new and fascinating people. The talks were inspiring (hopefully mine included), and I came home with a strong feeling of needing to do more personal work. I was especially moved when Liz Arcus talked about her ‘Hear My Heart’ project. So so brave and beautiful. It made me feel like I’ve been just scratching the surface for too long.

I’ve been a long time advocate of using Beloved technique in my portrait work, and I love shooting Beloved sessions. But in the context of the festival and the Collective, to me, Beloved stands for honesty. For people who seek something real gravitating towards each other. I love the atmosphere of support and genuine care, of encouraging others to be vulnerable, of the Collective being a safe place to explore the limits of your comfort zone, and push beyond them. And most of all the feeling of a community where everyone has something to give. It’s not about some being more highly regarded than others, but rather about seeing that everyone is special, everyone has just as much to give.

While at the moment my heart feels like it’s been split into little pieces and left on the other side of the ocean, I am so happy and grateful to have such creative, incredible people in my life.

Jesh, Jesse, Katie, Jeremy, Nicole… you are my people, with you my heart feels at home. James, you are so very special, funny and beautiful, I hope you will stay in my life for a long time. Amy, for you, sky is the limit. You see the beauty and it overflows from you. I can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. Jonas, thank you for a glimpse inside, I will treasure it. Everyone who was a part of the collective, keep following your hearts for they are gorgeous, giving, vulnerable, strong and so full of joy. I am proud to have met each and every one of you.

Some of my favourite moments included the many discussions with friends, even more giggles, being moved by the presentations, judging the Beloved training certification tests (which were a roller-coaster of emotions!), feeling the stretch at a night shoot we directed with Jonas (styled by Jill La Fleur), changing my mind about things, a sunrise concert with Jesh & Amy, an evening gig with Kye Kye, receiving an Ambassador award for my efforts in spreading the word of Beloved, and so many more…

Here’s a collection of snapshots from my time in California. Get ready for some palm tree action.

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Comments

  1. Annabel - Love My Dress says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    Wow, I’m not a photographer, but I adore working with photographers and I love the concept of Beloved as you well know, having featured a few of your own Beloved shoots on my blog. I truly hope my husband and I get to experience a beloved shoot in the near future. It’s the right time for us now – we both not too comfy in front of the camera, but we’re in a special place in our lives right now, and I would very much treasure the opportunity to experience a beloved session with my boy and be lucky enough to own photographers that really truly mean something and represent how we feel for one another.
    These photos are fabulous, intriguing and just darn beautiful Marianne. I love following your journey as a professional and incredibly talented photographer, it’s so very inspiring.
    xx

    Reply
    • Marianne says

      September 17, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you, Annabel! x

      Reply
  2. Ria Mishaal says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Such beautiful images…such incredible memories. I feel all overcome with emotion for the reminder of experience of the last week. Thank you for everything….especially the company on the way home x

    Reply
  3. Sarah Kathleen says

    September 17, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    such precious captures :) It was fun getting re-live those amazing few days. and the back of my messy-bunned-head even made it in there! woot woot! I enjoyed the few brief conversations I got to have with you, and hope to someday have more. you have such a sweet spirit :) thank you for sharing it with us.

    Reply
  4. michelle waspe says

    September 17, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    wow – beautiful images! it all looked so amazing x

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  5. joanna brown says

    September 17, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Ah the palm trees, the light, the soul, the words, the emotion and wisdom is so very beautiful and real. Loving that you are getting to the core and finding sheer beauty. Inspiring x

    Reply
  6. Brittany says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    well, that looked amazing..as I’m sure it was. So sad I couldn’t make it this time. One day. So glad you went and had such a good time – I can live vicariously through you!! :)

    Reply
  7. Julie Massie says

    September 17, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Marianne, these are such a lovely reminder of the incredible week we all had last week. Thank you for posting this. xoxo

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    • Marianne says

      September 18, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      I have the weirdest video clip of you… but stupidly no pictures… :(

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  8. Juliana Stringhini says

    September 17, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing all this images!!! i loved them!!! such nice moments……so many nice people!!! thanksssss, big hug from Brasil!!!!!

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    • Marianne says

      September 18, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      It was such a pleasure meeting you, lovely Juliana. xx

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  9. Kelly Siler says

    September 18, 2012 at 4:14 am

    I enjoyed parts of the festival from afar and just had to stop to comment after coming across this post — your photos are filled with so much beauty. Not only do I really adore your post-processing, I love seeing the moments you captured. Also, I was able to see the bulk of your talk and wanted to let you know that your humility was really refreshing. You’re a talented woman. :)

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    • Marianne says

      September 18, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you so much, that means a lot! x

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  10. Kimble says

    September 18, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Your photos are amazing! Looks like you had a blast!

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  11. Kyle says

    September 21, 2012 at 11:42 am

    You have such a way of capturing places Marianne, I feel like the soul of the place comes through in your photos. And the conference looks awesome!

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  12. ALMA // says

    September 22, 2012 at 3:24 am

    Whooaaa… Jealous, Jealous, jealous x 1000!!!!!!

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  13. Anja says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Your way of portraiing (is that how you write that?!) Palm Springs makes me want to go there. NOW! ;-) I love the building in picturr No 3 and have seen it many times… I’m dying to shoot there some day :-)
    Other than that it looks like an awesome gathering. Thanks for your insight for outsiders ;-)

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  14. liz arcus says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Oh my goodness Marianne, to read this today has touched me deeply. When I presented I was extremely nervous and unsure what people think. To hear that what I had to share has moved you makes me cry.
    I so very much loved re-experiencing Palm Springs all over again looking at your blog post. Thank you for all that you shared. You are a beautiful lady whom I hope to get to spend more time with sometime. Thank you for being you xo

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  15. Ben Marden says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    Stunning words and photos Marianne!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes Liz Arcus is amazing and I have be lucky enough to have her as my partner for the last 4 years :o)

    Reply
  16. abby says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    I love seeing these images and remembering those inspiring three days. The thing that I keep holding on to from your talk is about telling the story. These images show exactly what you were speaking about. They’re more than a pretty picture, they’re pieces of a bigger story and it’s evident, and I love that. Thanks for sharing this.

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  17. Mark Brown says

    September 16, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    beautiful collection Marianne x

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  18. pen says

    September 16, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Totally soul filled collection of images here, Marianne x

    Reply
  19. Amber says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply

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