Midnight in Marrakech
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✨ Midnight in Marrakech ✨
A high fashion editorial experience set inside a lantern lit Mediterranean oasis
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Leila North Park @leilanorthpark
3956 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
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### Midnight in Marrakech
– Photoshoot Experience
Step into a world of lantern-lit ambiance, velvet shadows, and opulent detail. This shoot is inspired by the rich, moody atmosphere of a Moroccan night—where glowing lanterns, deep jewel tones, and intricate textures create a setting that feels both cinematic and timeless.
We’ll be shooting inside a stunning, dimly lit restaurant environment filled with warm, low lantern light, carved wood, lush greenery, and layered textiles. Think editorial meets destination luxury—like a high fashion campaign set in the heart of Marrakech after dark.
Models will be styled in bold, statement looks, from designer @temptressarmory with metallics, embellishments, and dramatic silhouettes that catch the light beautifully. This is a perfect opportunity to capture:
- Rich, low-light editorial imagery
- Dramatic contrast and shadows
- Intimate, storytelling moments
- High fashion posing in a unique environment
Expect a mix of seated and standing poses, using the environment—plush couches, detailed tables, and ornate surroundings—to create depth and variety in your shots.
This shoot is all about mood, atmosphere, and storytelling—lean into the shadows, play with light, and capture something that feels transportive and elevated.
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## 📸 Details
Arrival & Flow
Photographers who RSVP simply need to arrive at 11:30 AM. (SHARP)
Everything will be taken care of for you — permits, wardrobe, models, and makeup artists.
This is a portfolio-building meetup, not a formal workshop. You’re welcome to ask questions, observe, and learn from fellow photographers throughout the shoot. All experience levels are welcome.
Shooting Style
- Bring your cameras, lenses, and any small, portable lighting you’d like
- This is a meetup-style shoot — everyone shoots together in a natural flow
- Expect a mix of brief one-on-one moments and shared shooting time
- Space is limited, so please RSVP early
Collaboration Etiquette
- There are no group rotations
- You’re free to shoot with anyone and are not required to shoot every model
- Most of the time, multiple photographers will be shooting the same model
- Please be friendly, respectful, and courteous to everyone involved
Important Guidelines
- Do not touch models without asking
- Always ask before adjusting pose, wardrobe, or hair
- No generators or cords that could cause tripping hazards
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### 👗 Model List & Creative Credits
- The model list will be posted in the comments prior to the shoot
- After the event, I’ll update the comments with makeup and hair credits for easy tagging
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### 📤 What’s Required of You
✔️ Upload your best edited images within 2 weeks to the Yogile link below:
👉 https://www.yogile.com/5cojgbt4zym/41m/share/?vsc=53d8b48dd
OR CLICK HERE!
This is where models and the creative team will access their photos.
Important Yogile Notes:
- Please include your name and Instagram handle when uploading
- If not added, photos may show as “unknown photographer” and you may not be credited
If you have trouble uploading, message me and I’ll help:
📧 TawnyHorton@yahoo.com
📸 IG: @TawnyHorton
✔️ You may also share photos in the Facebook group (optional):
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalFashionPhotoshoots
✔️ If posting on Instagram, please tag:
👉 @socalfashionphotoshoots
✔️ Always tag your collaborators (models, MUAs, hairstylists, and @socalfashionphotoshoots)
⚠️ Model Releases: Please bring your own if required. Models may refuse to sign.
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### 💰 Pricing
Photographer Fee: $250
(+ Meetup platform fees apply)
Want to skip the extra Meetup fees?
You can send payment directly to me:
- Venmo: @Tawny-Horton
- PayPal: TawnyHorton@yahoo.com
Please message me before sending payment to confirm availability.
You can reach me via IG, Facebook, email, or text.
📞 Text: 562-405-7159
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### 📊 Photographer-to-Model Ratio
I aim for 1–2 photographers per model.
I do overbook slightly to account for inevitable flakes and always do my best to have backup models available. While I can’t control last-minute no-shows, I work hard to maintain a strong ratio.
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### ℹ️ Final Notes
📋 Waitlist: If the event is full, please comment to be added to the waitlist (in the comment section)
❌ Refund Policy: Meetups are like concerts — no refunds. You may sell or gift your spot. Check comments for waitlist interest.
IMPORTANT:
If you do not upload your photos to the provided link, you may not be able to RSVP for future meetups. Uploading is required.
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Hope to see you there! 🤍
Your SoCal Fashion Photoshoot Host,
Tawny Horton
📞 Please call or text me if you have any issues:
562-405-7159
