This is where confidence grows
The AKP Creator Team
A creative photography experience for high school students who want more than a regular senior session.
This is not a typical ambassador program. The Creator Team is a small, selective group of high school students who collaborate with me on creative and editorial photo shoots every six months. Real shoots. Real creativity. Real perks.
Spots are limited. Applications open twice a year.
Where confidence, creativity, and community come together.
You want to feel more confident
You want to try creative shoots
You want to be around people who support you
You don’t want to blend in
You want to grow into who you are
What the Creator Team actually is
Twice a year, I bring together a small group of high school students for collaborative, creative shoots that go beyond anything a standard senior session looks like. We plan concepts together, experiment with editorial ideas, and create images that are genuinely different.
If you love fashion, creativity, and storytelling, or just want to be part of something bigger than a solo session, this is for you.
What Creator Team members get
Being part of the Creator Team comes
with real perks.
- An accordion album from your shoots
- First access to mini session dates before they open to the public
- A Creator Team swag bag
- The experience of collaborating on editorial and creative shoots
- A community of other creative, driven high school students
- Intro photoshoot and 2 editorial shoots
And honestly? Some of the most confident seniors I have ever worked with came up through this program. Their moms noticed. I noticed. You will too.
What I Get
How does this work for both of us
The Creator Team is a collaboration, which means it goes both ways. In exchange for the perks and experience, Creator Team members help me with word-of-mouth, social content, and styled shoots. You show up ready to create. I show up ready to make something worth creating.
It is a real creative partnership. Not just a discount in exchange for a tag on Instagram.
This is for you if...
- You are a current high school student, freshman through senior
- You love creativity, fashion, or storytelling
- You want an experience that goes beyond a standard senior session
- You are reliable, enthusiastic, and ready to show up and collaborate
- You want to be part of something a little different
This is not for everyone, and that is intentional. The group stays small, so every member gets real attention, and the shoots stay genuinely creative.
For the moms reading this
The Creator Team is one of the things I am most proud of in my business. The students who go through this program leave with more than great photos. They leave with confidence.
I have had moms pull me aside to tell me how differently their daughters carried themselves after a semester on the Creator Team. That kind of thing does not happen by accident. It happens because these shoots put them in a creative space where they get to show up as themselves and be celebrated for it.
If your daughter loves creativity and is ready for something like this, I would love to have her apply.
How to join
1. Apply.
Applications open twice a year. Fill out the application and tell me a little about yourself, your style, and why you want to be part of the Creator Team.
2. Student-Parent Meeting
We will discuss all the ins and outs of the team to see if we are a great fit for you.
3. Welcome to the team.
New members will have their intro photoshoot. From there, we start planning the next round of shoots together.
Creator Team questions
How often does the Creator Team meet?
The group runs every six months. Each round is a fresh group of shoots and creative collaborations.
How many spots are available?
Spots are limited intentionally. The group stays small so every member gets real attention and the shoots stay personal and creative.
Do I need modeling or photography experience?
No. You need enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to show up and try things. I will handle the rest.
Is there a cost to join?
Yes, there is a fee. We will discuss all the details at the meeting.
When do applications open?
Twice a year. Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. The best way to know when applications open is to follow along on Instagram and Facebook so you see the announcement as soon as it goes live.
What grades can apply?
The Creator Team is open to all high school students, freshman through senior. You do not have to be a senior to join.
Ready to apply?
Spots fill fast and applications only open twice a year. If you have been thinking about it, now is the time.
"As someone who has struggled with having my pictures taken, this team has enhanced my confidence so much. I couldn't be more grateful for the girls I got to work with, and I cannot wait to see our next team! This team is one that I will never forget!" - Blayke Patterson
Questions before you apply? Send me a message, and I will get back to you within 24 hours.