I'm Twyla Jones, a professional photo taker, mentor, and fellow voyager on this unpredictable journey of artistic expression.
I've journeyed to the edges of the globe, spoken at conferences internationally, and filled countless memory cards, all in pursuit of capturing stories that don't just speak but roar.
I'm in the business of creating images, the kind that punch you right in the gut with their story. No hocus pocus, no snake oil. Just raw, unfiltered truth-telling.
I've got a bag full of techniques and a perspective that might just bend your mind a bit.
Meet Twyla Jones
Within the frenzy of the internet, there exists an oasis – the Emotional Storytelling community.
It's a gathering place for artists, a digital salon if you will, where we collectively untangle the knots of entrepreneurship, sip the brew of creative prompts, and co-work in a virtual embrace.
It's a place where the euphoric highs and disheartening lows of a career based on personal artistic expression meet the turbulent waves of social media, and instead of sinking, we learn to surf.
The Emotional Storytelling Community
Artistic yearning isn't just a fancy phrase.
It's a raw, gnawing hunger, a thirst for expression that rivals the pull of gravity.
And when you've felt that, helping others overcome it becomes an addiction of its own.
My job?
To SEE the artist in you, to help you navigate through the fog and into the clarity of your own unique vision.
The Vision
I'm no oracle, but I know this - if we're just repeating the same story over and over again with our art, are we really saying anything at all?
I specialize in creating unique, powerful, and emotive images that defy redundancy.
My approach?
Being fully present, inviting curiosity to the table, and letting creativity run the show.
From light to movement, from the body language that speaks volumes to the silent whispers of our surroundings, I find inspiration in the details.
The Approach
Creativity, in its purest form, is a rebellion against the mundane, a defiance of the ordinary.
It's not just about making things, it's about breaking things - breaking rules, conventions, and limitations to birth something truly extraordinary from the chaos.
Our tools?
The lens, the canvas, the word – all conduits for this beautiful disorder we call the creative process.
The Philosophy
Danielle Green
Twyla is full of light and magic! I’ve been photographing people for 6 years and I’m constantly amazed at how how she does it. She’s a remarkable businesswoman with a heart for education and I feel privileged to say she’s captured me and I’ve learned from her. Thank you Twyla for sharing your light with the world.
"ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE PEOPLE I’VE EVER MET and been photographed by."
-Christy Renee Vatter
I took her class on Click Photo school and I was HOOKED. I finally decided to book an all day mentoring session with her and it was a day that I'll relive time and time again in photography career. She was so down to earth, raw and real. She held back no amount of information from my numerous questions, nor did she make me feel for a minute that my own work was less than beautiful. I now not only feel like I've got a thousand tricks up my sleeve, but I've also gained a friend and beautiful soul.
"For over a year I had marveled at Twyla's gracefully captivating work."
-Lisa Beaton DiGeso
She is a thoughtful educator, and loved & respected by many many students. We have proudly had her teach our students multiple times, through our online retreats and resources, she is the epitome of a great mentor
"Twyla Jones is a phenomenal talent, and one of the kindest humans I have ever met."
The workshops I host are not your standard, run-of-the-mill, PowerPoint-filled snooze fests.
They're unapologetically intense, vibrant gatherings where you'll be challenged, inspired, and ultimately transformed.
We delve into the core of storytelling, the very essence of human connection, and the art of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
After all, we're not just creating photographs, we're crafting narratives.
The Workshops
2023 Online Family Retreat
Finding Your Niche
Santa Cruz, CA
Aug 3-6 2023
Upcoming Workshops:
My store? It's not a dusty old curio shop filled with moth-eaten trinkets.
It's a carefully curated collection of tools to help you uncover your artistic voice and amplify it.
From presets to guidebooks to one-of-a-kind educational resources, these tools are the distillation of years of trial, error, and success in the field.
Consider this your personal invitation to plunder the treasure trove.
The Resources
Swipe my secrets
Got questions? Comments?
A burning desire to share your latest creation or epiphany?
Drop me a line.
Reach out, and let's see what kind of creative ruckus we can stir up together.
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