SoCal Beloved Creators
A professional creative network founded and led by Tanya Beloved
Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego
The mission of the network is to support photographers in their professional growth, helping them develop both their artistic vision and their success as business professionals.
The network brings together photographers across Southern California to advance their careers as both artists and business professionals. Through leadership, mentorship, and curated collaborations, Tanya Beloved creates a structured environment where creatives elevate their work, expand their opportunities, and build sustainable careers.
upcoming events
apr 27 | 11:00 AM
GEN Z & Personal Brand in Wedding Photography
Led by Tanya Beloved
Guest Speaker: Daria Neretina, Co-founder of WedVibes Media
An educational session on how Gen Z couples choose photographers, with a focus on personal branding, social media strategy, and client attraction. The session included live Instagram profile reviews and practical feedback, with additional insights from guest speaker Daria Neretina.
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast
may 27 | 11:00 aM
Burnout Prevention & Sustainable Photography Career
Led by Tanya Beloved
Guest Speaker: Maria Lyke, Life Coach
A practical session focused on preventing burnout and building a sustainable photography career. Topics included recognizing early signs of burnout, setting healthy boundaries, managing workload, and maintaining long-term creative energy, with additional insights from guest speaker Maria Lyke.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
past events
mar 24 | 10:30 AM
Financial System for Photographers
Led by Tanya Beloved
Guest Speaker: Kate Hough, Financial Educator and Economics Specialist
A session focused on financial systems, taxes, and long-term planning for commercial photographers, with additional insights from guest speaker Kate Hough.
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast
mar 16 | 4:00 PM
Q&A Session with Academy Award–Winning Film Director Pavel Talankin
Special Guest: Pavel Talankin, Academy Award–Winning Documentary Film Director
A Q&A session focused on documentary visual storytelling, including key differences between film and photography, narrative techniques, and practical insights from award-winning work.
Redshift Coffee Roasters, Lake Forest
jan 28 | 11:00 aM
2026: Goal Setting & Expectations
Led by Tanya Beloved
A session focused on setting clear business goals and expectations for the 2026 year.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
It was sooo helpful!!! Thank you so much again for organizing this! I don’t regret coming at all! Now I don’t even need to book a paid consultation with a financial advisor 😄 Katya is amazing — she explained everything so clearly! I’ve never taken away this much useful information from a meetup before. Now I even have a full action plan for my next steps!
maya gray
Thank you for organizing such an insightful and educational meetup 🙏🫶
Seni
@tanyabeloved Thank you so much for such an informative and inspiring meetup!
Kseniia gray
So cool 😍 @Redshift amd @tanyabeloved thank you so much for inviting us! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience… if it even happens at all — to hold a real Oscar!
S khara
Yesss, it was unreal! I was like “oh, it’s just an Oscar 😀” — but wow, so many emotions and such incredible energy!
sunny night
guys, thank you for such an amazing, and fun meetup!!!! ❤️
Nadya p
It felt like a breath of fresh air! Thank you for the inspiration — I’m so happy we keep meeting!
k skotte
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A space for Southern California photographers to grow, connect, and collaborate through curated experiences by Tanya Beloved.