Sponsors and vendors

Sponsors

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Shadows In The Light Photography
I'm a portrait photographer based here in sunny Seattle where I've lived for the last 20 years. Photography is a lifelong passion for me and I am honored that I have been able to share the experience with so many people over the years. I shoot everything from conservative portraits to boudoir and bondage, I've been involved in Shibari, Kinbaku, and western rope methods for years but am happy to work with your own rigger if you're interested in rope. My favorite part of photography is getting to know new people and capturing a special moment in time of their unique energy and personal strengths in a way that will last forever. I do photoshoots with everyone from professional models building their modeling portfolios to everyday men and women who are in front of a professional camera for the first time to everyone in-between. Photography makes an amazing gift for someone special in your life but it's also an incredibly empowering experience to see a side of yourself that you may not see that often. I know that the idea of doing a photoshoot can bring on anxiety attacks for many people, but I hear time and again how easy and empowering the experience is, I have many return clients who never thought they would pose for a professional photographer in their lives. So, if you're even a little bit interested send me a text or email and let's talk about capturing a new side of you. - Marcus
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Shadow Land
Shadow land is a community site dedicated to the education and support of the BDSM, Leather, Kink community in the time of COVID. It's a place to find events including conferences, classes, webinars, videos and information of all kinds. It's a place to connect with other members of the community, the ones that you know and the ones that you are about to know. It's a place to learn from and interact with some of your favorite presenters and educators in the community as well as discover a wealth of information from new people that you would otherwise not have the opportunity to hear from. But most of all it's a place for us to come together for interaction with like minded people in these unprecedented times of isolation.
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Servant's Retreat & Foundations in Mastery
SR is longest running weekend exploratory seminar for s-types. Servant's Retreat focuses on sustaining healthy power dynamic relationships by strengthening personal foundations and a path of inquiry. SR did not ever include play classes - its sole focus is on individual personal development since the 90's. FIM is informed by the 4000+ SR attendees. FIM is a deep dive into skill sets, healthy relationships and the particular craft of guiding relationships for excellent outcomes. Both seminars will resume in 2024.
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SouthEast LeatherFest
Explore yourSELF! We are a culturally diverse, educationally expansive four day event! We focus on relationships, experiences that transform and invigorate our participants. Experience the parties, socializing, shows, and our contests! Plan on attending 2024 and experience IMPACT!
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Catherine Gross, MCC
Professionally, she is a Master Certified Coach (MCC)-- This credential is the internationally recognized gold standard of coaches (International Coaching Federation). Only 4% of coaches hold this highest credential. She is a founding Board Certified Coach. She is a certified Mentor Coach and loves participating in the development of professionally credentialed coaches. She has chosen to work with alternative communities who are historically underserved. She works with couples, individuals, and partners with her clients for the results they need most.
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House Exeter
Our Vision To help foster the growth of thriving power exchange, service, and Leather communities through free and accessible education. Our Mission To help create stronger and more cohesive power exchange, service, and Leather communities. Furthermore, to act as a ladder for those new to the lifestyle who may be just starting out or curious and to empower them with guidance, fellowship, and community (while creating no barriers to them either geographically or financially). We also dedicate ourselves to learning more as well as welcoming feedback from our peers; education is a continuous and vital process. Our Values Leadership: We believe that our success as leaders is measured by how effectively we empower & inspire others towards growth. We also believe that leaders should be accountable to the communities they serve and we hold ourselves to that same standard. Service: We value and prioritize opportunities to serve our community. In that regard, volunteering at events and providing our community with outlets for exploration & expression are core to our identity. Development: Engaging those who are new to power exchange or service dynamics is critical for the growth and longevity of our local communities. We plan to make outreach and support for newer people our top priority. We strive to be a safe resource for all but especially for those just getting started. Within that vein, our educational classes will always be free and easily accessible. Diversity House Exeter and our events proudly support and celebrate people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, classes, physical & mental able-ness, lifestyle identities, and more. Diversity is our strength within our communities!
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South Plains Leatherfest and Tomo personally
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The Woodshed Orlando Master Cecil & Slave Darcy
The Woodshed is Orlandos kinky community center with classes and special interest groups nearly every weekend and dungeon play every Friday and Saturday night! We are also doing Drag and Burlesque shows on select Thursdays and Sundays!! Social Media links; Phone number: 407-293-7474 Website: <a href="http://www.TheWoodshedOrlando.com">www.TheWoodshedOrlando.com</a> LinkTree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/TheWoodshedOrlando">https://linktr.ee/TheWoodshedOrlando</a>
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Twisting Culture
Twisting Culture home of Northeast regions Person of Leather contest is proud to be involved in this important fundraising event. Please donate!
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Supportive Growth Circle for Ownership Oriented s-types
Supportive Growth Circle for Ownership Oriented s-types welcomes all Ownership curious or oriented s-types or switches in s-type headspace regardless of if you are in dynamics or single. We usually meet virtually on the 2nd Thursday of the month. We are an s-type support group that uses a topic to facilitate a discussion of learning, growth, sharing and friendship cultivation between folks interested in or living in dynamics that exchange power or authority from the s- side. September's meeting: <a href="https://fetlife.com/events/1348026">https://fetlife.com/events/1348026</a> October's meeting: <a href="https://fetlife.com/events/1360899">https://fetlife.com/events/1360899</a> Closed group on Fetlife: <a href="https://fetlife.com/groups/213684">https://fetlife.com/groups/213684</a>
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House of Alternative Collective
Join us for our next virtual event In Leather We Trust No.4: Be Yourself! <a href="https://fetlife.com/events/1343737">fetlife.com/events/1343737</a>
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Pride Interpreting
One of the greatest gifts you can give is inclusion. Website: <a href="https://prideinterpreting.wixsite.com/website">https://prideinterpreting.wixsite.com/website</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091367086720">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091367086720</a> Personal Fetlife: <a href="https://fetlife.com/users/540265">https://fetlife.com/users/540265</a>

Vendors

Shadows In The Light Photography
I'm a portrait photographer based here in sunny Seattle where I've lived for the last 20 years. Photography is a lifelong passion for me and I am honored that I have been able to share the experience with so many people over the years. I shoot everything from conservative portraits to boudoir and bondage, I've been involved in Shibari, Kinbaku, and western rope methods for years but am happy to work with your own rigger if you're interested in rope. My favorite part of photography is getting to know new people and capturing a special moment in time of their unique energy and personal strengths in a way that will last forever. I do photoshoots with everyone from professional models building their modeling portfolios to everyday men and women who are in front of a professional camera for the first time to everyone in-between. Photography makes an amazing gift for someone special in your life but it's also an incredibly empowering experience to see a side of yourself that you may not see that often. I know that the idea of doing a photoshoot can bring on anxiety attacks for many people, but I hear time and again how easy and empowering the experience is, I have many return clients who never thought they would pose for a professional photographer in their lives. So, if you're even a little bit interested send me a text or email and let's talk about capturing a new side of you. - Marcus
Marcus Cole Photography
Hi, Thanks for taking a few min. to get to know me, I hope to get the chance to hear about you as well. I've been a photographer all my life but have been getting paid to do it for the last 10 years or so, I love capturing beautiful images and working with people to preserve their memories. We all know the stereotype of to the pompous photographer who is full of themselves and their art, I strive to not be that guy. I love what I do and take it seriously, but I might be the most easy-going photographer you'll ever work with. I bring a sense of humor to everything that I do and when we work together I want your input and ideas so that I can capture your personality in the photos and deliver something that we both love. I focus on Portrait, street and Landscape photography and am available for studio or location shoots. I do a simple flat rate session fee for my work then deliver a set of professionally edited digital images for you to use however you like. I have prints available from snapshots to mounted canvas prints, but I never push upsells.
Shadow Land
Shadow land is a community site dedicated to the education and support of the BDSM, Leather, Kink community in the time of COVID. It's a place to find events including conferences, classes, webinars, videos and information of all kinds. It's a place to connect with other members of the community, the ones that you know and the ones that you are about to know. It's a place to learn from and interact with some of your favorite presenters and educators in the community as well as discover a wealth of information from new people that you would otherwise not have the opportunity to hear from. But most of all it's a place for us to come together for interaction with like minded people in these unprecedented times of isolation.