April 25-26 and May 2, 2026
Limited to 14 participants
Registration closes when filled
DIRECTOR/STYLIST: CHAD JAMIL HUDSON
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN JAY
HMU: BRIAHNA MCNEIL
MODEL: SAGE SIX
Compelling imagery doesn’t happen by chance — it’s designed. This three-part workshop series explores how to turn style, storytelling, and visual identity into strategic narratives that support creative growth, brand alignment, and real-world opportunities.
Led by Creative Director and Stylist Chad Jamil Hudson, Dressing the Narrative is designed for emerging stylists, aspiring creative directors, photographers, content creators, and brand visionaries who want to elevate their work from simply stylish to truly story-driven.
Session #1: Determining Your Why
Saturday, April 25, 10am-6pm
Location: Aurora PhotoCenter, 1125 Brookside Avenue, Suite C9, Indianapolis
In this session we will focus on how to:
* Interpret brand identity into narrative-driven visual concepts
* Conduct trend and historical style research for depth and authenticity
* Understand the relationship between clothing, composition, and cultural reference
* Formulate color palettes, style inspiration, and tone into a moodboard.
Hands-On Exercise: Brand Storyboard Challenge (create a moodboard for a campaign concept)
Participants Bring: Laptop
Included on Site: Clothes + accessories
Workshop lead Chad Jamil Hudson is a fashion storyteller whose work resides at the intersection of style, history, and narrative. Drawing on archival research and cultural references, he transforms ideas into visually compelling campaigns defined by precision and purpose. As Creative Director of HAPPY TRIES, he leads projects from concept to execution, ensuring each image is anchored in intention. During his tenure in Los Angeles, he built a freelance portfolio that includes collaborations with Nike, Essence Magazine, and Hyundai, where his styling merges artistic vision with strategic impact to elevate brand presence. At JD Finish Line, he curates e-commerce looks that extend beyond commerce, connecting brands and audiences through imagery that resonates with them.