Recent Events
Picnic at the Park Networking Mixer
It’s Written in the Stars Photographer & Model Meetup
Pity Party Photographer & Model Meetup
Upcoming Events
Grimm’s Tales — A Photographer & Model Meetup for Albuquerque Creatives
When: Sunday, June 28th, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Where: Outdoor, Tijeras, NM (Exact location shared in Instagram group chat after RSVP one week before event)
Theme: Dress inspired by your favorite fairy tale or folklore; enchanted forest looks, storybook-inspired styling, woodland creatures, princesses, witches, knights, fae, crowns, cloaks, vintage fantasy aesthetics, magical props, mossy textures, florals, antique books, whimsical details, and anything that feels like it stepped out of a Grimm's fairy tale. Think dark forests, hidden castles, folklore legends, and timeless stories brought to life.
RSVP: $10 — keeps our community running and facilitates future events!
Models: Bring your own wardrobe, hair, and makeup. You may also bring your own props and accessories.
This is an opportunity to create work to publish in our magazine @philm.mag
*Moodboard and Inspo via Pinterest: https://pin.it/6Z4AGHkDf
Represent the Community
For long shoot days, creative meetups, and those "one more location" adventures. This can cooler features the wavy Philm Community logo and is made for keeping your drink cold while you're busy making connections, creating cool things, and chasing the next idea. A small essential for the community that never sits still.
Add a personal touch to your sipping sessions! This dual-side can cooler comes in two sizes to fit your regular and slim cans. Crafted from high-grade synthetic rubber, it keeps your drinks cool and your hands warm.
• Made from neoprene
• Waterproof
• Dual-size customization
• Ribbed seams
• Regular 5″ × 4″ (12 × 10 cm), or slim 6.5″ × 3.2″ (17 × 8 cm)
• Spot clean as needed
• Blank product sourced from China and printed in the US
This product is made on demand. No minimums.
Soft, sporty, and easy to style—this baby tee updates a classic baseball-inspired design. With its fitted cut, mid-length body, and soft ribbed texture, it pairs effortlessly with jeans, shorts, or joggers for a casual, flattering look.
• 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather colors are 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.4 oz/yd² (183 g/m²)
• Micro rib fabric for a soft, stretchy feel
• Fitted silhouette
• Sleeves with contrast coloring
• Pre-shrunk fabric for lasting fit
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua
Philm Team Models 2026
Each year we select 10 local models to work closely with for branding work, TFP opportunities, & mentoring.
Any Experience. Any Individual.
The Philm Model Team is a yearly, rotating curated group of creatives working through branding projects, collaborative TFP shoots, and ongoing portfolio development.
Kat, the Photographer and Creative Director, shapes each concept and tailors shoots to highlight each model’s strengths, personality, and creative direction.
Jamison supports on-set as a mentor and assistant, helping guide models through posing, confidence, and workflow to keep everything running smoothly and collaboratively.
This is a closed creative team designed to keep TFP intentional, structured, and purposeful.
Applications open each November. Stay tuned.
Our Team
Katherine Vandergriff
Kat founded Philm in 2020 with a vision to create more opportunities for creatives to connect, collaborate, and grow. She oversees community events, magazine production, creative projects, and the overall direction of Philm.
Founder, Creative Director, & Photographer
Community Coordinator, Model Mentor, & Editorial AssistantJamison Hodges
Jami supports the day-to-day operations of Philm, helping with event coordination, community communication, and behind-the-scenes organization. Her work helps keep projects running smoothly and ensures a positive experience for community members.
Let’s Chit-Chat
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