1. Leap Retreat 2022 | Details Here

    Our very last Leap Retreat opens today!! Details are in this post!

    What is Leap?

    Please read below for all you need to know about this retreat before reserving your seat. Everything you need to know is shared right in this post.

    Leap stands for so much that I needed in the beginning of my own journey. It’s a special experience for those that want so much more than just the know how. Leap is for those that want to find their pulse and discover their “why.”

    Because honestly, that leap of faith is what stands in the way of all of the good things waiting for us in that vast unknown.

    When I began my own journey as a photographer there were a lot of late nights poured over YouTube and a lot of bad photos. It took me years to learn just by doing. I so desperately needed community, but there wasn’t one yet. There was internet tutorials, sure. But there wasn’t a space carved out to meet other photographers or a way to really learn in person. I craved both the connection and education. That sparked something in me. I needed to find a way to bridge the gap and create a safe space for photographers to learn and build their own community.

    This had been on my heart for some time… years in fact. I had wanted to host a very special experience that incorporates a healthy love for photography, a passionate and safe place to nurture hearts and minds– with an educational opportunity to bring out the most in each woman that chooses to join me in this experience. I believe to truly grow, we have to be willing to shed our skin and offer up a bit of vulnerability in exchange for the chance to fully bloom and come into our own. To help photographers reach their goals by helping them to listen to their own unique voice, a voice that begs to be heard but is sadly so often pushed away and squandered in fear. I want to help you do that. I want to be that safe space for you.

    I want to help you make that leap.

    What is included:

    -A riveting and beautiful experience.

    This is not a formal kind of retreat. Pack your favorite yoga pants/sweat pants/cozy pants of choosing. Bring those house shoes and that dry shampoo. We will have breakfast together every morning (and all other meals causes I love to feed ya!), really dig into the deep and fill the gaps you have been struggling with, breathe in that fresh mountain air, have bits of down time in between all of the learning. Think a bunch of girlfriends sharing a love for photography and all things beautiful together. I want to hear your stories. This is meant to be reinvigorating. Whether you are slightly introverted like myself or completely outgoing, we are about creating a sisterhood with bonds so strong they last for years to come. I am here to teach you, but I am also here to hopefully support you and create something memorable for you.

    -All main meals + some snacks (okay lots of snacks because it’s me.)

    You are welcome to bring anything you want too though. Judgement free zone. If you do have any dietary restrictions or allergies please do let me know so I can be mindful of your needs or we can make preparations if you should have to bring anything special. There will also be coffee and wine.

    -Lodging in an amazing home. We are going to get real cozy, friends. You only need bring your heart, an open mind and your camera.

    -At least three amazing shoots.

    2 Full Family styled sessions with the landscapes and mountains all around (yet again…another pretty epic family) + a bonus shoot (Mama & Me.)

    You shoot right alongside me. I am here to help you with anything you need. We cover both the technical aspects of how I approach shooting AND how I create these moments and get emotion and connection in my work.

    -20 Minute one-on-one time with each gal during our time together to reflect privately on any questions you may have pertinent to your business. We will peek at some of your work, have a little chat and get to the very bottom of what stirs your soul and fills the gaps in your business. This will be gentle but honest and a way to pin point some things that can help YOU flourish when you leave.

    -A walk through of my full editing workflow from RAW to the finished images I would deliver to my client. You can bring your computer for this if you like, but it isn’t necessary.

    -My full business/client workflow. I will share how I keep things organized behind the scenes and all how I market myself. We will also go over how to utilize social media.

    -Preparing for Family Sessions, Client interaction, Marketing, Session styling, Location Scouting and just about anything you would like to ask me.

    -Personal sharing in regards to my own work/family unbalance haha. Honesty is everything though. We are going to get DEEP. Get ready for it.

    -Creative exercises to get the mind working in the most wondrous of ways.

    -A Private Facebook group to get acquainted. The invitation for this goes out with 48 hours of you purchasing your spot.

    -Sweet little Gifts! Because I just love to give presents plus any other surprises I can think of because I am always looking to build on your experience.

    -Friendships that will last you a lifetime.

    When Is it?

    May 20th-23rd, 2022

    Where is This Happening?

    Estes Park, CO

    Official Schedule and home address will both be emailed to you and posted in our group within a couple weeks prior to our workshop beginning. You will be added 48 hours after workshop purchase.

    Investment

    $1895

    $1795 If purchased by September 2nd, 2021.

    Nine Spots Available. Email myfourhens@gmail.com with the email titled “Leap” and the first girls to message will get the spots. Registration opens at 5pm Mtn time August 31st!

    $600.00 required to reserve your seat.

    Two more payments will be made in February 2022 and April 2022.

    *Please Note:

    Travel to Colorado and Transportation to the workshop is NOT included. You will need to pay for and arrange this. Many of the girls share rides and rental cars though in this instance so try not to stresss.

    Important Disclaimer:

    Your deposit is Non-refundable By purchasing this seat, you acknowledge this. Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, this retreat is open to women only. No distance restrictions are imposed. All are welcome.

    If we need to reschedule due to Covid-19, we will reschedule to a new date! If you can not make that new date, you are absolutely able to sell your seat. Please note that no refunds will be provided due to Covid-19.

    How is this retreat different than the others?

    I fully and firmly believe that all mentors and teachers have something special and unique to bring to you. With different creative voices, instruction styles and photography approaches, you will ABSOLUTELY grow with every opportunity you take.

    Here is a little on my own personal methods and style:

    I am a very thorough instructor. All questions will be answered, all stones left unturned. Anything you’d like to know is yours. Leap is meant to be your jumping off point and we are going to do the work together.

    I will show you how to be intentional and thoughtful in each image you take. I want to help you to slow down and really SEE people and the beauty that is all around you, even in the imperfection. I want to get you out of your comfort zone, but I also want you to feel completely safe and comfortable with me. I am your person. I hope so much to sow seeds of unity amongst our attendees so this will feel very much like a sisterhood. You do not have to be the same or similar. You just have to come with an open mind and heart for learning.

    We will have keynotes and instructional time, but we will also have team building time where we photograph one another (with wine in hand if you wish to make it less awkward.) These do NOT need to be headshots. They are to help you embrace your vulnerability and really learn to see women and movement and help others do the same.

    This workshop isn’t rigid. It is personal. It is honest. It is tender. It is the perfect mix of education and stepping into your role as an artists.

    If you are ready for more, this is your time.



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  2. 2020 Mama & Me Sessions + a special sale open now!

    Hello, Hello my lovelies.

    I am back with some of my most favorite sessions to offer… my Mama & Me Sessions. I usually begin booking these in March, but with all of the crazy happening in the world, I was unsure if I would be able to offer these. We received some really amazing news and can begin shooting again now, so I am finally able to make these available to you and just in time for Mother’s Day!

    For the past few years I have been offering these as full sessions. They are discounted hundreds of dollars from my full family sessions, not because they are less “work” on my end…or because they have one less person in them. I do these this way because they are important to me… YOU are important to me.

    So with that being said, I want you to do this for yourself. I don’t care what you weigh, how you look, how many kids you have, where you are in life or the excuses you may have allowed to set in and tell you that you are unworthy of these images, YOU DESERVE THIS. You deserve to feel as special as you are, as beautiful as your children believe you are. I want to love all over you. Please, just come as you are.

    Next year your children will be older, we will all be older. Things might be fuzzier glancing back. Everything may have changed completely. You will never regret documenting this time in your life AND in theirs.

    These sessions are laid back and mostly unposed and easy going. There will absolutely be some direction, but you just need to come and love on your children. It’s as simple as that.

    Where do these take place?

    These will be hosted in the gorgeous landscapes of Northern Colorado. We will work together to pick a special location just for you. They will be centered around the Fort Collins, CO area. We have a lake location, a foothill location with tall grasses or a more rugged landscape with soft mountains.

    When do these take place?

    I am opening up a limited number of these due to the discounted nature and because May can be a bit sporadic with my family’s schedule.  Within those dates however, are a bit of flexibility so we can collaborate on that if there is something specific you need. These will be held in the month of May. Right now I will likely only be able to host about 5-6 dates and these will be hosted in the evening before sunset.

    Who are these good for?

    All Mamas. It doesn’t matter if you have one child or ten… I just want to love on you.

    And Bring YOUR Mama too!! Grandmother’s are totally welcome.

    What does my Mama & Me include?

    Up to a 1 hour session. These typically take about 40 minutes though.

    An online gallery within 4 weeks of your Mama & Me (but usually sooner) of at least 20 digital images (full resolution images with full printing rights.) If I love more, I will throw them in for you at no extra charge!

    A beautiful web resolution copy of each full resolution image to share with your family and friends online.

    $150.00 off your next full family session. (Promotional sessions are excluded such as the Black Friday special.)

    A gorgeous online style guide to help you prepare for your session with me as well as a booking guide.

    A special experience.

    You will cherish these images forever. Invest in your memories sweet friends.

    Investment

    There are two ways to pay for your Mama & Me Session as mentioned above. These are not Mini Sessions. These are FULL sessions with many more images than typically provided with a mini session option.  I want to make this accessible and as easy as possible for you. You can pay the retainer rate, or for a discounted rate you can purchase the entire session at once. Click the add to cart button below to make your selection.

    Please note these are on a first come/first serve basis so once they book up, I have no more dates to add.

    Full investment:

    $395.00

    Retainer:

    Remainder due 7 days before your session.

    $150.00

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    Or discounted if purchased at once:

    $350.00

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    And now something extra special on May FULL family sessions!

    FULL FAMILY SESSION

    With everything going on right now, our schedule has opened slightly. I wanted to extend the opportunity for you to have a full family session this spring/early summer! Right now I am offering this at a very discounted rate and will not be able to offer a family session at this deep of a discount again.

    These sessions will have to be honored either in May or early June however and are held in the Fort Collins area. They include the same time and amount of images as the Mama & Me sessions above! I can only offer TWO at this rate so once these are gone, I can not offer them again. This can not be applied to any future sessions if you are already booked.

    You can absolutely use the retainer option to secure this option, just message me that you would like this when you purchase. We will set your date and an invoice for the final amount 7 days before your session.

    $650.00

    These sessions are completely non-refundable so please plan accordingly. unless purchasing the family session special these sessions are only for Mamas. These sessions are hosted within 20 miles of Fort Collins, CO unless otherwise planned. Remainder is due within 7 days of our session. These are not transferable and any sessions booked before this can not be applied. These are to be hosted in May and early June!

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