Leap: A Very Special Photography Retreat | Win a Spot HERE + a SALE
This might be the biggest giveaway I have ever hosted.
Leap has been a long time coming. And why the name Leap anyway? 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. We erect invisible walls built out of our own fear… or maybe that is just me. Either way, this is a walk we don’t have to do alone because we aren’t alone. This has been on my heart for some time now… years in fact. I have 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 partake in this experience. I have been looking for the courage to leave the comfort of my own nest as a self professed people loving introvert, to envelop others in a warm and safe environment. 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 is my biggest goal. Friends, your work is so intertwined with just who you are. We tie our inner artist to our inner being and find ourselves vulnerable every time we share what we create. It is so easy to let the voices and the influences of others in– and it taints our ability to believe in ourselves and to trust our own true visions at times. It is terrifying to put yourself out there. I understand that as well as anyone. But this is your safe haven. I have the chance to sit across from women each year. Mentoring and nurturing other souls is something that has proved to be a huge blessing to me as well. I wanted to do this on an even grander scale. 2017 is going to be year that magic happens. Beautiful things are on the horizon and my biggest wish is for you to take my hand and join me.
So, what exactly is this all about?
This is more than a workshop. It’s a one of a kind experience, a retreat into the Colorado mountains. It is a place of solidarity and friendship and inspiration. You will be staying alongside me in a 1950’s vintage cabin surrounded by majestic views, cozy touches and beautiful learning opportunities. I am your open book. This is an intimate experience with only 10 places open so that I can make sure to spend the time and attention I need on each woman that comes along on this journey.
What is included:
A riveting and beautiful experience.
All main meals + some snacks (okay lots of snacks because it’s me.)
Lodging in the cutest 1950’s Colorado Cabin.
Two Full Days together and then some.
Three Amazing Shoots: 1 Lifestyle Family session IN the cabin, a Full Family session outside with the landscapes and mountains all around + a bonus shoot (Mama & Me.)
25 Minute one-on-one time with each gal in the afternoons 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.
A walk through of my full editing workflow from RAW to the finished images I would deliver to my client.
My full business/client workflow.
Preparing for Family Sessions, Client interaction, Marketing, Session styling, Location Scouting and just about anything you would like to ask me.
Creative exercises to get the mind working in the most wondrous of ways.
A Private Facebook group to get acquainted.
Sweet little Gifts! Because I just love to give presents.
Friendships that will last you a lifetime.
When Is it?
September 29th-October 1st, 2017
Where is This Happening?
Allenspark, CO (Near Estes Park, CO.)
Hopefully now you are ready to sign up! Yes!! Let’s do this!
More details on purchasing your spot will be presented when this workshop opens up on January 5th, 2017 including investments, specifics and more. There will only be TEN seats (Nine since one lucky person will one before they can register.)
But if you would like to win one, you can enter RIGHT HERE! Use the prompt below and be sure to read all of the details because you can even grab yourself multiple entries! The winner will be announced January 4th, 2017 right before bookings open to everyone.
And last but not least since I had quite a few messages inquiring about a sale from now until January 2nd, take 50% off ALL Photoshop Actions, Lightroom Presets and Bundles as well as the Everyday Artistry Phone Photography guide by using the code Leap at check out in the shop Here.
Sarah- I would be so honored and blessed to be part of this amazing retreat. It would be a once in a lifetime opportunity that I would cherish more than you could ever know! Thank you for this generous offer! Excited to eat/breathe/sleep photography in beautiful Colorado! ❤️📷🌲🙌
– Melissa from Montana 😘
You Are amazing.. generous and your images sing to the soul.
I live on the other side of the world in Australia but I would love to have a chance to meet you in person and give you a big big hug for being such an amazing inspiration to me and my art.
Sending you hugs and wishes of a excellent 2017
I would love to access this experience to help me document my family’s journey. Once a small-business owner for my photography, I decided to develop my skills as a hobbyist due to attend to family health concerns. We have a story to tell and I hope to tell it as eloquently as possible. Thank you for the opportunity!
I would simply be beside myself to win this seat at LEAP! You have always inspired me so much as a photographer but also as a person and a mama…so real and honest, yet loving and not afraid to stand up for what you believe in. ❤ I would be so grateful for the opportunity to attend! Thanks for your generosity!!
This is such a fun and cool thing that you’re offering! It would be a dream come TRUE to win this!!!!
Sarah, I have been in love with your passion for capturing moments, engaging with your clients, and freezing the beauty of love for years!! This would be way out of my comfort zone but it may be exactly what I need. I am a mother of 3 girls including a toddler and a preteen so a quiet vacation would be perfect 😉.
I can’t even imagine the vast knowledge you hold that you could teach me, your photos are just so beautiful! Someday I’ll bring my family to CO to have our photos taken by you for sure!
Love your work Sarah! I’ve been following you since the beginning of my photography journey:) The workshop sounds incredible!!
What an incredible journey this would be. I have never been able to afford a workshop like this and also never felt worthy enough or had the confidence to say I deserved to push myself more for my art. This year I made a resolution that even though I’m still going to be a great mom I’m also going to do what I teach my girls everyday which is to love yourself first because it’s only then you could be your best self for you and those around you. If I could do that the beauty in my work will shine through and a opportunity to do this workshop will help truly fuel that creative fire. I feel being around other creative women really helps feed the creativity while your working and helps push each other to do their best. Thank you so very much for creating this wonderful opportunity. Even if I’m not chosen it’s nice to know at least one woman will benefit and there will be one more enlightened artist out there.
This is the perfect next step for you!!! I’m so excited for you and your big, loving heart. I truly loved my mentor session with you. I was able to grow so much because of our time together and my business changed because of your encouragement. You have a heart for teaching and nurturing growth in other photographers. It’s been 2 years since my mentor session and I have a new logo, new website, and new business model. Now that I’m going full steam ahead, I hope to attend this retreat to gain insight from you and step up my game yet again! 😊
Oh my gosh, this sounds amazing! What a wonderful opportunity, just what I need as a newbie starting out.
This retreat sounds amazing. I have two little girls and am a wedding photographer. I strive to capture beautiful authentic moments for my clients but notice I rarely pick up the camera for myself. I would love to shoot more family photography – especially my family. I hail from Vancouver, Canada.
Let’s be honest… I’m just as interested to learn your super mom tricks as I am to learn from you as an artist!!
Love from Wisconsin!
All the way from Cali! This would just be so amazing to attend. My goal this year is to shoot the most genuine moments I possibly can both personally and professionally. This would just be the cherry on top!!!
I would love love love this. I’d be coming from way up in North Pole Alaska. I did an online one on one with you back in 2011 and love your heart and passion not just for photography bUT the families you work with. Plus I lived IN c ok load growing up and would love to get back there and enjoy the mouton air!
Oh, Sarah, I would love to win a spot to come visit you. I have followed and been inspired by you for a long time. Every image you post of the family both personally and professionally inspires me to be a better photographer. I would love this chance to connect with you and others, to stretch my own knowledge and be a student again. I’ve never attended a workshop, and would just be so honored to have the chance to meet you, work with you, and shoot along side you. I would just love this!!! Thank you for being so generous and doing this! I hope whom ever wins truly understands the magnitude of this gift!
It would be a dream and tremendous opportunity to win this, many thanks!
Absolutely love your work! It helps me see the beauty each day with my kids
This is such an amazing opportunity for one lucky soul! Having followed your work and stories for years, this would be totally surreal to attend.
Thank you for your generosity!
I have never taken an in person retreat or workshop and as I’m a shy visual learner this speaks to my soul. 2016 was a pretty awful year for myself and my family so I have vowed to be present and take adventures that may scare the shy person in me. Colorado has my heart as my family would love to retire there in 5 years, and you Sarah are a true honest soul that I think anyone would be lucky and grateful to meet. I would be traveling from Grand Forks, North Dakota where we are currently stationed but I originate from Sacramento, California.
This would be such a dream. One of my goals his year is to work toward capturing more emotion in my clients, and I’ve always known you’d be such a voice of wisdom on how this is done well.
I would so love to win a spot! I’ve always loved your work and have always wanted to attend a workshop! I would love to become better at telling stories through my photographs. I would be traveling from the Texas Hill Country 🙂
What an amazing opportunity! I’ve been shooting for 8 years and still feel like I have so much I could learn with your guidance.
What a generous giveaway! This would be an amazing opportunity!
Such an awesome opportunity!! Fingers crossed!
I would love to win this retreat as it sounds like the most amazing experience to meet new women and grow my family photography business. I’ve never attended an in person retreat and would be so honored to be a part of this lovely experience.
Hey Sarah!
Winning this would mean so much to me. I know everyone says that. And I know everyone means it. But I’m going to tell you why, for me, it would be a life changer.
I ran away from my warm, comfortable grandparent’s house when I was 14 years old to live with my boyfriend. I lied to them. I told them I had rekindled my broken relationship with my mother and I wanted to live with her again. They told me not to go, but they wouldn’t keep me from my own mom. The boyfriend, who I thought loved me because he showed me the attention that I so craved, ended up abusing me mentally, physically, and sexually. I got a job as soon as I turned 16 (legal working age in GA) at an Adidas store. I was supporting him from that day on. I would go to work, and come home to cook and clean and be beaten for any smallest reason. I decided to perform so well at my job, that they would give me extra hours, so I could stay away. I got pregnant twice with him. The first time I got pregnant, I was 15 years old. I had a miscarriage, because God was trying to warn me. I, of course, didn’t listen. I got pregnant the second time when I was 17. I had a precious boy just a month shy of turning 18. I thought having his baby would change the way he saw me. It didn’t. The beatings got worse, the verbal knock downs got worse. My fingers on my right hand were all broken at once, from trying to stop him from kicking me while I lie on the ground outside our home. I’ve had knots on my chest, that I have no idea what they were, but they came from punches of a 250 lb man. My eyes have been black and blue and I’ve had to lie to so many people and say I got in a car accident. I suffered alone. Every day. But I finally had enough. And one day, I just left. He called me at work and was telling me he was going to beat me when I got home over a pack of pens. Some pens that I lost of his and I bought a pack to replace them, thinking he wouldn’t know the difference. Well, he found the package while I was gone. He was going to beat me over pens. I was done. And I never went back.
I’m not telling you this for pity, but because I could be dead right now. I was either going to kill myself or he was. But, yet, here I am. I am a business owner. A CREATIVE BUSINESS OWNER. I’m not a booming success, but I’m not a failure. I’m going into my second year of business and this retreat would really be the icing on my badass cake. I’m a survivor. I represent all of the women who have faced hell and came out with a crown and a smile. I’m going to be starting my own foundation for battered women. We will bring them in, hear their story, and give them a makeover and a photoshoot including professional headshots. It’s small, but if I can make just a bit of difference for someone, give them a bit of hope and encouragement, that would make my 7 years of hell worth it.
You inspire me, Sarah. And if I don’t win this retreat, I will be seeing you one day. <3
Oh what a dream. 😭❤️
I absolutely adore you, your work, your family, and your beautiful state of Colorado. I would be so happy to give myself a little me time and allow myself personal growth from this experience. You are truly an inspiration as a mom, wife, and photographer. I’m just a girl standing in front of a computer asking you to choose me!! Pick me. 😉
I have been following your work for a few years now and meeting you would be a dream come true! Your art inspires me everyday and I love following your beautiful story! Winning a seat at your workshop would definetly be a huge blessing! Love Mónica