Sponsors on Board- Welcome Trendy Camera Straps!!!

Along with another wonderful sponsor comes more discounts, specials and prizes for the Photog Retreat Bahamas attendees....ohhhh, it's gonna be good!!!

Welcome Trendy Camera Straps... ALL attendees will receive an exclusive savings of 20% off AND be entered for a chance to win their very own Trendy Camera Strap!!!

A Little Glimpse of What's in Store...

Stephen and Scarlett discuss a little of what to expect for the Photog Retreat- Cruise to the Bahamas!!!

Bahamas Photography Retreat 2010 from stephen knuth on Vimeo.

REGISTER TODAY for only $750 PLUS you can also save up to $200-$550 by bringing your friends & family!!!

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More than a Workshop

What's the biggest thing that everyone is so excited about the Photog Retreat???

Is it the much needed relaxation and beautiful Bahamas location?
...the tax deductible travel?
...the all you can eat buffets?

While all of those are pretty good reasons, the #1 reason everyone is so excited is the fact that they have a unique opportunity to not only learn from some of the top industry professionals and like minded peers, but they will really get to know and interact with them on a personal level!

The building and encouraging of community is what the heart of this retreat is all about. Every speaker shares that perspective and not only wants to share their knowledge and experience but they are eager to get to know and learn from all of you as well!

So much more than just a workshop... All of us have been to workshops or seminars in the past where we were part of a huge crowd, just another number and walked away with some good information: but how many of us would have loved to have lunch or dinner with that speaker- wow, what an opportunity and learning experience that would be!

It's in the casual situations of everyday life that we learn the most about ourselves and others when we all take the time to share...and this retreat will be 3 days of sharing, learning and making connections, dining and relaxing together that will transcend just business...it will change your life by having so many new friends to encourage, challenge and support you!

REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE $200-$550!!!

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Smart Photogs 101: Good Investments

It was brought to our attention today that we have somehow packed over $4,000 worth of investment into the Photog Retreat for only $850...and even more at $1500 for 2 Photographers!

How's that you ask...well, if you figure One day with Scarlett is valued at $1,500, 5 hours with the Bui Brothers is $1,000, the combined value of our other speakers Kylie,& Stephen nearly $500 in FREE services and products to ALL attendees, the value of the cruise and a professional photo shoot at an exotic location, not to mention over $10,000 in prizes to give away from our sponsors...like a FREE Show it Pro Account for LIFE!!!!!!

We are not sure how it happened, but are definitely going to let all the attendees reap the benefits! Don't miss your chance to stretch your investment and get a lifetime of rewards in return (and a tax deductible vacation to boot!)

REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE $200-$550!!!

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Welcome The Bui Brothers!!!

Pioneers in the industry of both videography and photography, Lan & Vu (aka The Bui Brothers) are a much welcomed addition to the Photog Retreat 2010!!! Great artists in their own right, they specialize in social media, marketing and creating awesome videos...working with industry leaders such as [b]ecker, Jessica Claire, Tofurious and Dane Sanders to launch successful information and marketing campaigns as well as implementing concepts for e-learning and networking like the [b] school and AskDane!

Official Bio and workshop teasers coming soon!!! In the mean time check them out here or click the image below for all you ever wanted to know about...

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Sponsors on Board- Welcome KISS!!!

Everyone loves a little KISS...and this awesome album company is no exception. Not only making it's mark in the wedding industry as the simplest album company, we are honored to add them to the team of sponsors- THANKS KISS!!!

Sponsors on Board- Welcome MCP Actions!!!

Another FABULOUS Sponsor for the cruise. Kiss your workflow problems goodbye by combining the awesome knowledge and learning from the workshops on the cruise with some great products that will make all our lives easier from our very generous sponsors!!!

Deadline for Registration

Registration ends on 10/15/09 so please encourage anyone else who is interested in the cruise to register before then.

Thanks to all who have signed up- this is going to be such a great cruise!!!

And just for a reminder- here are just some of the goodies awaiting the attendees...
EVERY ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE:
- One year FREE subscription to ShooterBank.com
- FREE Pro website from Showit Fast for six months!
- $50 Gift Certificate to Phaunt.com action store
- Membership to the Phaunt.com forum!!!
- Over $450 in Free Products and Services (and that's not all!)

Register Today :) http://www.photogretreat.com/

Sponsors on Board- Welcome Pictage!!!

Another wonderful sponsor joins the mix! Pictage will be giving one extremely lucky Photog a FREE year of Lite Memebership!!! And with keeping to our goal of a smaller group...the odds look good :)

FAQ: What Ship are we sailing on?

The cruise line is Carnival and the ship is the Sensation.

It is one of the larger ships and has pools, hot tubs and spas, a sports deck and plenty of places to tan and relax. There are Dance Clubs, Night Clubs, Comedy Nights, Broadway Show Productions, Art Auctions, Video Games and Programs for the kids, a Full Casino and all kinds of other activities!!!Best of All, the workshop schedule will give you plenty of time to kick back, relax and enjoy yourselves :)

FAQ: How many Attendees will there be?

A question that keeps coming up is...

How many Attendees will there be?

Answer:
The goal of this retreat is to keep things simple, casual and have an environment where attendees can really get to know each other and the speakers. We are planning an average of 20-25 attendees this year so everyone has the chance to interact and not get lost in the numbers.

Keep the questions and the registrations coming...looking forward to seeing everyone on the cruise!!!

Cramming in the Value...

As if the excuse to cruise away from the winter weather to the beautiful Bahamas and enjoy wonderful speakers like Scarlett, Stephen and Kylie are not enough the extra lovin' given from our sponsors is the icing and cherry on top!

With nearly $10,000 worth of prizes to give away at the end of the cruise and tons of services from our sponsors attendees will not only invest in a fun, relaxing vacation where they will learn and connect with like minded photographers but they will also see the value of their investment multiplied over and over!

Here's what is currently going on and more are coming in everyday :)

ALL attendees will be receiving...
- ShowitFast.com: FREE Pro Website for 6 months!!!
- ShooterBank.com: FREE subscription for 1 year!!!
- Phaunt.com: $50 gift certificate to the action store AND Membership to the forum!!!
- More to be revealed soon :)

a value of over $450...just for starters!!!

PLUS you can still Restister NOW to save $100!!!

A New Kind of Workshop

Tired of packed rooms, fast pace and lecture style workshops that leave you no time to get to know the speakers or other attendees? If you are looking for one of those, then the Photog Retreat 2010 [Bahamas] is NOT your typical workshop! We wanted a workshop that focused not only of delivering valuable information but to do so in a casual setting with an emphasis on getting to know everyone and building long term relationships.

If you are wondering what to expect on the Photog Retreat 2010, here are just a few things in store:

1. Relax...no matter where you are at in your career as a photographer, your to-do list is never ending and there is always something going on. Take this time to recharge, step outside of the office and refocus on your business.

2. Learn...so much more than checklists and what to and not to do lectures, this is a real world forum and workshop. The speakers will share their thoughts, philosophies and experiences of what has helped them shape their style, career and life. Beyond the mechanics of what makes a good photographer, learn more about how to enhance your networking skills and create strong relationships that will carry you past the cruise and workshops long into the future.

3. Build your strengths...It's not enough to just have the right gear and know how to use it- you have to identify your strenths and keep those as your key focus in your business.

4. Invest in People...NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK all the speakers participating in the retreat have a true heart for our industry and want to positively encourage others towards success!

We have three action packed days together- this will be the one you will always remember!

Register Today to received $100 off!

Register Now!!!!

What a great day...it's Friday, The new website is up and....REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!

A HUGE, HUGE thank you to ShowIt for having such a simple and easy interface to create the website for this cruise. I am amazed at how fast and easy it was- and the best thing is that all attendees will get to enjoy the same thing with the amazing free offers ShowIt has put together!

[CLICK HERE]

To go to our new site, read more Details, FAQs and Register for the Photo Retreat!

Not only can you save $100 but there are tons of great stuff from our sponsors!

Ohhhhh....Friday is the day!!!

Sooo excited- it's almost time...stay tuned for the registration to go live Friday afternoon 10-2-09!!!!

Sponsors on Board!!!

Yaayy....more great sponsors for the cruise...there's gonna be some great goodies for the attendees!!!

ShooterBank.com

Trendy Ink Design

Jax Shoot Club

Photog Retreat 2010 [Sneak Peek]

With much anticipation, it is with pleasure to announce the 2010 Photog Retreat- Bahamas!!!


Here are some of the details...Registration will be open at the end of this week (stay tuned!)

Join Scarlett Lillian, Stephen Knuth, Kylie Banks and some other amazing photographers for a one of a kind cruise! With an emphasis on networking, building relationships, informative workshops, exotic photo shoots and so much more; this Photog Retreat will be one for the record books!

Enjoy a much needed vacation, build your portfolio, network with top industry professionals not to mention some awesome deals from our sponsors!

January 7th-10th 2010
3 Day Cruise to the Bahamas
from Port Canaveral, Florida!

$850 Per Person
Includes Cruise, All Workshops and Exotic Shoot!

***SPECIAL $100 OFF***
for those who register early...leave a comment below to receive this special!

Speaker Highlight: Scarlett Lillian

It's no secret that Scarlett’s blog receives thousands of visitors everyday-she enjoys networking, mentoring and teaching others as the leader of the Jacksonville Pictage User Group and also through her extremely popular one-on-one workshops, "Spend A Day With Scarlett."

In just two short years, Scarlett's work has been published in various magazines, newspapers and all over the web, including commercial projects for the Sandals resorts and celebrity wedding designer Preston Bailey.

Scarlett has been a featured guest on PhotographyMentor.com, FStopBeyond podcast, Pictage Blog podcast, PocketWizard.com and was named "one of the hottest up and coming wedding photographers of our new generation” by the CameraDojo podcast. She is also a featured speaked at this year's Pictage Partner Con!

With an award-winning background in magazine journalism, Scarlett Lillian will share with you her vision and passion for documenting beauty, emotion, fashion and love through wedding & fashion photography.

Speaker Highlight: Stephen Knuth

Stephen shares a similar background with Scarlett Lillian, where as he also discovered his passion for photography through his media career of making movies and documentaries. He has won multiple Film Festival Awards for his documentaries.

Stephen discovered his love for photography after he worked on some wedding projects. He is currently based out of San Diago and focused on Wedding & Portrait Photography. Stephen is also the leader of the San Diego Photog ShootOut group that boasts over 100 members and growing.

Stephen will be presenting on keeping things natural, emphasizing use of light and organizing an exotic photo shoot that will knock your socks off! …well actually, sandals or flip flops for most of us :)

Speaker Highlight: Kylie Banks

Kylie is a self taught photoshop junkie and loves every minute of it!

Out of her experimentation in photoshop and gift of simplifying complicated subjects, she has enjoyed success as both a teacher and inventor of some amazing actions.

Bringing photoshop to the photographer, one step at a time she has ongoing workshops through phaunt.com and tutorials on the ins and outs of photoshop.

Speaking in language you understand, with content you care about; Kylie will address the age old issues we all experience with work flow, organizing and editing our images to make them into masterpieces.

Sponsors on Board!!!

The first email that I sent once we became serious about organizing the cruise to the Bahamas was to someone I admire and am lucky to call a friend- David Jay.

I briefly explained the concept of a relaxing environment for photographers to network, learn and build lasting relationships and asked him what he thought and if it would be something that ShowIt would like to sponsor...I didn't have to wait long for his answer..."Awesome...contact Kevin!"

So, I am so excited to announce ShowIt as a sponsor and to share that not only will they be hosting the website for the cruise, but they have put together some AMAZING discounts for all attendees and even more AMAZING prizes that the attendees can win while on the cruise!!!

Kevin has been so wonderful to work with and has some very impressive discounts and prizes (I can not wait to share!!!)

More details to come, but if you can't wait..."Get your Showit Pro website here!"

Sponsors on Board!!!

I am so pleased to annouce more sponsors for the cruise and even more to come soon!!! A special thanks to all the sponsors below...not only are they putting together some great discounts for the cruise attendees, but the prizes that we will have to give away are just stacking up...ohhhh how much fun is this going to be!!!!!

ChrysQ Luxe Slipcovers!

Phaunt.com

Custom Photography Blogs

Photog Retreat 2010 [The Concept]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to write a brief little note about the vision and concept of the Photog Retreat [Bahamas]. I have only been in the industry a short time but have learned fast that the best path to success to to learn as much as you can and build real, lasting relationships. I have been very fortunate to have expereinced some fantastic workshops, shootouts, PUGs, SMUGs, trade shows and the like. Some of my best friends today came from chance encounters at these events. Not only have I learned so much from these friends, they continue to inspire and challenge me. When I am stumped or need a creative jolt, they are there.

The idea of the cruise came when I just decided one day it would be nice to go on a cruise...at the same time I was kicking around an idea for an informal workshop that blended a variety of speakers, focused on networking, building relationships and helping photographers work together for success...

Not too long after these ideas came along, I discovered that cruiselines have conference spaces avaiable for groups- so WHAMO- that was it!

I imeadiatley talked to my friends in the industry to get their opinion and feedback...Scarlett, Ezra, Bobby, Mel and Kara were all super supportive and very excited about the idea. So, that was all I needed to get the ball rolling!!!