We're Back....

Wow! Is all I can say about the absolutely AMAZING three days that we spent together cruising the open sea and leaving our little mark on the Bahamas...from our first night welcome party that celebrated not one but two birthdays, our fun introductions and opening workshops, walking through the Bahamas with everyone's attention on our beautiful couple and gorgeous bride (lots of congratulations & honks...as well as a few stopping to ask what famous person we where photographing- ha!), from sun up to sun down our phenomenal group transformed from strangers... to friends... to a photog family!

Over the next few weeks we will share more about the retreat and our adventures, but for now...here are some awesome blogs and videos to get you by :) enjoy

Blogs to check out:
Scarlett Lillian- Photog Retreat: Bahamas Cruise Wrap Up
Sarah Bohl- My New Photographer Friends
Connie Rollins- Photog Retreat to the Bahamas
Karla Garcia- Back from the Bahamas
Shain Petty- Photog Retreat 2010: Bahamas

Video by Shain Petty:

Photog Retreat 2010: Bahamas from shain petty on Vimeo.

Video by Sarah Bohl:



And a very special Thanks to all our speakers...can't wait until 2011!!!
Scarlett Lillian
Stephen Knuth
The Bui Brothers
Shaun Austin
Kylie Banks
Todd Watson

...and our models: Jodi, Todd & Elisa :)

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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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/

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!!!

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 :)

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!!!