What It's Really All About! [Part II]

After reading the origins and concept of The Photog Retreat, see the actual experience...

Dance Off [Get Totally Rad]

The Challenge has been issued for a little Photog Retreat Dance Off. Last year it lasted over a series of nights as everyone enjoyed heading out after dinner for some good clean fun!

It will definitely be an event not to miss and makes you wonder which one of our speakers may have a secret move that hasn't yet been revealed???

Oh and you better believe the classics will make an appearance at some time or another: the running man, mash potato, swing, and everyone's favorite...The Chicken (ha, ha, ha!!!!)

So, let's start this off right by seeing which speaker you think has what it takes to earn themselves the title... Leave a comment below or take the facebook poll telling us who you think will win and not only can you cheer them on, but also be entered fo a chance to win a pretty awesome set of Lightroom Presets from Totally Rad Actions!

NOT Your Typical Workshop...

...and Kudos to our very own Lydia Shannon (and friends- ha!) for creating this fabulous video! Go ahead, please leave her some love with some comments below...

and then go ahead and Register here :)

Photog Retreat in 30 seconds...

Love this short and sweet video from last year's attendee Sarah. In just a few seconds you can get a little glimpse of the fun our group had last retreat in the Bahamas!

Good Times

We were just reminiscing about the last retreat and thought we would share some of our favorites...can't wait for 2011 Photog Retreat!!!

Black Friday [Save money + Save Lives!]

Sooo exciting, last minute deals to share for
Black Friday (November 25th)... SAVE $400!!!

[Register Here]

Not only have we have been able to negotiate a very short window of a HUGE deal for the 2011 Photog Retreat but EVERY registration will
SAVE 5 lives through a very special donation to Thirst Relief!!!

As with any amazing opportunity this one has VERY Limited availability so act fast: First come First serve...good luck!

* $400 savings NOT combinable with any other offers, coupon, discount codes or certificates.

A little bit more information about Thirst Relief:
Thirst Relief International is responding to the worldwide water crisis by helping thousands of families each year gain access to safe water through simple, low-cost means. A locally manufactured biosand filter or a well repaired by nationals has the power to radically improve the health and well-being of an individual, a family, a community.

More than 1.1 billion people in our world lack access to safe drinking water. (UNICEF) Living without this precious resource results in a host of preventable illnesses and even death. Each year 2.5 million people die from diarrheal diseases, many of them caused by contaminated water. Ninety percent of those deaths are children under age five. (World Health Organization)

Thirst Relief’s vision is simple yet profound—to save lives and change the world.

Registration is Open!

Registration is open and thanks to some amazing sponsors, you can save even more for registering early!

Single Photogs can save $250 and it you thought that is something to be excited about then you will LOVE the deal for Two Photogs!!!

BOGO
{Buy One at Regular Price, Get One HALF OFF!}
...that's $1550+$775= a savings of $775!!!!!
Getting these special discounts on your registration is easy:
- Tweet about the Retreat (tagging @PhotogRetreat and #PhotogRetreat)
- Post/Share a link on Facebook
- Blog about it by Nov. 19th, 2010

Register Here!
That's it, easy money :)

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!!!

Want to stay updated on all the latest Photog Retreat News? Join here!

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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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!!!

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 :)