A family photography retreat for getting brave, getting clear & going after more
Are you ready to go deeper?
Elevate
You’re good at what you do, your business is established… but you know you’re capable of more. More clients you genuinely connect with, more confidence in your value, and more creative work that makes you excited to pick up your camera. (And yes, more time to actually enjoy your life too.)
The Elevate retreat is for photographers who’ve been doing this for a while, who are good at what they do but know there’s another level waiting for them. It’s about fine tuning your style, levelling up your portfolio, and getting really clear on how to run your business in a way that feels good and makes sense personally and financially.
You’ll be surrounded by photographers who are at the same stage, ready for honest conversations, fresh ideas, and the kind of support that sticks with you long after the retreat ends.
If you want this to be the year that you finally commit to:
Elevating your portfolio and refining your shooting style to match your creative vision.
Creating pricing and packages that truly align with the value of your work.
Marketing yourself with confidence to attract clients who appreciate your artistic vision.
Mastering advanced techniques for timeless, emotive family portraits.
Letting go of creative blocks, learning to relax, break the rules, and create art that feels alive.
Making an actual plan for the next year that you believe in and gives you butterflys.
Join me on
10th to the 12th
November 2025
Over two immersive days, you’ll take part in beautifully curated in-home family and motherhood shoots each designed to focus on storytelling and connection.
The settings are luxe, the direction is intentional, and the result is not just stunning portfolio images but also fresh, practical skills you can carry into every session afterwards.
Near Henley and Maidenhead, in Berkshire
But Elevate isn’t only about creating behind your camera.
Conversations That Elevate
The real transformation begins in our group sessions, guided discussions with practical exercises, reflection, and space to start the work right there in the room.
Together we’ll dig into the business side too: looking at where you are right now, identifying what needs your focus most, and working on the areas that move things forward, whether that’s pricing, client experience, socials, your website, portfolio, brand awareness, or local marketing.
Focused, practical discussions that move you forward.
Some of what we’ll cover.
01
Ways to build vision into your everyday, so your goals don’t just sit on paper.
02
How to approach advertising, PR, and marketing so your work gets seen by the right people.
03
Social media strategies that actually make an impact without draining your time or energy.
04
The subtle, in-between touch points we can weave into our client experiences that keep families coming back.
05
Money talk without the fluff, real figures, packages, and profit that make sense in your world.
If you're quietly plodding along wondering
"is this it? "
this photography retreat is just what you need.
And it isn’t about a quick burst of inspiration that fades after a week. It’s about getting clear on what’s truly worth your time and energy and what you’re ready to leave behind.
You’ll be surrounded by photographers at a similar stage, having real conversations, swapping ideas, and supporting each other to build businesses that feel genuinely good to run.
That’s what this retreat offers: not just advice, but space to reflect, make decisions, new friendships and shape a business that works for you.
success stories
Adele needed to find her people and loved tailored advice.
"I came away from the workshop with a new sense of positivity and drive"
...knowing that I too could create a successful business with the support of you, and like minded friends made from the workshop cheering me on! You provided it all…business advice, practical shooting tips, posing and technical settings, incredible models and locations."
Getting time as an individual to get tailored help and support based on where you were in your career in a supportive, achievable way was exactly what I needed.
real reviews
Louise was transformed
"It was such a transformative weekend for me personally
...and I'm so excited to put everything you taught me into action over the next couple of months. THANK YOU for organising, hosting, teaching, mentoring, making us laugh, for bringing together such a lovely group of people...
Amy wants to do it all again.
"I learnt so much even in the downtime"
with everyone. It also takes me a little time to 'warm up' so it was nice to be able to have the time to do that.
I genuinely miss everyone already! I feel inspired by everyone. My brain is full! but l am so excited to put it all into practice.
Who you surround yourself with in life matters and this should also be the same for your business.
Aside from my business, I'm a married mama of 3 kids and have been a specialist family and baby photographer for over 13 years plus teaching other photographers in person and online 1-2-1 and via workshops and retreats for over 6 years.
Around the school runs, the night feeds and all the bits in between, I've grown my business around my lifestyle and figured out my own parameters of success, amongst the life juggles.
I know what it takes to 'make it' in this industry and stay here. I absolutely adore helping others realise their potential and would love to meet you!
I used to feel, stuck, stale and frustrated.
There have been chapters in my business where, even with lovely clients and steady bookings, things didn’t always feel aligned. On the surface, everything looked fine but underneath, I sometimes felt disconnected from my own work. Like I was on a treadmill.
I’d pour hours into demanding edits, posting on social and finish feeling flat. Because I was giving more than I was getting back, both energy-wise and financially.
but nowI know how to help!
i can help because i've been there
So I stopped trying to do everything
Instead I started shaping my business around the work and clients that really lit me up inside.
I tweaked how (and where!) I showed up, how I priced my services, and gave myself space to create for the sake of it. This changed everything. More energy, better balance, easier socials and work that felt exciting again.
It’s about the right mix of support and stretch, the kind of space where photographers feel safe enough to be honest and brave enough to grow. After five years of teaching and fourteen years of photographing families,
I’ve seen first-hand how powerful it is when expansive thinkers come together. Ideas grow, confidence builds, and real change takes root. Elevate is where I bring all of that together for you.
Over the years I’ve figured out what makes an environment truly transformative.
“The most amazing workshop, i'm exhausted, but it was so worth it. My confidence has grown in every aspect & i've made so many friends”
SAVE THE DATE
Retreat Dates: 11th & 12th November + welcome dinner on 10th November
Tickets go live Thursday 18th September at 12 noon. There are under 7 spaces available. With payment plans available for 3-5 months. (yes even if it runs into early 2026! )
Please be sure to read the FAQ's whats's included. If you are planning on buying a ticket, I fully recommend you are ready to make the first payment as soon as possible to secure your spot.
“The most magical time, spending time with likeminded ambitious ladies, my creative cup is overflowing, it was such a well rounded workshop, covering all aspects, thank you for your openness & wisdom!”
What's Included
Not just Q&A, but group reflections and focused work that help you make real plans for your next chapter.
Styled to enrich and refine your portfolio with fresh, elevated images. One with a mother and older baby and ,a two parent family with siblings.
A chance to slow down and connect, walking, talking, and finding fresh inspiration in unhurried moments together.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your stay with dietary needs catered for. (Optional 3rd night available for £50)
Including key retreat edits to rewatch whenever you need.
From a private WhatsApp group that keeps the encouragement flowing, to a online check-in with Lisa in January to help you stay aligned and moving forward. This retreat goes beyond two days.
“Happy tears! I've come away with so much knowledge, insight, inspiration, motivation & confidence, your genuinely lovely and hilarious I could have chatted to you forever”
There are three ticket types available, so please take a moment to familiarise yourself with each.
Payment can be made in full or spread over three months, with extended plans of up to five months available on request.
If you choose a payment plan, your instalment dates can be set to suit you. For example, the 1st or 15th of the month rather than being tied to the date you book your ticket. (credit debit and bank transfer available)
Ticket Options
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Tickets go lIVE 18/9/2025 at 12noon
Shared Emperor sized bed
£1150 (£350 to secure your space with the remaining balance arrange by payment plan)
Ideal for friends booking together or just females happy to share.
Includes two nights, check in Monday 10th November (from 5:30pm), departing late afternoon Wednesday 12th.
day tickets
2 full days
£1000 (£350 to secure your space with the remaining balance arrange by payment plan)
Covers both days of the retreat (Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th November) including all meals. (no accommodation)
Join from 9am until late on Tuesday and then 9am until around 5pm on Wednesday - with the option to join in Monday evening for dinner.
£350 to reserve your space & your remaining balance via payment plan
£350 to reserve your space & your remaining balance via payment plan
Single bed in a twin room
£1200 (£350 to secure your space with the remaining balance arrange by payment plan)
Includes two nights, check in Monday 10th November (from 5:30pm), departing late afternoon Wednesday 12th. (Female only due to privacy)
£350 to reserve your space & your remaining balance via payment plan
One Twin bed remaining
SOLD OUT
“Honestly, on a high, thank you this was my BEST investment ever”
— Veronica Chironda
QUESTIONS
What are the timings?
- Arrive Monday 10th November from 6pm
- Welcome dinner at 7/7:30pm (an important part of the retreat — introductions, connection, and setting the tone)
- Accommodation includes Monday and Tuesday night (option to add a third night for £50)
- Finish time approximately 5pm
For day attendees
- Tuesday 11th November: Start 9am, run through to mid-evening
- Wednesday 12th November: Start 9am, finish around 5pm
- Breakfast (8–9am) included both days
- Your ticket also includes Monday night’s welcome dinner. You don’t have to join us, but it’s the perfect chance to meet everyone and ease into the retreat before Tuesday’s sessions start.
I’m not sure if now is the right time…?
I completely understand the hesitation, investing in yourself and your business can feel uncomfortable, especially when things are going “okay” already. But this experience is designed to be transformational: giving you fresh confidence, practical strategies that actually move things forward, and accountability to keep you on track.
Just as important, you’ll be surrounded by doers and positive, growth-minded photographers the kind of community that lifts the bar and helps you lift yours too.
To make things easier, payment plans are available. You can spread the cost over three months, or extend to five months on request. Instalment dates are flexible too you choose what works for you, rather than being tied to your booking date.
What level is this for?
This isn’t about the basics . It’s for photographers who already have solid foundations, usually with a couple of years of clients behind them and the essentials in place.
Maybe things are ticking along “okay” but you’re ready for more. Or perhaps you’re a wedding photographer wanting to expand into families, or a studio photographer curious about in-home or lifestyle work.
It’s about deepening your brand, being stretched in the best ways in a safe space, and sitting down for inspiring peer-to-peer talks about your goals and the steps to get there. It’s about finding freshness in your work, seeing new possibilities through the eyes of others, and pressing reset on your next chapter with the bonus of a portfolio refresh that feels completely you.
You don’t have to do things a certain way to belong here. However you take things on, you’ll find encouragement and space to move forward on your terms.
If you’re not sure whether it’s the right fit, just drop me an email at lisa@andthensheclicked.com and we can chat it through.
Where is the retreat?
Tucked away in Burchetts Green, just 4 miles from Maidenhead and 10miles from Reading, this gorgeous woodland hideaway has Scandi-style décor and open-plan spaces that feel both luxe and laid-back, the perfect setting for us to gather, create, and connect.
There is parking for cars and electric ev charging available on request. Taxi are available from the train station nearby.
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