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Sydney WOrkshop - Dural

25th August

1 full day of education & live shoots at the quaintest, French inspired home in Sydney’s picturesque suburb of Dural.

We’ve been here before, and we had to come back! Enjoy newborn demonstrations in the lounge, a maternity session throughout the house, and surrounds of this property.

Intimate, peaceful, with a high end classic vibe.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • 9am - 5pm

10 spots available

$1800 - full payment required to secure your spot

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Sydney WORKSHOP - Mulgoa

4th August

1 full day of education & live shoots at this mid century/Palm springs style property.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • Option to join us for dinner

10 spots available

$1700 - full payment required to secure your spot

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Sydney WOrkshop - Dural

31st May

1 full day of education & live shoots at the quaintest, French inspired home in Sydney’s picturesque suburb of Dural.

We’ve been here before, and we had to come back! Enjoy newborn demonstrations in the lounge, a maternity session throughout the house, and surrounds of this property.

Intimate, peaceful, with a high end classic vibe.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • Option to join us for dinner

10 spots available

$1800 - full payment required to secure your spot

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Perth Workshops - Secret Harbour

26th September & 27th September

1 full day of education & live shoots in in this coastal dream home!

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • Option to join us for dinner on the 27th (if you attend the workshop on the 26th you are also welcome to this!)

10 spots available on each day

$1700 - full payment required to secure your spot

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THE NEWBORN RETREAT

2 NIGHTS - Nelson Bay

4-5-6 April 2023

2 nights, 3 days, in a brand new location - The Ridge @ Nelson Bay

This experience is for those who want to diver deeper into the running of your business, my philosophy and how you can up your newborn game from shoot to client experience.

Bringing a spectacular escape with grandeur and luxuriousness. Option of your own room or shared, 2 shoots, a full day of education, departure brekkie & debrief.

Food cooked lovingly by my husband, Ash as your retreat mother…. you’ll feel spoilt, recharged and inspired after this experience.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn shoot

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • My post shoot schedule & client communication

  • pricing/packages

  • Socials / brand building

  • Open Q&A

  • Late checkout at 12:00pm

  • All food & beverages included

9 spots available

Own Room - $3249 AUD

Single Bed Sharing Room - $3100 AUD

***50% deposit required. Remaining balance due Monday 6th March.

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ONLINE Retreat

2 DAYS VIA ZOOM

21st & 22nd March INCLUSIVE

All the information from the retreat, delivered to your home via zoom!

All recorded for you to review & revisit.

No travel, no additional costs. Perfect for those who can’t get away right now, but still want to level up their newborn shoots and their business to boot.

10am - 3pm each day (AEST)

What we cover:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot Demonstration

  • Pricing

  • Branding

  • MINDSET

  • Q&A

18 spots available

$1100 AUD

***50% deposit required. Remaining balance due Monday 6th March.

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Sydney WOrkshop - Dural

3rd March

1 full day of education & live shoots at the quaintest, French inspired home in Sydney’s picturesque suburb of Dural.

We’ve been here before, and we had to come back! Enjoy newborn demonstrations in the lounge, a maternity session throughout the house, and surrounds of this property.

Intimate, peaceful, with a high end classic vibe.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • Option to join us for dinner

10 spots available

$1700 - full payment required to secure your spot

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Melbourne Workshops - Balnarring

3RD & 4TH MAY

1 full day of education & live shoots in the gorgeous ‘mud brick house’, a brand new luxury property in balnarring.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • Option to join us for dinner on the 4TH (if you attend the workshop on the 3RD you are also welcome to this!)

10 spots available on each day

$1700 - full payment required to secure your spot

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GOLD COAST WORKSHOPS - PALM BEACH

22nd & 23rd November

1 full day of education & live shoots on the Gold Coast! This home has my heart and this lounge room is from my dreams.

Plenty of space, the goldy weather and a heap of buttery curtains. What more could we ask for!

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot

  • Lunch

  • Pregnancy Shoot

  • Q&A

  • Option to join us for dinner on the 23rd (if you attend the workshop on the 22nd you are also welcome to this!)

10 spots available on each day

$1700 - full payment required to secure your spot

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THE NEWBORN RETREAT

2 NIGHTS - PORT STEPHENS

5-6-7 September

2 nights, 3 days, at the quintessential Salt in Shoal Bay.

This experience is for those who want to diver deeper into the running of your business, my philosophy and how you can up your newborn game from shoot to client experience.

we are back again. This home holds us all so well for this purpose, we know you’ll feel that too.

Watching dolphins at sunrise, your very own room, a full day of education, departure brekkie & debrief.

Food cooked lovingly by my husband, Ash as your retreat mother…. you’ll feel spoilt, recharged and inspired after this experience.

WHAT WE COVER:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn shoot

  • My post shoot schedule & client communication

  • pricing/packages

  • Socials / brand building

  • Open Q&A

  • All food & beverages included

9 spots available

$2899 - full payment required to secure your spot

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ONLINE Retreat

2 DAYS VIA ZOOM

18th & 19th July INCLUSIVE

All the information from the retreat, delivered to your home via zoom!

All recorded for you to review & revisit.

No travel, no additional costs. Perfect for those who can’t get away right now, but still want to level up their newborn shoots and their business to boot.

10am - 3pm each day

What we cover:

  • How I prepare for a shoot

  • Newborn Shoot Demonstration

  • Pricing

  • Branding

  • Habits & Goal Setting

  • Q&A

15 spots available

$1100 - full payment required to secure your spot

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CREATIVITY - CONNECTION - GROWTH

In person education experience has been created to connect you to me, as a mentor, but also to one another. With one mind I can share so much, but together, we learn much more. Being together we can share experiences, knowledge and gain so much insight by listening to the questions of other creatives which you may never have thought to ask. My knowledge over 18 years in the industry will be brought to you through shoot demonstrations & shoot preparation. We then dive deeper into broader topics via open Q&A’s, guided completely by the attendees.


Retreats offer so much to the creatives that need some time away to really indulge themselves, connect deeper and go further into business and the back end workings of running a photography business. These experiences are all about sharing, learning and growing that much sought after community that we crave when we work alone. Whichever experience you are ready for we can promise you will walk away inspired, connected, and with a deeper love and value for what you do and can achieve this in this industry.

Reviews

“The Retreat content was exceptional. I loved that Sophie led by discussing a certain mindset rather than the technical aspects of a shoot. I found that both her message & her method of delivery really resonated with me. During the shoot she demonstrated a perfect combination of presence, calm & warmth and gently remained in control at all times. It was incredible to watch her workflow and I absolutely loved that she pared it right back to something that could be reproduced anywhere.”

- Photos By Hannah

“Massive 10/10. I love investing in myself and my business and couldn't think of anyone else worth investing in.”

- Photos By Claire Perth

“Photography is a challenge but the biggest challenge is finding someone to support us throughout our journey, we don’t come across photographers that often. You made me feel supported, encouraged and most importantly I left feeling extremely motivated to keep doing this.”

- Photography by Nas

“I left the retreat feeling deserving and inspired! Perhaps my favourite part of all, was Sophie reminded us that wanting more, as scary as it can sometimes feel, is actually really exciting and perfect stepping stone for growth. The retreat was a beautiful place to explore these feelings and I am so excited to watch my business grow over the next year. Without a doubt, I absolutely know that Sophie is rooting for us all!”

- Amanda Nina Photography

“Sophie's gifts extend far beyond her photography skills. a successful self-made business woman - so admirable. she is a natural leader and educator and has a gift with words and delivering messages. her simple words in this simple session gave me the simple steps to grow something that I value, something that I treasure, that is my passion, and she really truly reignited me to keep on keeping on.”

- Melina Takes Photos

“The workshop was the perfect mix of shooting and talking. There were so many moments where it just clicked for me. Especially mistaking boring for consistency. I have taken a lot of personal development away from listening to Sophie. The confidence and selling the experience were huge for me, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Simplicity is everything and I have been trying to move in this direction for around 2 years now and always fell back into trying to create something new everytime, the workflow has just opened my eyes and helped the session flow so much better and I feel like I now have that consistency in my work.”

- Kylie - Black Lily Images

“I honestly don’t think I could put into words just how incredible Sophie’s Newborn Retreat was. From the moment I arrived, to the moment I left, I felt welcomed, felt warmth and felt extremely lucky to be there. To be in Sophie’s presence. Be around her energy and kindness was just beautiful. To listen to her speak, watch her work and be able to pick her brain at what makes her an incredibly successful photographer was priceless. Leaving the retreat, I felt inspired and motivated to go out and achieve those goals and dreams that I seemed to constantly push back because of uncertainty and self doubt. Sophie’s genuine approach to making you realise that you need to trust and believe in yourself is not an attribute that many have.”

- Tanya Wilson Photographer

“Little did I know that I would not only be learning so much from Sophie, but from all the other women I was surrounded by. It was honestly the most amazing, uplifting, life changing experience I have ever had. I loved that we stayed together over the three days. That we ate our meals together and that we had the chance to talk and get to know each other. It’s through these moments that I was able to feel confident and comfortable in speaking up and asking questions, chatting to everyone about my business, my goals, my struggles. Thank you for providing this space for me to do this. I have walked away from this retreat with confidence, drive and ownership of my business. I’m ready to propel my business to the next level, without hesitation or fear. I’ve also walked away with lifelong friends and beautiful connections with some amazingly talented, kind and strong women. It was such an honour to apart of this experience and something I will never forget.”

- Alix Duyn Photographer