Nurture your creativity and recharge your business!
Join us for an immersive weekend where you can connect with like-minded individuals and unlock your creative business potential.
Nurture your creativity and recharge your business!
Join us for an immersive weekend where you can connect with like-minded individuals and unlock your creative business potential.
Nurture your creativity and recharge your business!
it feels like just yesterday we were...
There are so many parts involved in running a successful food photography business
Generally overwhelmed with the endless tasks of owning a business!
Struggling to get even get started. We spent so much time stuck in our heads, it took a global pandemic for us finally leap into action.
Taking a one-size fits all course only to be left confused about how to pitch to brands, negotiate, understand contracts, make a living as a food photographer, and run a successful business.
Valuing our work based on how “good” we thought our photography skills were. While seeing others price one project at our monthly income!
Missing out on high-quality branding images of yourself in action? You can expect behind the scenes imagery & a designated shoot for images to share on your social platforms, website, media kit, and more!
Engage in open and honest conversations about the industries most taboo topics! Think all things pricing, pitching, working with clients, negotiating contracts, and more!
Learn from like-minded creatives who come from different backgrounds and skill sets, and understand how they work creatively through a different lens (pun intended 😉)
Luxury accommodations (scroll for photos), delicious food, & beverages are included in the retreat ticket price! Did someone say cocktails and catering??
Be pushed outside of your comfort zone to create in unique environments allowing you to diversify your portfolio and capture a wide variety of products from various brands.
Through various workshops, we'll dig deep into your own business, strategies, and mindset, as well as share our personal experiences of working with dream brands and the lessons we learned from our client experiences.
We'll be sending you home with some special gifts and possibly some prizes from our various workshops and activities! Plus we'll never stop including surprises at our retreats! Last retreat we had private transportation take us to a picturesque location for a pasta making class!
Engage in open and honest conversations about the industries most taboo topics! Think all things pricing, pitching, working with clients, negotiating contracts, and more!
Start your mornings right with movement, meditation, and mindset practices guided by Mikyla!
Ready to take the leap and join us for an unforgettable experience unlike any other?
Our signature retreat is designed to give you the foundations for starting and running a successful foor photography business, it's the perfect fit if you are:
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Wondering how to price your work
Eager to monetize your passion
Feeling stuck in your business
Dreaming of shooting in restaurants
Craving a creative reset
Excited to step outside of your comfort zone
Having trouble understanding food photography from virtual courses alone
A beginner or intermediate food photographer
Feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to start and sustain a profitable business
Feeling lonely & looking for "your people"
Ready to take your career to the next level and work with dream brands
Lacking the confidence necessary to pitch and negotiate with brands
Ready to create financial freedom
Willing to tackle imposter syndrome & limiting beliefs
ARRIVAL | 2:30PM
Arrive at the retreat house and freshen up from your travels.
RETREAT START | 3:45PM
Introductions, expectations, and time to connect over food and beverages!
APRIL 18, 2024
GAME TIME | 6:00PM
A little competitive game to ease your way into a weekend full of learning.
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY 101 | 7:00PM
Our first workshop of the weekend! Covers the basics to prepare you for the workshops ahead.
MINDSET | 8:30AM
Start the day off right with goal setting and somatic practices.
BREAKFAST | 10:00AM
Dedicated time to eat breakfast and get ready for the day!
APRIL 19, 2024
BRANDING PHOTOS | 10:00AM
Fresh professional photos of you to use in your business!
CAPTURING MOTION | 11:00AM
Drink workshop focused on capturing motion in food photography.
COOKIE STYLING | 11:45AM
Cozy cookie styling workshop focused on repetition and applying styling techniques.
TABLE SCENE | 1:00PM
Practice shooting a table scene *portfolio building opportunity*
LUNCH | 1:30PM
Lunch catered by the incredible F&N!
PHOTO FEEDBACK | 3:30PM
Time to review images captured throughout the day and discuss!
EDITING WORKSHOP | 5:00PM
Edit along workshop! Edit an image together in Lightroom from one our shoots.
DINNER | 7:00PM
The best dinner you might ever have, catered by F&N!
SURPRISE ACTIVITY | 8:00PM
We can't reveal all of our secrets – you'll have join us to see what's in store! 😉
BREATHWORK | 8:30AM
Start the day off with some breathwork
BREAKFAST | 9:00AM
Grab breakfast and head to our first workshop of the day!
APRIL 20, 2024
RESTAURANT 101 | 10:00AM
Brief restaurant photography workshop to prepare you for our in-person shoot.
RESTAURANT SHOOT | 12:00PM
In-person restaurant shoot so you can gain real experience and add to your portfolio.
ACTIVITY | 3:30PM
Surprise activity! Be there to find out!
DINNER | 7:30PM
Surprise dinner event. Once again, you'll have to be there to find out!
OUTDOOR MOVEMENT | 9:00AM
Start the morning off right with some light movement and fresh air!
MINDSET | 10:00AM
Mindset practice to get you in the right frame of mind today and in future.
APRIL 21, 2024
BRUNCH | 11:00AM
Delicious catered brunch to end our slow morning together!
PITCHING & NEGOTIATING | 12:00PM
Start landing brand partnerships with our extensive pitching & negotiating workshop.
SHORT-FORM VIDEO | 1:30PM
Interactive videography workshop to help you create captivating video content.
VIDEO EDITING | 4:00PM
Workshop dedicated to learning how to edit video from the previous workshop!
DINNER | 6:30PM
Simple and delicious dinner as we wind down for the evening.
PRICING 101+ | 8:30PM
Hot topic to end our big day of workshops! Pricing breakdown and package offerings.
EVENING FUN | 9:30PM
Games, connecting, and fun for our last night together!
MINDSET | 8:30AM
Last mindset exercise to leave you feeling motivated as we end our time together.
BREAKFAST | 9:00AM
Grab something to eat and relax before getting ready to go!
PACK UP | 10:00AM
Start packing up + saying goodbyes to the incredible friends you've made.
DEPARTURE | 11:00AM
Check out of retreat accommodations after a long weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration!
APRIL 22, 2024
Our advanced retreat is designed to help you take your business to new heights through simplifying your workflow & walking start to finish through the client process. It's for you if you are:
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A skilled food photographer / food creator
Lacking systems and clear client processes
Excited to learn more about videography
Feeling unsatisfied with your current brand partnerships and striving for greater
Stuck in a creative rut and looking for inspo
Craving a better work-life balance
Wishing you had more consistent income
Overwhelmed with day-to-day operations
Excited to reignite your creative spark with others
Looking to create structure in your business
A previous retreat attendee (not required)
Excited to take back some time spent in your business
Ready for major business growth
Desiring more 2:1 time and tailored support
Looking to go start to finish through the client systems and processes
ARRIVAL | 2:30PM
Arrive at the retreat house and freshen up from your travels.
RETREAT START | 3:45PM
Introductions, expectations, and time to connect over food and beverages!
OCTOBER 16, 2024
POOL PARTY | 6:00PM
Take a refreshing dip in the pool as we enjoy the California sun.
GOAL SETTING | 7:00PM
Our first workshop of the weekend! Focused on helping you narrow in on your goals + get to the root of your why.
YOGA | 9:00AM
Start the day off right with some light movement.
BREAKFAST | 10:00AM
Dedicated time to eat breakfast and get ready for the day!
OCTOBER 17, 2024
PRODUCTIVITY | 11:30AM
Work through procrastination and learn how to increase your productivity.
CLIENT WORKFLOW | 12:30PM
Nail down your professional client workflow and processes.
LUNCH | 1:30PM
Surprise! Self-guided activity and lunch.
PHOTO EDITING WORKFLOW | 4:00PM
File management and photo editing workflow + live photo review.
DINNER | 7:00PM
Delicious sit-down catered dinner!
VISION BOARDING | 8:30PM
Time to get creative in a different way with vision boarding!
BREATHWORK | 8:30AM
Start the day off with some breathwork and optional sauna + cold plunging.
BREAKFAST | 9:00AM
Grab breakfast and head to our first workshop of the day!
OCTOBER 18, 2024
INTERACTIVE PITCHING & NEGOTIATING | 9:30AM
Brief restaurant photography workshop to prepare you for our in-person shoot.
CREATING PACKAGES THAT SELL | 11:00AM
Build content packages that drive client conversions!
LUNCH | 12:00PM
Surprise! Catered lunch!
SHOOT "CLIENT" DELIVERABLES | 1:30PM
Team workshop to shoot all necessary deliverables for your "client.
FREE TIME | 3:00PM
Finish up client deliverables, lounge by the pool, have snack, chat, etc.
EDIT "ClIENT" DELIVERABLES | 4:00PM
Edit your client deliverables in groups and receive feedback.
CLIENT RELATIONS & LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS | 6:00PM
Learn how to build client relationships and establish long-term partnerships!
DINNER | 7:00PM
Catered dinner for you to relax and enjoy!
TEAM PRESENTATIONS | 8:30PM
Present your "client" projects to the group and receive feedback!
MOVIE NIGHT | 9:30PM
Reignite your creativity in a new way by enjoying a movie with creative friends!
OUTDOOR MOVEMENT | 9:00AM
Start the day off outdoors with some fresh air and movement.
GRATITUDE JOURNALLING | 10:00AM
Take a little time to gratitude journal before getting ready for the day!
OCTOBER 19, 2024
BRUNCH | 10:30AM
Optional tablescape photography opportunity followed by brunch.
GUEST SPEAKER | 12:00PM
Special training from a guest speaker!
LUNCH | 1:00PM
Surprise! Catered lunch!
VIDEO WORKSHOP | 2:30PM
Practical application video workshop in groups of two.
FREE TIME | 5:00PM
Break time! Do whatever you feel like during this time & have a snack too.
PORTFOLIO BUILDING | 6:30PM
Work in teams to do some portfolio building!
DINNER | 7:30PM
Time to sit down and eat dinner together!
LETTER TO YOUR FUTURE SELF | 8:30AM
Start the day off with some reflecting and journalling to your future self.
BREAKFAST | 10:00AM
Enjoy a breakfast bar before the day begins!
OCTOBER 20, 2024
MINDSET WORKSHOP | 10:30AM
Diving deep into scarcity, comparison, imposter syndrome to help you let go of limiting beliefs!
RESTAURANT SHOOT? | 1:00PM
If you join us at retreat, you will have a say about whether we have a restaurant shoot or do something else at this time!
FREE TIME | 3:00PM
Time to explore the area and do whatever feels good for you!
DINNER | 7:00PM
Dinner with the group back at the retreat accommodations.
PHOTO REVIEW & EDITING | 8:30PM
Time to review photos from the days shoot & edit together.
BONFIRE | 9:30PM
Releasing fears and connecting around the bonfire.
BREAKFAST | 8:30AM
Our last breakfast together at retreat!
SCALING YOUR BIZ | 9:00AM
Create a scalable business and outsourcing tasks!
OCTOBER 21, 2024
PACK UP | 10:00AM
Pack up and get ready to check out of our accommodations.
GIFTS & GOODBYES | 10:45AM
Final prizes and goodbyes before retreat officially ends for the year.
CHECKOUT | 12:00PM
Departure from retreat accommodations 🥺
THIS RETREAT BUNDle offering is designed to help you spend 6 focused months on your business growth in 2024. It's for you if you are:
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Ready to dedicate 6 months to growing in your business
Searching for continued business support
Looking to take your business to new levels
A hands-on learner
Serious about making 2024 your year!
Excited to spend two extended weekend with other creatives
At retreat, we are going to tap into our biggest dreams, goals, and fears, to ultimately break down those intrusive walls and help each other grow. We will gather like-minded creatives to reinvigorate our passion, develop new skills, and build a community.
If you're ready to take your small business to the next level, learn a new skill or, feel more capable to achieve your biggest goals, FPC retreat is for you!
Feeling overwhelmed running a creative business, wishing you knew more people who understand what you are going through?
Being a creative entrepreneur is so much more than your craft. From marketing, accounting, legal to client management, you have to juggle multiple roles.
That’s why we created FPC Retreat, an immersive extended weekend packed full of workshops, relaxation, bonding, and hands-on practice.
Ready to build your
together?
Don't just take our word for it, hear what others have to say about our retreats! 30% of people who have attended our retreats have come back a second time!!
@thathangrygurl / @cambreabakes / @gingersnapfoodphotos / @pinchofpasley_
Thanks so much for inquiring, we will be in touch ASAP. We're so excited you're interested in joining us at retreat!
thank you!
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