Ready to take your family sessions (and confidence!) to the next level?
Ready to take your family sessions (and confidence!) to the next level?
- Authentic connections and story-telling
- Natural posing and styling ideas
- Fine-art, senior sessions, editing and so much more!
for an early peek at the teacher line-up
(...and for early-bird pricing when sale kicks off May 20th!)
Join the VIP list
Regular: $297 USD
sale: $247 USD
Videos released May 29th, 2025
Any of these sound familiar?
I know the vision I want to create, but my images are missing the 'wow' factor
I could use some guidance getting my clients to loosen up in front of the camera
I'm feeling a little uninspired with my work and are looking to change things up. But where to even start?
I love, love, LOVE refining my craft and I'm always curious about how other photographers work.
Then you're in the right place!
You love photographing families
- but keeping things fresh & inspired?
Maybe not so easy.
If that's you...I get it. Trust me...I REALLY get it.
But here's the truth - to avoid becoming a copycat of your favourite artist or having every session feel like the exact replica of your previous one, you need to seek out new sources of inspiration
—and this retreat can be the kickstart your need.
It's time for your images to shine.
Family Retreat
2025 {online}
It all gets underway May 29th!
New to our Retreat?
It all happens online.
Get every lesson from every instructor—
ready with the click of a mouse any time you want to watch once it's released May 29th, 2025.
Learn on your schedule.
Prioritize what sounds interesting & exciting to you, move on to other tutorials when you’re ready for more.
Connect in Community
Teachers will be inside the Facebook group for 3 weeks to answer questions. After which, the group remains open until the 2026 retreat.
It's a safe + drama free place to grow!
Here's how it works.
~Marian
"I love being able to go back and reference so many different videos"
This for you if:
is
you love learning new techniques
YOu're excited to evolve your craft
you're ready to grow as an artist
It's probably for you if...
not
You're looking to become a Direct copycat
YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO try new things
YOU'RE Stuck on ONe way of doing things
"Investing in the retreat this year was a great decision, and I’m thrilled with the fresh ideas it’s given me."
— Stephanie, Past Retreater
Feel more confident and inspired in your work.
Discover new techniques to elevate your art.
Understand how to take your images from good to 'wow'
Learn ways to help your clients relax and capture authentic connections
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When I first got started, I wanted to learn from others but I couldn't take time away from my family (and business) to travel to in-person events.
Plus...I found my brain could only absorb so much info before what I'm learning goes in one ear and out the other.
Can you relate?
That's why I created our online retreats, where you can learn on YOUR schedule - all from the comfort of home.
Over 28,700 students have experienced our online retreats + classes...
Will you be next?
You *could* pay a similar price for just ONE in-depth lesson …
Or, you can enjoy 20 ah-mazing classes that you can
revisit time & again as you need it in your business!
And with such a wide variety of talent joining us this year to teach, we don’t just get to witness how one person works; we get to see the process from a variety of different photographers.
Because there isn't just ONE way to do things
(and for that I'm grateful!)
If you want this to be the year that you really commit to:
Mastering your craft and elevating your art
Staying on top of current trends and pushing your artistic edge
Attracting your dream clients and sessions that truly light you up.
Streamlining your session workflow to free up time and ensure a consistent experience for clients
Discover new prompts to capture genuine interactions with your clients
Feeling inspired and excited to pick up your camera
Join VIP list →
QUESTIONS
Do I HAVE to be online at a certain time?
No. You have lifetime access (plus you can download them to watch on the go!) once they are released May 29th, 2025
Can I download the videos?
Yes! Once your retreat experience has been paid in full (for those on the payment plan), you can download the videos so you have them for life. You'll also enjoy lifetime access to the videos on our member site.
Have another question? Email us at lisa@themilkyway.ca
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*Is there a Facebook community for the retreat?
Yes. Teachers will be inside the Facebook group for 3 weeks once retreat gets underway May 29th. Conversations among fellow retreaters will continue after that. The group will be archived before the 2026 retreat gets underway.
Does this have captions? And/or subtitles?
Videos will have English captions.
How long are the videos?
Teacher videos will range from 30-60 minutes. Some will be video footage of the instructor in action showing specific posing and lighting techniques, while other topics will be presented in a slideshow or screen share format.
Is this professionally filmed?
Nope! In fact, each presenter will be creating/filming their own presentation which might be a slideshow presentation, a video of them in their office, studio or on location showing you a session, or a screen share where you can watch them edit.
How does the payment plan work?
If you opt for the payment plan, your first payment comes out at registration with following payments coming out automatically every 30 days. (using the same payment method as you used at sign-up).
You will have access to the retreat experience right away - however, the download links will not be activated until the final payment has been made.
Do you have a money-back guarantee?
Tickets are non-refundable. Just like an in-person conference, you go in knowing there are some sessions you are going to love and some that might not feel applicable to you. At the end of the day, you need to decide what you are looking for and if the sessions described fit what you need! You will have access to the retreat experience right away - however, the download links will not be activated until the final payment has been made.
Is there tax added?
If you have the good fortune of living in Canada, then yes, there will be GST and/or HST charged. If your business is registered, it is more of a 'paper shuffle' with the CRA vs added cost. If you don't have a business tax ID, we know tax can seem like a bummer, but think of all the wonderful things it provides....free healthcare tops our list!