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Heart & Dime Mentorship Retreat

The Heart & Dime Retreat is a 3 day photography mentorship retreat designed around YOUR unique business goals and development.

We will be handcrafting the weekend based on your individual needs and helping you take your business to the next level.

At this retreat, you’re not just another number. It is our mission to get to know you, your business & your goals.

Not only will we be covering topics ranging from business 101 to posing, editing & delivering your beautiful images; but we will have bomb ass styled shoots to boost your portfolio and practice your skills.

Come join us for an incredible weekend you’ll never forget!

Love, Kristy & Ang (your cackle sistas)

The Deets

On May 13 – 15, 2022 the retreat will be held in the incredible badlands in Drumheller, Alberta.

This 3 day, 2 night retreat will be filled with laughter, new friendships, inspiration & knowledge. It is our goal to provide an up close and personal experience to every single person who attends. This retreat will be based around what YOU want to learn! The course outline & topics will be decided upon by the attendees & we will make it our mission to work with each individual to ensure you attain the personal growth you deserve.

The cost of the retreat is $1650 CA plus GST (3 easy payments)!

More About Us

Hi! We are two Alberta based wedding photographers & educators, with over a decade of combined photography experience!

Kristy, of Wild Love Photos, is an Edmonton based wedding photographer who is the QUEEN of keeping things light and fun while capturing amazing images. She has just shy of 10 years of experience shooting weddings, and thrives off the hustle and bustle of the industry.

Ang, of BRZ Photography, is a rural Alberta based wedding photographer who loves creating dreamy images and is a business savvy inspiration! She has been in the industry for almost 10 years and cannot imagine doing anything else!

Testimonials

“I’ve had the absolute pleasure of being at attendee at a workshop recently put on my Ang and Kristy. Their personality translates so well in a teaching environment. They are honest and vulnerable, and they make you feel so comfortable being there. I was new to the photography biz and nerves, frustration, doubt, and the fact that I’m an introvert come into play a lot, but they make the thought of photography as a career seem like a more attainable and a possible goal. They are informative in their teaching, honest, and so helpful and demonstrative when answering questions and helping out during shoots. Whether you're introverted or extroverted, new or not, they are great at making you feel comfortable in getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things!”
Mandy, Mandy J Photos
“In 2018 I decided to invest in myself and learn from both Kristy & Ang. My introverted self (new to the business side of photography) was terrified, but them sharing their knowledge turned out to be a total game changer! They are both amazingly talented, kind and fun to be around! They are so open to how they do everything and there to help you. No questions or topic was off-limits. If you’re on the fence about investing in their workshop, just do it! You won’t regret it!”
Hayley, Range 30 Photography
“I had the opportunity to learn from Ang and Kristy earlier this year and all of the information I left with was life-changing. They are both so much fun, inspiring, creative and they do things differently so learning from them brought a different perspective from both sides and double the learning opportunities. If you ever have the chance to mentor with these ladies I would 12/10 recommend! Not only will you leave feeling refreshed and inspired, you’ll have a blast and get to hangout with a couple of really cool chicks”
Sara, Jane Rose Photography

FAQ

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is geared towards any photographer that would like to break into or expand their reach in the wedding industry, and gain some kick ass mountain backdrops for their portfolio!

What knowledge is necessary before signing up?

Basic camera knowledge and function is necessary, as we will be touching on this but not in depth.

What kind of gear do I need?

You’ll want to bring your camera (preferably full frame) and any lenses that you own, as well as a laptop if you use one to edit on.

What is included in the price?

The fee includes the workshop education and the styled shoots! The rest of the meals for the weekend, and accommodations are not provided in the cost. The attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations. Travel to and from Drumheller is not provided (we can help you figure out car pooling though!). We highly recommend you book a room at the Canalta Jurassic Hotel so that we’re all in the same location, but it is not necessary.

What payment options are there?

We’ve divided the cost into 3 easy payments, with the last payment being due 1 week prior to the retreat. Tickets are transferable but not refundable.

What sort of accommodations are there?

We will be staying and teaching at Canalta Jurassic Hotel in Drumheller. We will have the conference room there all to ourselves, and we highly encourage attendees stay at this hotel as well. Feel free to stay anywhere else in Drumheller that you wish to stay at. There are a selection of campgrounds to pick from too!

How do I sign up?

Send a message below on our contact form and we’ll get you signed up! You will hear from us within 2 business days from the time of submitting. If for some reason you don’t hear from us, please email us directly: [email protected] Thank you for joining us!

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For Beginners

Do you have a camera and want to learn photography? Then this is the tutorial you’ve been looking for!

I’ve summarized in a 53 minute video tutorial how to operate your camera, shoot manually, understand lighting conditions, file management, and what editing programs I recommend. I’ve also provided a PDF cheat sheet for you to reference any time after watching the tutorial. Watch this tutorial and become a better photographer today!

For just $50.00, it’s yours to keep.

Photography Tutorial & PDF Cheat Sheet

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Mentorships

Mentorship Info:

Are you a photographer looking for more personalized and hands on education? This may be the perfect opportunity for you! Before each mentoring session, you’ll complete an in depth survey which will help me to personalize the mentorship to you. I love teaching others what I’ve learned, so let’s connect and let me help you get to where you want to be!

2 Hour Skype Mentorship Session

$300

The main topics of this Skype session will be decided on by you! By filling out the survey ahead of time it will allow me to prepare for our discussion and brainstorm things that I’ve learned in the past that I think would help you. These topics could range anywhere from business, posing, shooting techniques, marketing, editing, and so on! No topics are off limits. Even though we won’t be together, I can review galleries and your online presence and make some recommendations that I think may help boost your business and take your photos to the next level.

Full Day Mentorship and Shadow at a Shoot

$750

In this private one on one mentorship day, we will be doing the following:

AM:

  • Review your portfolio and discuss what you’d like to shoot vs. what you have been shooting
  • Review your posing skills and discuss what you’d like to work on
  • Review of your pricing/info package and discuss any changes to be made
  • Review your website & social media sites and discuss any changes to be made

PM:

  • Review your gear and shooting techniques and recommend anything to work on
  • Reviewing your editing, practice any new skills and create a base preset to work off of
  • Discuss and implement an action plan which will cover tangible ways to achieve your photography goals
  • Put together a business marketing strategy to reach your ideal clients

Following the mentorship day, you will tag along at a shoot of mine! You’ll get to see how I work and you can shoot your own images as well! You will be free to use those images in your portfolio as well.