THE REFUGE
For the photographer who’s ready for more—
more clarity, more confidence, and more community.
This is your space to reset, refocus, and build what matters most.
TOGETHER we RISE!
Here to dive deeper than education has ever gone before
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Rising Retreat
YEs, PLEASE
Six years ago, we walked out of the classroom for the last time. We weren’t walking away from
teaching forever—we just knew we were being called to something different. Something bigger. Something that would reach beyond four walls.
Photography found us, but serving through
photography transformed us. And as we built our business, we discovered something incredible: the joy of teaching never left us—it simply found a new way to exist.
One of the biggest reasons we moved to 30A five years ago was for this exact purpose—to create an opportunity for photographers like YOU to come here, learn, grow, and be inspired.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the place that has inspired us for years. Keep reading to see what’s in store for you!
With Excitement & Gratitude,
Welcome Friend!!
we always knew we'd be back
Anna & Ryan
Before you Rise - You need a Refuge
1.)
Welcome to a place where you belong and you're not alone if you are....
Come on in friend,
it's time to Rise with confidence, Capture with Purpose,
& Serve with heart!
2.)
3.)
4.)
If you can relate
"Anna and Ryan... it almost seems overwhelming writing a review for you because there just aren't enough words for everything I want to say about my experience with y'all!!! Since I started my business in 2019, I have spent a LOT on education, and I genuinely can say there has not been a single better investment in myself or my business than coaching with Refuge. Anna + Ryan were completely transparent, the follow up was like nothing I've ever experienced, and I truly feel like they helped me bring my business to the next level . I feel more confident in my editing process, my client experience, my pricing - and I truly feel like even though our time together is over (for now - I'll be back), I still have two amazing cheerleaders in my corner.
Whether you just got started or you're a little farther along in your business looking to level up, I truly believe there is no better investment than Refuge Education!!"
— Wyeth
"Not been a single better investment in myself or my business than education with Refuge"
HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS OR OPERATE A CAMERA. Even the most seasoned business owners wrestle with the same questions, fears, and need for direction.
So how do they grow past the fear, find clarity, and take the next right step?
We've learned that the difference-maker is intentional investment—in coaching, accountability, and mentoring.
Investing in a business coach was one of the most pivotal decisions we’ve ever made. It gave us the clarity we needed, the strategy we lacked, the encouragement we were desperate for, and the push to take bold steps forward. We asked questions we were afraid to ask, got answers we could trust, and built a business that now feels life-giving and aligned.
NO ONE JUST WAKES UP KNOWING
That’s exactly what we’re building through Refuge Rising Retreat—a space for you to receive that same kind of life-changing guidance. Because you don’t have to figure it all out alone, friend.
We’re here to walk with you.
The truth is...
The Refuge Rising Retreat
Whether you are still needing the foundations of shooting, struggling with social media & marketing, or feel like your client experience can be better but you can't imagine giving anymore of your time {that doesn't exist} to your business , feel like you're missing something or just wanting help with figuring out what your next move in business is, we can guarantee the retreat can be beneficial for your business if you are wanting to accelerate your business growth and be motivated to move forward by people who truly want to see you grow.
This isn't your typical education, it's an experience - an experience you, your business, and your family deserves.
introducing...
Designed with you in mind!
What's Included
✔ Pricing, structuring, and growing your business
✔ Client experience mastery (booking, contracts, automation)
✔ Personal Branding Session (headshots + content creation)
✔ Beach Picnic Celebration 🌊
Here's What'S INside
Business &
Branding Growth
Editing, Workflow & Social Media Mastery
DAY THREE
Day two
What's Included:
✔ Camera mastery (manual settings, exposure, lighting)
✔ Natural posing & directing clients confidently
✔ Real Couple Styled Shoot on the beach of 30A
✔ Mindset & Confidence Coaching
Foundations & Confidence Building
DAY ONE
Because the truth is, being an entrepreneur can feel so lonely. Within the retreat you'll find community alongside other entrepreneurs just like you! We take community over competition to heart and we're all here to help each other succeed. While you will get advice directly from us- we believe you will benefit from the others in the room opinions, questions, and experiences just as much. And because we already know it'll be company you want to keep - we have a bonus feature we'll be revealing at the retreat to ensure community continues even after we've all gone home!
Community
Retreat Bonus
Each day is designed with intention—to equip you, encourage you, and send you home feeling confident, clear, and ready.
master the behind the scenes of business with learning to apply a strategic service approach
What's Included
✔ Culling & efficient workflow
✔ Mastering Lightroom editing - watch my step by step approach & have hands on help with yours.
✔ Social media strategies that lead to impact & bookings
✔ Family & Senior Styled Shoot at the beautiful Eden Gardens
Master a firm foundation of operating your camera, posing, & session Situations with confidence
Build your business. elevate your brand. serve for impact.
What's Included
✔ Build a seamless wedding day timeline that serves your couple and your creativity
✔ Learn posing flow and guidance for every key moment—from getting ready to golden hour portraits
✔ Capture a stunning, editorial-style styled shoot with a real couple in a dreamy 30A setting
✔ Receive our Wedding Day Cheat Sheet with camera settings, lighting tips & fast-paced strategies
✔ Discover how to create a client experience that guarantees referrals and builds lifelong trust
WEDDING WORKSHOP
Add on available
master the wedding day from timeline to send off & create an elevated experience that refers as you serve.
How to rise
The retreat is thoughtfully broken into three powerful days, each focused on a specific area of growth:
June 9th: Confidence behind the camera
June 10th: Editing, workflow & social media clarity
June 11th: Business systems, client experience & personal branding
June 9-11, 2025
Whether you’re new to weddings or ready to refine and rise to the next level, this workshop will walk you through every phase of the wedding day—with strategy, heart, and confidence
You can join us for a single day, pick the days that speak to you most, or attend the full retreat+workshop
for the most transformational experience.
🌿 Come for a day. Stay for all three. Grow in the way that fits you best.
What makes Refuge Rising Retreat truly unique?
the Retreat
This experience was designed to meet you right where you are—
and walk with you toward where you're going.
Whether you're building your foundation, refining your craft, or ready to rise into your next level with confidence, you get to choose how you grow.
in the way that fits your journey best
the Workshop
the Experience
June 12, 2025
You choose
Rise
"If you are a photographer looking to bring your business to the next level, I can't recommend Anna & Ryan enough! They are the BEST COACHES!
-Siobhan
Kind words
If you're considering Refuge to help you build more revenue in your business, while having more time for your own family,
RUN- don't walk!
- Kaitlin
more revenue & More time
Confidence behind the camera and in your business decisions—no more second-guessing yourself
How does this sound?
A refined, portfolio-ready body of work combined with a social strategy that serves your current & future clients with intention
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the results you're going to get:
Clear systems and strategies to help you grow a business that’s both profitable and purposeful
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A proven wedding day framework that allows you to lead with peace, serve wholeheartedly, and capture every moment with ease
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A strong, supportive creative community that encourages you, challenges you, and walks alongside you long after the retreat ends
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YES, I'M in!
Hands-on Photography Coaching & Mentoring – $1,200
Portfolio-Building Styled Shoots (Multiple Sessions) – $1,000+
Intro to Camera Course (Manual Mode + Confidence) – $300
Editing Mastery Course (Lightroom, consistency, workflow) – $400
Social Media Strategy Training (Instagram, content & connection) – $400
Business Systems, Pricing Strategy & Growth Planning – $800
Client Experience Coaching & Automation Systems – $500
Branding & Updated Headshots Session – $650+
Business Templates & Done-for-You Resources – $500+
Wedding Day Framework + Styled Wedding Shoot Workshop – $1,200
One-on-One Coaching Call (Post-Retreat) – $697
Faith-Filled Community + Ongoing Encouragement – Honestly Priceless
The Value Inside Is So Much More Than the Price Tag
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VIP INVESTMENT
When you add up everything included in Refuge Rising Retreat + the Wedding Workshop,
you’re not just getting a few days of inspiration—you’re walking away with the tools, training, support, and confidence to transform your business from the inside out.
Here’s what it would cost to invest in each piece of the experience:
Should Cost
> $7,647
We’ve poured everything into this experience—education, resources, coaching, community, and the kind of transformation that lasts far beyond a few days. The full value is over $7,000... and truthfully, because we've seen the transformative power first hand - we know, it’s worth every penny.
But because you're part of this community—
—you won’t pay anywhere near that.
This isn’t just an investment in a retreat
.
It’s an investment in your growth, your confidence, your calling, and the impact you were created to make.
You get access to the full experience at a fraction of the cost.
It’s our way of saying:
we see you, we believe in you, and we’re here to walk alongside you as you
because you're a we deeply believe in
VIP
Rise
FULL EXPERIENCE
3 day pass to rise Retreat
ticket to the wedding workshop
BONUS: Full resource guide provided at retreat
Lunch & Dinner Provided June 9-12
select the plan that works for you:
Most Valuable
Individual Pass & Tickets
Retreat Day 1 PAss: $795
Workshop Ticket: $895
Most Flexible
VIP BONUS: Free one on one coaching call
Retreat Day 2 PAss: $795
Retreat Day 3 PAss: $895
Lunch & dinner included
with each pass/ticket
$2750
VIP
pricing exclusively for you!
OR 4 payments of $725
RETREAT ONLY EXPERIENCE
3 day pass to rise Retreat
BONUS: Full resource guide provided at retreat
Lunch & Dinner Provided June 9-11
VIP BONUS: Free one on one coaching call
$2000
VIP
pricing exclusively for you!
OR 4 payments of $525
VIP
pricing exlusively for you!
USE CODE REFUGEVIP
for 20% off
4 payments of $425
1 payment of $1600
4 payments of $550
1 payment of $2100
"It was such a reminder that every penny I have invested with y'all has come back tenfold"
This message we received from her after the first dream wedding booking never gets old- "I hear y'all in my head all the time saying the work you put in now will pay off in six months. remember when we went around the room at the retreat and said where our dream wedding destination would be?? Well I said Lowndes grove in Charleston, and today I booked a wedding there for next year it was just such a reminder that every penny I have invested with y'all has come back tenfold, and I seriously cannot tell you how happy I am that God gave y'all the gift of education and that you've chosen to share it with the world! I love you both so much and truly thank y'all for every single thing that I've learned from you!
• I know the hours are
long and you just deserve to hear the impact you are making!
Wyeth
IS booking the weddings of her dreams all over the world
What if this is the decision that changes everything?
"We remember signing up for your coaching program right before quitting our corporate jobs "
and we just knew it was the best decision we made. In only 10 months we went from just the two of us to a team of 6 and honestly you both were the reason why we are here today. Not only did you give us all the knowledge we needed but also the courage to start implementing an associate program, hiring an assistant, and on top of it all, adding a videographer. That’s what makes you guys such amazing coaches, because you truly care about the people you are helping. We cannot thank you enough and we’ll be forever grateful for you two!!
Autumn & Jendry
Quit their corporate jobs
"They gave us all the resources and templates we needed to hit the ground running!"
As moms we didn't have the time to build the backend system but we knew we wanted to bless other photographers and clients with the best client experience. We can't thank Anna and Ryan enough for creating such a well rounded and all inclusive education.
Jamie & Brittany
hired a dream team
You see, just 6 years ago we were public school teachers in Mississippi struggling to pay our bills, so we cleaned a church and drove a school bus too. On January 1, 2018 we launched Refuge Photography with a prayer and a camera on a credit card and absolutely no idea how to run a business.
There were long days and even longer nights. There was even a season where 3-4 hours of sleep was the normal night (and no we're not talking about those newborn days). We were searching for a better way to run our business, we were searching for a way to make a deeper impact, and we were searching for guidance and assurance.
So we chose to take a step in that direction. We invested in education from courses, conferences, retreats, and coaches -and now we want to take all we've learned and give it to you in a seamless approach.
Our story doesn't look the way it does because we're super heroes or have a magic wand - it's because we made the scariest investment of our lives.
We've been where you are and we want to help you get to where you want to go
Some are in the shop and some will never be released to the public - only available to full retreat VIPS!! From social media templates, our FULL trello system, 80+page wedding experience guide, communication system, and MUCH more!! Joining today will gain you access to our easy to use templates that will allow you to plug and play right away!
Grab your seat today and get all of our business resources absolutely free!
The Refuge Buisiness
Resource
Guide
Bonus!
If you're anything like us, sometimes we need to sit down and get our thoughts out and let someone provide feedback! Or sometimes we're implementing something new and want our coach's perspective! We're here to provide that sense of refuge for you! You'll have a 1:1 call with Ryan to dive into any business topic of your choice! This call is customized and tailored specifically to you!
& because you're a vip - a One on one coaching call
Let's chase those dreams - together.
Complete work faster and more efficiently while serving your clients better than ever before.
Have a clear actionable plan in place for scaling your business and taking things to the next level.
Have confidence in your skills and the impact you are making.
Be booking clients that you love to serve while supporting your family doing something you truly love.
Know what to post and what to say on Instagram so you can get on with it.
Find community and celebrate together in 30A, FL with stunning styled session content to go home with!
By the end of the Rise Retreat, you can...
secure your
Spot
Wow! What isn't there to say about these two! Refuge Photography were my business coaches for a quarter of a year and I can't thank them enough for everything they helped me with in my business! These two truly want to see you and your business succeed! They honestly don't hold anything back and are willing to share anything and everything they can from their experiences. Plus, they are the best people and I feel like such close friends now! I highly recommend them as business coaches! You definitely won't be disappointed making the investment to bring them on to help you! Can't thank you two enough
-Heather
These two truly want to see you and your business succeed
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— Siobhan
"This was the best investment ever!"
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If you are a photographer looking to bring your business to the next level, I can't recommend Anna & Ryan enough! They are the BEST COACHES! Last wedding season, I found myself extremely overwhelmed and unorganized. This season, I will feel the complete opposite, because Anna and Ryan have helped me to put so many things in place on the business side. They truly let me go over EVERYTHING with my business with them. They helped me with pricing, editing faster, contracts, and putting systems in place to help my overall business not take up as much time, allowing me to get "free time" back. I have already seen a huge change in my business after two rounds of coaching. I have faster response times to inquires, faster turn around times getting pictures to clients, and overall a greater feeling of confidence when interacting with my clients. In order for business coaching to work, you need to have full trust and transparency with your coaches. Anna and Ryan make it very easy to do this! They are an amazing support team and truly want to help and see you and your business grow!
We're Anna & Ryan, your - always got confetti on hand- cheering you on, best kind of friends!
We know the power of taking on business and life as a team and we want to be a part of YOUR team too!! We're firm believers in celebrating and think there's no such thing as too much confetti 🎉 or emojis 😉. We named our business Refuge because we want to love and serve people in the same way believe Jesus would. We believe in relationships over transactions, and are every bit of proof that YOU can change your life!
hey friend!
The Retreat includes everything you need to do that thing.
You know. That REALLY BIG thing you've been dreaming about. Let's stop dreaming, and let's start doing! We're here to walk alongside you hand in hand. Let's accelerate forward together friend! In order to make big moves, you've gotta take big moves.
This for you if:
You're ready to grow into your Confidence as a photographer & business owner
You don't have a growth mindset
You're ready to commit to true life change and impacting work
YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO DO THE WORK
you want accelerated growth in your life and business
It's probably for you if...
you aren't wanting change for your life or business
not
is
It's probably
for you if...
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Let's Do This Thing!
FULL EXPERIENCE
3 day pass to rise Retreat
ticket to the wedding workshop
BONUS: Full resource guide provided at retreat
Lunch & Dinner Provided June 9-12
select the plan that works for you:
Most Valuable
Individual Pass & Tickets
Retreat Day 1 PAss: $795
Workshop Ticket: $895
Most Flexible
VIP BONUS: Free one on one coaching call
Retreat Day 2 PAss: $795
Retreat Day 3 PAss: $895
Lunch & dinner included
with each pass/ticket
$2750
VIP
pricing exclusively for you!
OR 4 payments of $725
RETREAT ONLY EXPERIENCE
3 day pass to rise Retreat
BONUS: Full resource guide provided at retreat
Lunch & Dinner Provided June 9-11
VIP BONUS: Free one on one coaching call
$2000
VIP
pricing exclusively for you!
OR 4 payments of $525
VIP
pricing exlusively for you!
USE CODE REFUGEVIP
for 20% off
4 payments of $425
1 payment of $1600
4 payments of $550
1 payment of $2100
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is designed for photographers who are ready to rise—whether you’re just starting out or you've been in business for a few years but are craving more confidence, clarity, and connection. If you’re looking for hands-on education, high-touch support, and a faith-filled community to grow alongside, this was created with you in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend all three days of the retreat?
Not at all! You can choose to attend any individual day that speaks most to your needs—or join us for the full three-day experience for the deepest transformation (and best value!). We’ve structured the retreat so you can grow at your own pace, in the way that fits your journey best.
What if I’ve never shot a session or used my camera in manual mode?
We KNOW this retreat will work for you! We’ve trained women with zero camera experience to confidently photograph weddings and sessions—and many now run thriving businesses. We’ll meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way.
What’s included in the price?
Every registration includes your daily education, hands-on coaching, portfolio-building styled shoots, business templates, our camera fundamentals course, and lunch + dinner each day. Full retreat attendees also receive a branding session with headshots & bonus 1:1 post-retreat coaching call!
Where should I stay during the retreat?
The retreat will be hosted in Rosemary Beach, Florida—we recommend looking for Airbnb or hotel stays in 30A, Inlet Beach, or Panama City Beach for close and beautiful options! We’ll also provide a list of recommended spots soon after registration!
What if I can’t afford to pay in full right now?
No problem! We offer flexible payment plans for all retreat bundles—during VIP access, you can secure your spot with 1 of 4 monthly payments. Just select the payment plan option when you register!
Can I come to the Wedding Workshop without attending the retreat?
Yes! The Wedding Workshop is a one-day experience that can be attended on its own or added onto your retreat for a discounted rate. Whether you’re just starting weddings or want to elevate your approach, it’s packed with strategy, posing, and an epic styled shoot.
Will there be time to connect with other attendees?
Absolutely. This isn’t just education—it’s a refuge. There will be moments to rest, reflect, and connect with other creatives who get it. Expect community dinners, some fun surprises, and so many real, encouraging conversations.
I have more questions!
How can I reach out?
We’re here for you! Just DM us on Instagram or email us directly at info@refugephotography.org,
and we’ll be so happy to help you decide if this retreat is the right next step.
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You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to take the next brave step.
Refuge Rising Retreat was created to give you space, clarity, and community—to equip you with the tools, support, and confidence to grow a business (and life) that aligns with who you are and where you’re going.
You’re not too late. You’re not too far behind. You’re ready.
And we can’t wait to meet you in the beautiful 30A!
Sound like the Refuge you've been looking for?