The NYC Retreat
The mid-year retreat for photographers, complete with styled shoots and adventure.
The NYC Retreat
Join Leah Kelley Photography in New York City on July 9-12 for three full days of styled shoots, adventure, good food, and even better community. We'll meet at our headquarters — a Manhattan townhouse one block from Central Park before venturing into the city for four (yes, four!) styled sessions. You can also prepare for two deep dive workshop sessions that deal with common hot topics for photographers in the wedding and lifestyle industries.
But we do things a little differently around here. Forget your previous experiences with styled shoots...the fighting for a spot, the crowd of girls with cameras. We keep groups small (there are only 9 tickets total available!) so everyone has their moment to shine. Not only are our attendees photographers and small business owners, they're also your future best friends. We pride ourselves on being a community that prefers kindness and encouragement over hustling and competition, so you'll instantly feel safe and at-home.
Where We've Been
What started as a small workshop in 2020 in Ohio quickly branched into workshops in Salt Lake City, Kentucky, and New Orleans. We're dedicated to providing safe and quality experiences for our attendees, where photographers can take home valuable business tools and gorgeous new images for their portfolios and websites too.
Attendees at our Salt Lake City workshop, July 2021
NYC Details — July 9-12, 2024
The Cost & What's Included
$900
-3 nights in a Manhattan townhouse (shared rooms with other lady attendees)
- 4 styled shoots (portrait, engagement, and bridal)
-2 workshop sessions
-Fantastic community and planned outings in the Big Apple
-Access to a private FB group for photographers
Past Attendees
-2021 Attendee
"The community was everything. Paloma is the only workshop I have walked away from feeling valued and understood. What helped me the most was hearing people's stories/talking about ideas with one another. Feeling inspired and feeling like Im not alone."
What's NOT Included?
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-Meals (though we do provide breakfast snacks!)
-Transportation (flights, taxis, subway cards, etc.)
"I felt the sense of community right away with the Paloma Collective. The intention and agenda for the workshop was clear, the location was awesome, and I felt that Leah answered any questions I had and made me even more excited to experience the workshop. I also felt like the price was very reasonable for all the content covered, the meals, and materials I left with." -2020 Attendee
FAQ
How do I get there?
You are responsible for booking your own flight to NYC, as well as all transportation to and from the townhouse on W. 71st Street in Manhattan. There are taxis outside both New York airports that will transport you. You are welcome to "carpool" to and from the airport with another attendee!
Do I pay for my own meals?
Yep! We will have snacks and breakfast items available in the townhouse at all times, but you will be responsible for purchasing all meals while in the city. You can expect at least one "nice" dinner out, roughly $40-$60 for the meal.
Do we have any free time?
We will provide a schedule of events, so you know exactly when our planned activities are taking place! All time spent outside those activities is usually spent with other attendees, editing our newly acquired images, or taking quick trips into the city to sightsee. I know for me personally, I'll be heading to the MET!
The Styled Sessions
Romance in Central Park
Florals, a rowboat, a bride and groom...does it get much more romantic than that? We'll walk to Central Park (only one block from our townhouse) for a stunning styled shoot with a couple and a solo bride, dressed beautifully, set against the greenery of Central Park.
The styled sessions
Moody Girl
It doesn't get much more New York than this. Moody, grunge vibes in a Subway station with a trained model.
Plus two more styled sessions! One will be a portrait session, the other will be an engagement session set against the Brooklyn Bridge.