for the photographer on her journey
the Roadtripper's retreat
Fear and self doubt can be crippling
It's a road block on your journey
The Roadtripper's Retreat is an adventure that will set you free
The Roadtripper's retreat is designed for women who want to invest in their business, elevate their hobby, and develop their brand style. They love photography, thrive on being around other creative women, and want to keep investing in their craft no matter where they are on their journey.
It will be a safe place to learn and explore areas of your photography that you want to improve. It will be a place to share what you love about photography and inspire others with the accomplishments you've already made.
A little about me. When I was a little girl the only thing I wanted to do was become a teacher. When I became a teacher, I knew it was exactly what I was meant to do. I absolutely adored my job. When my daughter was born I picked up a camera and discovered my other greatest passion, and that is photography. Now I'm able to serve, educate, and mentor other photographers on their own journey.
I own a thriving in-demand kids, family, newborn, portrait and commercial photography business in Atlanta, GA. I am a Tamron Ambassador, the founder of The Roadtrippers Retreat, an educational experience for female photographers, the author of the best selling instructional resource Bringing Home the Story of the Beach. I started my professional photography career in 2010 growing the Marcie Reif Photography brand into the commercial and portrait photography experience it is today. I speak several times a year at conferences around the country, representing major brands and leading other photographers by giving them the confidence and tools to create strong portraits of family and children, as well as motivational strategies on building their photography community. My work has been featured countless times by industry-leading companies and has appeared in multiple highly-acclaimed magazines.
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Jenni
"With the highest confidence, I recommend Marcie's photography retreat to anyone looking to become stronger and more confident with their photography! I learned things I didn’t even know I needed to learn! It’s obvious that Marcie has a passion for teaching photography and encouraging other women to go after their dreams. She works with each individual photographer and sets up a plan for their specific goals. I'll never regret the investment I made in myself by attending this retreat. I was able to come home and start applying what I had learned immediately. I can’t tell how much this has helped with my business and my confidence. I give this experience 5+ stars.!"
Meg lives in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with her husband and four children. She is a children's fine art and portrait photographer whose work centers around nostalgia. In-between photographing her family, she teaches several online and in-person domestic and international workshops. Meg is a mentor through Click Community, instructor through Click Photo School, a SIGMA Ambassador and Profoto Legend of Light. She is also a volunteer photographer for The Gold Hope Project, a nonprofit organization which gifts families battling pediatric cancer a free photo session.
Meg Loeks
Kim Bear is a still life photographer who creates nostalgic images using moody light and vintage props, and creates branding photos and video for creative business owners. In addition to that, she is also a photography educator and mentor, traveling around the country to speak throughout the year at different conferences. She is a Zeiss Ambassador and a Click Ambassador. Kim is a published and award winning photographer. She lives with her family in Kansas.
Kim bear
Bernel is the owner and lead designer of Branded by Bernel, a design boutique based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a background deeply rooted in fine art and a degree in web development, she lives by her motto "to obsess over the details so you don't have to." She works with creative entrepreneurs to build brands and websites that establish a foundation of trust. Since she started her business in 2016, Bernel has served the creative industry with high energy, tell-it-like-it-is honesty, and a passion for inspiring others.
Bernel Westbrook
Meet the Guest Speakers
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FOLLOW Bernel
There will be a full staff of caretakers that will ensure a luxurious and care-free experience.
The retreat will also feature presentations from industry leaders to help you grow as a photographer!
The Details
3:30 pm Meet up at the Embassy Suites West Valley in Salt Lake City, UT
4:30 Leave for the Salt Flats Shoot Out
5:30-6:45 Salt Flats Shootout
7:00pm Dinner
Sunday October 16, 2022
The Roadtripper’s Retreat will take place in Bear Lake, ID from October 17-20, 2022. You will find that the closest major airport is in Salt Lake City, UT.
If you choose, you will be welcome to arrange your own transportation to and from the retreat, however due to the distance (2-3 hours drive) from the airport, we will be offering group transportation and an optional add-on adventure!
The evening before the retreat begins (October 16th) we will have a cocktail hour meetup, followed by a shootout at the Salt Flats, and then a group dinner.
We will have a block of rooms reserved for us at an Embassy Suites for the night of Sunday October, 16th.
In the morning on October 17th, we will head out together and road trip up to the retreat house, with photo stops along the way.
Tamron Lenses USA has agreed to graciously sponsor 2 large passenger vans for the week to allow everyone to road trip together up to the retreat, any necessary transportation during the retreat, and then back to Salt Lake City on Thursday.
Even if you elect not to participate in the Salt Flats shoot, you are still welcome to ride in the vans with everyone to and from the house!
Thursday October 20, 2022
10:00am Depart and road trip back to Salt Lake City
1:00pm Estimated arrival to Salt Lake City Airport
Travel Details
Monday October 17, 2022
SALT FLATS SHOOT OUT & DINNER
October 17-20, 2022 | bear lake, ID
AN ADD ON EXPERIENCE | $150
GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER tbd WILL LEAD A STYLED FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT AT THE BEAUTIFUL SALT FLATS. AFTERWARDS WE WILL ALL GO TO DINNER TOGETHER. YOUR MEAL WILL BE INCLUDED. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE SALT FLATS JUST KNOW IT'S A PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM SCAPE.
addon includes transportation to and from the salt flat, the shoot, and dinner
(hotel booking not included)
Bonus day | October 16, 2022 | salt lake City, UT
9:00 am Breakfast at Embassy Suites
11:00 am Roadtrip to Bear Lake Begins!
3:00 pm Estimated arrival to the house in Bear Lake, ID
What you can expect.
Each pro that does a shootout with you will edit their images with you afterwards.
Edit with the Pros
You will experience at least 3 hands-on shooting experiences with the pros and some will include models.
Shoot Outs
Each speaker will present a breakout session. These will be presentation style classes.
Breakout Sessions
As a group Bernel will lead us through a website review and teach us the brand side of how we reach our best clients.
Group Website Reviews
As a group we will review anonymous images together. We will highlight the strengths and weaknesses we see.
Group Portfolio Reviews
You have the opportunity to chat with any of the pros during the breaks and downtime.
One on One Support
where the magic happens
the House
Expect the Luxuries of a Retreat
time for rest and relaxation
luxurious house with beautiful views
Snacks, drinks, and Treats Galore
Chef prepared meals
Google defines a luxury retreat as an "indulgence in and enjoyment of rich, comfortable, and sumptuous living" which is what we plan to deliver to you while you are here! We will have a hostess team that will take care of everything so you don't have too!
Expect the Unexpected
Luxuries to be included
There are 2 king master suites available in this home each with their own private bath. This cost includes your room, all meals, snacks, drinks, and any education provided.
Private King Room
$3200
By booking this option, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions required for attendance at the retreat
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Product Two
$27
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Product Three
$199
This queen room will be a private queen room with a shared bathroom. 1 Room Available. This cost includes your room, all meals, snacks, drinks, and any education provided.
Private Queen Room
$3000
By booking this option, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions required for attendance at the retreat
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Product Two
$27
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Product Three
$199
These shared queen rooms consist of one queen bed and 1 set of queen bunk beds. 3 Queen beds total in each room. 3 rooms available. This cost includes your room, all meals, snacks, drinks, and any education provided.
Shared Queen Room
$2750
By booking this option, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions required for attendance at the retreat
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Product Two
$27
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Product Three
$199
We will just call this the sleep away camp room! This room consists of 10 queen beds! This cost includes your room, all meals, snacks, drinks, and any education provided.
Shared Bunk Room
$2450
By booking this option, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions required for attendance at the retreat
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Product Two
$27
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Product Three
$199
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