what friends are saying about the wallflower retreat...
"When I first read testimonials of previous Wallflower Friends retreat attendees, I couldn't quite understand why people would say things like "there are no words to describe how amazing...incredible....", and here I am feeling the same way about my experience. It was such a treat to get to know Deb & Leah, as well as every single friend that attended. I felt important during every event.....Deb and Leah made such an effort to keep things intimate and personal....even down to visiting during mealtime. When I signed up for the retreat, I was hoping to come away with a better understanding of who I am as a photographer and a sense of confidence that I can carry with me daily. And, I walked away with so much more. Much thanks to Deb, Leah, and all of the other incredible photographer friends who made my wonderful experience complete."
"I had a fantastic time this weekend at the Wallflower Retreat. It's a tribute to you and your photography that you attract such genuine and kind participants. That they are also talented and very funny is an added bonus. Thank you for putting your whole selves out there and thus creating such a great learning environment."
"The wallflower friends retreat will definitely live up to your expectations, if you are ready to take your creativity and editing to the next level. The retreat is a place where you can feel safe to share, learn and grow with other talented artists. It was wonderful to unplug from the daily race and just move into a quiet and creative space. Leah and Deb are wonderful teachers and truly inspiring. They shared so much of themselves and their art. I felt completely at ease with all of the ladies at the retreat and the best part is I've made a whole new group of friends! Trust me, you don't want to miss this one!"
"Wow. I have never before met two such authentic and true artists who are so willing to share themselves completely with others, not so that we can copy their art, but so that we can find ourselves and produce our own art. At the end of the workshop I get home and I ask myself what I had learned, and I just couldn’t put my finger on it, but things changed, and I came to realize that a lot of the change comes back to the incredible boost of inspiration and confidence I received from working with Leah and Deb. It was an experience I’ll never forget."
"Just so you know, Sundance was absolutely perfect in every way! I met such great people and learned so much that it's almost difficult to put into words how grateful I am for the experience. Clearly, you both put so much thought and effort into every little detail, and it absolutely showed. Thank you so much, Leah and Deb, for what was easily one of the greatest and most important weekends of my life!"
--bridget piazza
"it is so difficult to know where to begin when it comes to great things to say about deb and leah's wallflower friend retreat. what a wonderful pool of creativity, inspiration, generosity and love they created. the amount of time, thought and preparation pre retreat was top class. everything was thought of. at the retreat itself there was such a great spirit of sharing and creativity. deb and leah are such talented, inspiring and creative souls--with business savvy to match and they shared it all with us. it is rare to find a workshop where one can come away with such practical answers and techniques as well as one's creative and poetic soul being full!! it was a privilege and a pleasure to spend the time with al the other wonderful girls on he retreat--we felt like kindred spirits."
"this retreat felt like i was going over to the home of two artist friends for the weekend. the location was funky and fun, the photographers i met were talented and open and the overall tone seemed to foster the spirit of creativtiy. i love how deb and leah emphasized searhing your soul and develping art that speaks to who you are at your core. i also loved the session emphasizing processing and business organization. this weekend was well worth the investment and i can see how it will be a key componet to my growth in photography at this point in my artisitc journey. thanks deb and leah for sharing your talents with me!"
"the wallflower friends retreat is not just a photography workshop. it is so much more. it is a spiritual journey. you will learn. you will grow. you may cry. you will definitely laugh. deb and leah poured their souls into the workshop and that is felt through every aspect of the retreat. no questions are off limits and no questions go unanswered. this was a life changing experience for me. they gave me wings and now i am ready to fly!"
"These two women are incredibly talented and successful photographers…they have made it to the big time. They are also two of the most humble and giving people I have ever met. I am still processing through all they have given me. The moment I met them I felt embraced and inspired. This was their first workshop and they put their heart and souls into it…and I felt that every minute I was there. They are the REAL deal and hold nothing back. You can’t help but fall for them instantly. If you are ready to take your journey to the next level I totally recommend the Wallflower Friends workshop. I am pretty certain there will be more of them in the future. It really is something that I think every photographer who is passionate about their craft should experience…especially if you are into those life changing moments."
"we might have started as "wallflowers" in this workshop, but this experience has given us the push and loving pep-talk to truly shine and step out into the light. the honesty and affection with which we were embraced was motivating and made all the difference. we were truly able to open up and fully receive all the information that was shared. i never had mentors but now found little pieces of me in every one of the people there...and that is a greater gift."
"i was extremely honored to be part of your first workshop. i enjoyed watching you interact with clients and enjoyed seeing the way you work--post-shoot. the best part was your emphasis on how this is ""your way and may not be the "right way" or "best way" but it works for you. so many people get wrapped up in just one way...thank you for sharing with us."