A luxury photography retreat designed to elevate your brand, embody your artistry, and align your business with premium success
the ethereal muse
September 22-24
Loomis, California
with Light Livin Photography & Marie Elizabeth Photography
You’re an artist. A visionary. A soul-led photographer who knows there’s more available to you than budget sessions and burnout.
You crave a brand that reflects your heart. A marketing plan that feels effortless. An experience that reminds you why you picked up your camera in the first place.
The Ethereal Muse was created for you.
This is a 2.5-day immersive retreat designed to help you step into the next-level version of your business—with beauty, intention, and support every step of the way.
You were never meant to blend in.
An intimate experience blending artistry, strategy, and soul in a space designed for deep transformation and aligned growth.
LET'S MAKE MAGIC...
You'll uncover the core essence of your brand and learn how to reflect it through visuals, language, and client experience—so you stand out in a saturated market and start attracting the clients who light you up.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Build a Beautiful, Aligned Brand
Say goodbye to content overwhelm. You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to create strategic, multi-platform marketing that sounds like you and saves you hours every week.
Learn to Market with Ease (with ChatGPT)
Through a powerful money mindset workshop, you'll release the beliefs keeping you from charging what you’re truly worth—and step into the version of you that confidently sells premium experiences.
Rewire Your Mindset for Luxury
We'll guide you through how to seamlessly incorporate artwork to fully serve your clients (without feeling salesy) - all while allowing you to earn more per session and work less.
Master the Art of Selling Luxury Products
You’ll participate in two guided styled shoots, one led by Amber and one by Marie. Both are intentionally designed to reflect a high-end, ethereal aesthetic so you walk away with luxury-level images for your portfolio.
Two Editorial-Quality Styled Shoots
TBD
the retreat format
Dates
A beautifully designed Airbnb in Loomis, California (just outside Sacramento)
Location
Amber Courtney and Marie Elizabeth Photography
Hosts
the Stay
Your home base for the Ethereal Muse Workshop experience. This carefully selected retreat house offers beautiful on-site locations for styled shoots, comfortable accommodations, and dedicated spaces for workshops and connecting with fellow photographers. You'll have everything you need to focus on building your portfolio, growing your business, and learning alongside other passionate creatives.
2 nights lodging at our private Airbnb
Welcome dinner and connection night
All business and branding workshops
Two styled shoot sessions
Headshot swap
Light meals and refreshments
A supportive, high-level group experience
full retreat experience
choose your experience
Access to two transformative educational sessions
Two styled shoot sessions
Light refreshments and connection time during the workshop
Ideal for photographers who want a powerful, focused day of inspiration and education
workshop only experience
Investment
$3300 (only 5 spots available)
Investment
$2300
Only 5 spots available
Early Bird: $2900 available until June 27th
Two photographers will need to share a room.
Don't mind sharing?
Use the link below to book at a special discounted rate!
Early Bird: $2100 available until June 27th
Is ready to build a brand that reflects the true value of her work
Feels stuck undercharging for luxury-level images and experiences
Wants a clear marketing system that doesn’t require constant hustle
Dreams of a portfolio that attracts clients who are happy to invest
Is craving clarity, connection, and elevated community
Is ready to rise into her next-level business identity
This is for the photographer who...
Closest airport: Sacramento International (SMF)
Transportation to and from the retreat and styled sessions is not provided
A welcome packet will be sent with exact location details, styling guide, and what to bring
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
"Marie is truly gifted as a teacher!! She is able to meet you where you are and walk along side of you to get you where you want to be, with constant support and words of encouragement every step of the way! Marie has helped me completely transform my business to serve clients in ways that I have always dreamed of doing, but wasn’t quite sure how. I’m so grateful! Investing in any education by Marie is worth its weight in gold!!"
- Kelly Bullock Photography
"She teaches you how to achieve a whimsical & romantic aesthetic."
- Laura of Precious Sprinkles Photography
Honestly, I don’t even know where to start. The retreat was incredible! Amber gave so much in such a short period of time. She covered so much valuable marketing info but what I really loved was the mindset work given with her beautiful positive energy!
- Alli Farudi
I can't say enough about how powerful the Light Livin' Tribe Retreat was! I've participated in retreats before, but this one was so much more personal. Amber took time with each one of us to really develop goals and next steps that met our unique styles and needs.
- Jennie Wolter
what they're saying
find out more
Marie is a full-time motherhood photographer based out of the Washington, DC area and is a lover of all things romantic and ethereal (probably from watching Disney princess movies growing up!).
She channels this whimsical identity into her motherhood work and is proud to fully serve her clients with heirloom artwork so they can enjoy their images for many years to come.
When she's not photographing, she loves traveling with her family, chasing after her three (very) energetic young children, or cozying up to rewatch Disney princess movies with her daughters - passing on the magic, one tiara at a time...
meet marie & AMBER
Marie
Amber Courtney is a light and airy family photographer and educator known for capturing tender, timeless moments with a romantic, heirloom aesthetic. Based in California, Amber specializes in guiding both mothers in front of the lens and photographers behind it—helping women feel seen, celebrated, and empowered.
She’s the creator of bestselling courses like Light Livin Transformation and Playful Posing, designed to help photographers refine their craft, elevate their client experience, and create glowing, true-to-color imagery rooted in connection.
Amber is thrilled to co host The Ethereal Muse Retreat, blending her love for ethereal imagery, luxury products, and heartfelt education. Through this immersive experience, she’s helping fellow photographers step into their highest, most confident creative selves—with a little magic and a whole lot of heart.
AmberCourtney
