We are so excited to invite you to join us for a retreat of a lifetime that will forever change the way you feel about your photography business, and will leave you inspired and empowered like never before! It's like having all of the keys to unlock everything that has been holding you back, giving you the tools and resources you need to take your business to new heights.

During this 4-day intimate photography retreat/mastermind you will have the opportunity to take the time to relax, recharge, and refocus your business mindset all while enjoying the white sugar sand beaches at the beautiful Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, FL.

Throughout the weekend you will:
• Learn photography business strategies to:
  • Keep your pipeline full with your ideal clients leading to more consistent bookings. 
  • Elevate your brand to make $10K, $15K, or even $20K a month.
• Upgrade your portfolio with multiple styled photo sessions and photo bays with a focus on Fashion, Fitness, and Boudoir.
• Learn posing, lighting, and composition tips & techniques
• Network and make lifelong friends with fellow photographers from around the world.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snack along with coffee & assorted beverages are included in the price of the retreat during scheduled events.

Hotel room accommodations are not included in the ticket price, special pricing is available for retreat attendees at $249/night. Limited space reserved for hotel special pricing. Booking codes and additional details to be provided after purchase of retreat. Additional hotel details provided below. (Cut off date for room blocks is Jan. 15th)

Limited spots available as this is an intimate retreat with a maximum of 25 attendees. 

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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Registration
Get registered and pick up your lanyard and swag to get you through the weekend!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Reception on The Pool Deck
Meet your hostess and educator Jessica McKnight. Also meet educators Dennis & Tessa Cruz and the models you will be photographing. Plus meet your fellow photographers who will become your new photography family over the next few days. Relax and mingle and share your stories and backgrounds while watching our amazing Florida sunset.

Thursday

Schedule of Events

(Attendees please refer to resources provided during event for official schedule)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Optional Morning Yoga on the Beach

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Educational Seminar with Jessica McKnight

Friday:
"Add & Subtract":  Learn what's missing from your business and what you should add or subtract to fill your pipeline and attract your dream clients.

Saturday: "Master Your Mind": Ditch the limitations, so you can feel confident with premium pricing. Learn how to use the power of leveraging, so you can live the life of your dreams.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Educational Seminars with Tessa Cruz
Learn Posing, Styling, & How to create mood boards to wow your clients and bring more value to your sessions.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Educational Seminars & Demos with Dennis Cruz
Learn 1, 2, & 3 light set ups to create dynamic cinematic images.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Photo Bays
Work with our models in amazing styled photo-bays for one-of-a-kind portfolio building.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Beach Photo Walk - Styled Shoot
These exclusive photo walks will take us out to the beach with our models as Jessica McKnight teaches lighting, posing, and more while allowing you to photograph and build your portfolio as you utilize the skills and techniques learned.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Dinner & After Party (Poolside & Beach)
After a long day of learning new business and photography strategies, unwind and relax with dinner poolside one night and with your toes in the sand on the beach the next night alongside your fellow photographers.

Friday & Saturday

Sunday

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Educational Seminar with Jessica McKnight & Brunch
Learn quick & easy post production tips & tricks to save time and breathe new life into your images.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Q&A Panel
This is your final chance to leave no stone unturned. Sit down with all 3 educators as we address any final questions that may need clarification on the strategies and techniques learned over the weekend.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Farewell Lunch & Pool Party
As we close out an eventful weekend, join your fellow photographers for lunch and a relaxing afternoon at the pool. 


 Jessica is the owner of Jessica McKnight Photography & Brilliance Key. As a photographer, she has over 25 years of experience working in just about every niche within the industry and has built a successful photography business allowing her to travel the world doing the work she loves. Her business is frequently voted best of the best in the markets that she serves. She has photographed in almost all of the 50 states as well as Germany, Iceland, England, Hungary, and more while working with Miss USA Models, Athletes, Musicians, Influencers,  Celebrities, and Entrepreneurs & Business owners. 
 She started Brilliance Key as a way to share her love and knowledge with other photographers to help scale their businesses to above the six-figure mark. Her business systems that she uses within her own business are the systems that she teaches in her online group mastermind program and retreats. 

Jessica McKnight

"I love seeing my clients grow their
business and become successful.
The best is yet to come for you!"

Meet Your Host & Educator

Additional Educators

Dennis is an award-winning, published photographer. He has been an official photographer for the WBFF for 7 years. He has an incredibly talented and natural eye for lighting.

Join Dennis in an educational lecture and demonstration in lightning & posing techniques. Learn how to use one, two, and three light set ups to enhance your portfolio and provide new value to your sessions. 

Website: dstnctartmedia.com

Dennis Cruz

Tessa is a fashion stylist who has been helping photographers style their models for the past 5 years. Tessa will show you how to push boundaries and take your images to the next level with incredible styling techniques. From conception to the final product, she will give you tips & tricks to help your images be a work of art.

Tessa Marie Cruz

More Information

Beyond Brilliant Retreat 2024 Thursday February 15th, 2024 - Sunday February Feb 18th, 2024
Host Hotel:  
Sheraton Sand Key Resort  1160 Gulf Blvd   Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
No resort fees. Free self-parking. Complimentary wifi internet.

Parking: Self-parking is free at the hotel whether you are staying at the hotel or just attending the event.

Local Transportation: Transportation along Clearwater Beach is complementary via the Jolly Trolly with hotel room key. 

Nearby Airports:
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) ~14mi.  
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) ~23mi.

Refunds:
Tickets are non-refundable due to any circumstances.