Finding Inspiration at Sunrise during the Saltwater Retreat
One of my favorite things in the world is the sun rising over the ocean. I feel my senses ignite each time I witness the start of a day. All at once, I feel grateful, inspired, humbled, and oh so hopeful.
Each morning at the Saltwater Retreat, I introduce my favorite thing to new friends. For some, it might be the first time they are seeing the ocean, let alone the sun rising above it. For others, it’s something they’ve seen, but never really experienced before.
I encourage each attendee to spend a moment reflecting on the day ahead and what they hope for it. My hope for each of them is to experience those same feelings of gratitude, hope, and inspiration.
In these magical mornings of reflection, I see a change occur in the attendees. I see their shoulders relax down their backs, the tension melting away. I see the clench of their jaw turn into a slight smile. I see them open themselves up to the week ahead- the possibilities of learning, friendship, inspiration, growth.
The Saltwater Retreat is a women’s photography retreat and creativity workshop designed to educate, inspire and help you become the photographer you long to be. Held on the shores of Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, this is chance for women photographers to spend a week immersing themselves in the craft of creating photographs without the distractions of home, this photography trip is more of a vacation than a workshop. I invite you to join me at the next Saltwater Retreat.