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A high-touch mastermind for established photographers ready to lead their business—not just run it—with the clarity, structure, and support to fully step into their next chapter — whether that means working less, earning more, or finally feeling confident as a CEO.
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A high-touch mastermind for established photographers ready to lead their business—not just run it—with the clarity, structure, and support to fully step into their next chapter — whether that means working less, earning more, or finally feeling confident as a CEO.
The mastermind that transforms hustle into confidence, clarity, and freedom
If your business only works when you sacrifice weekends, evenings, and boundaries ... it’s not actually working.
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You’ve built a successful business on the outside: happy clients, steady bookings, a full calendar. But it’s starting to cost you. If you feel like:
✨ Burnout is starting to creep in.
✨ You're attracting the wrong clients.
✨ Your strategy is all over the place.
✨ Your calendar is running (or ruining) your life.
What got you here won’t get you there. Hustle isn’t the next step - leadership is.
Root to Rise isn’t about working harder. It’s where you learn to run your business like a CEO ... with systems, space, and support that help you lead with clarity, ease, and confidence.
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❌No more hustling for clients who drain you.
Imagine raising your rates without guilt, attracting dream clients, and working fewer sessions...
all while increasing your income, confidence, and clarity.
Clarity on your vision and offers so your business finally feels custom-fit to you
Confidence to stand firm in your boundaries, say no without guilt, and lead with self-trust
Sustainable systems that let you earn more while working less
A supportive community of women who get it and celebrate every step forward
✅ are already established but, feel stuck in plateau
That’s what happens inside Root to Rise, especially for women who:
You’re not here for hustle culture. You’re here for purpose, structure, and space to grow.
Over five months, you’ll gain:
Instead, you’ll create work you’re proud of, charge what you’re worth, and build a photography business that supports the life you want, not the other way around.
❌No more saying yes at the expense of your life.
❌No more shooting sessions you don’t even enjoy.
✅ crave depth, intention, and community
✅ want more ease and less chaos in their lives
✅ are done trying to figure everything out on their own
✅ want to lead with clarity, not just react to what comes their way
WHAT alumni ARE SAYING
myra kushon
Myra had her highest grossing year ever!
amanda mendenhall
Amanda funded her paid 4 month
maternity leave!
together
You’re Not Meant to Do This Alone
Growth is faster-and more sustainable-when you’re surrounded by women who get it.
Inside Root to Rise, you’re not just getting coaching.
You’re stepping into a room filled with ambitious, heart-led photographers who are walking the same path - with their own wisdom, perspective, and support to offer.
It’s a carefully curated, intimate group designed for real connection, accountability, and clarity.
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✨ You’ll be challenged, in the best way, by women who see your potential.
✨ You’ll be celebrated for every step forward.
✨ You’ll co-regulate your nervous system with leaders who believe in rest, boundaries, and badassery.
Because when the room expands, you expand.
At our in-person retreat, that connection deepens.
You’ll step away from the noise, drop into clarity, and return home with aligned marketing content, fresh creative energy, and a renewed sense of direction.
No more rising alone.
This is your circle. This is your season.
sara mcmillian
Learning from Sabrina was the best gift I gave myself. She is a real, honest, and wonderful mentor. One of my biggest takeaways was raising my prices because I have a whole new confidence and understanding of my worth and value. Root to Rise was hands down the best investment of my year.
"I have a new understanding of my worth and value."
WHAT alumni ARE SAYING
This month we will focus on creating Strong Foundations. Together, we will learn how to define success, set goals, set boundaries and create a plan of action to actually reach them this year. This month we will learn from a guest expert and also have one bonus co-working call in addition to our weekly calls.
Book Club Reading (Books are Included!)
5 Guest Experts
Monthly Themes to Truly Move the Needle
Weekly Zoom Calls for 5 months
Month One
Month two is all about Optimization. We will learn about having a deeply valuable client experience. This month we will have weekly calls, learn from a guest expert and have our first book club chat. Plus we will travel to our 2025 retreat.
Month two
In month three we are focusing on Marketing Methods & Mindset We will learn how to successfully launch services and market with connection. We will also learn from a guest expert, have a co-working call, a Q&A call and a book club meeting all focused around the monthly theme.
Month three
Month four is all about Time is Money. We will learn about balance and productivity. This month we also have TWO guest experts to learn from and one Q&A call.
Month four
What's included in the mastermind
Amazing Swag!
Private Facebook Group (Hello, Community!)
Voxer Hours For 1:1 Coaching with Sabrina
BONUS: Marketing That Attracts course
Month five is all about Expansion. We will learn how to expand in the future by avoiding burnout and making passive income. Month five will also include a Q&A call.
Month FIVE
Early Enrollment BONUS: Access to ALL past Guest Speaker Presentations from each of the past runs of Root to Rise!
WHAT alumni ARE SAYING
erica grandin
I realized that my business can be exactly what I want it to be. It doesn't have to look like anyone else's business. I can make all my own rules, boundaries, and goals that fit into what I need in my life right now. Plus, I loved the instant community of amazing women and the highlight was definitely the in-person retreat!
"An amazing community of women."
kellie llewellyn
I made so many positive changes in my business during the mastermind including finally offering Travel Sessions (a long time dream of mine)! Anything Sabrina teaches is a MUST have. The accountability & guidance she offers is priceless.
"The accountability and guidance are priceless."
- The Retreat kicks off at 4PM on a Thursday
- Day one includes a chef-prepared dinner, drinks, community building and setting our intentions for retreat weekend.
Dream-Casting and Creating Action Plans
Portfolio Reviews
2 In-Home Lifestyle Family Sessions
Day One
- The morning begins with a lesson on how to run an in-home family session.
- Around mid-morning, we will photograph a real family in-home.
- After lunch, it's portfolio review time, where we'll strategize and create a plan of action to shoot those images you're dreaming of.
- That evening, we will shoot an outdoor family session.
- After the session, we will have dinner on the town while learning all about creativity and capturing connection.
Day two
- Our morning kicks off early with a private yoga class.
- Around mid-morning, we will photograph another in-home family session to build that portfolio.
- After lunch, we will take some time to ourselves to rest and reflect on the retreat property.
- That evening, we will enjoy another chef-prepared meal and share space together for open Q&A.
day three
- The morning will include group headshots around the retreat property.
- After a brief wrap-up, the retreat closes at 10AM on Sunday.
day four
retreat details
Lots. Of. Fellowship.
Headshots
Private Yoga Session
All Meals and Lodging are INCLUDED!
Date and Location:
To Be Announced
(Travel to the location is your only added expense!)
Shoot New Images for Your Portfolio
Take a peek inside the retreat!
(sample retreat schedule)
(This was from the 2023 Washington, DC retreat)
✔️ 5 months of weekly learning in Mastermind
✔️ Facebook group for live Q&A and support
✔️ 3-day in-person Luxury retreat
✔️ 5 Guest Teachers
✔️ Voxer office hours for 1:1 coaching
✔️BONUS: Marketing That Attracts course
✔️Early Enroll BONUS: Replays of all past Guest Educators
✔️PIF BONUS: 1-on-1 Call with Sabrina!
Pay in Full or
Payment Plans Available
Mastermind & Retreat
online
Mastermind Only
✔️ Perfect if you don't want to travel
✔️ 5 Months Of Weekly Learning In Mastermind
✔️ Facebook group for live Q&A and support
✔️ 5 Guest Experts
✔️ Voxer office hours for 1:1 coaching
✔️ BONUS: Marketing That Attracts course
✔️Early Enroll BONUS: Replays of all past Guest Educators
✔️PIF BONUS: 1-On-1 Call With Sabrina!
in-person
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natasha sewell
Sabrina has created an experience like no other. I’ve grown as a photographer and a human. I’m walking away with skills I never expected to gain from Root to Rise. I feel more confident and better grounded.
"An experience like no other."
WHAT alumni ARE SAYING
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More from past groups...
The next Root to Rise kicks off January 2026.
Trust me: making this commitment to yourself and your business now will give you such peace of mind, knowing that 2026 is poised for incredible growth for you!
Honestly, this will vary from person to person. The only "official" commitment will be 1 or 2, 60-75 minute Zoom calls every week. Each week, you'll also have an additional opportunity to participate in Voxer office hours, should you need them. We will also be reading one book per month together (audio versions welcome!). Finally, while there won't be official homework assignments, you will definitely find work that needs to be done both personally and in your business.
Voxer is a fabulous app. I am literally obsessed and have daily conversations with my bff through it.
The app is completely free and allows you to send long messages (up to 15 minutes!) directly to someone. I will hold Office Hours weekly where people can pop in and ask me questions and get immediate feedback. These conversations are private and won't be shared with the entire group, unless you and I decide together that they would be beneficial to share.
Of course, if this doesn't sound like your jam, you can totally skip it, as it is not required to participate in Root to Rise.
The only definite additional expense you will have is getting yourself to the in-person retreat. All your monthly reading materials are included. In addition to all the lodging, food and yoga at the retreat.
There might be a few things that you are "talked into" getting for yourself or your business, because women are good at sharing their love for things. BUT, these recommendations are optional!
You can totally choose the full experience with the retreat OR just the online only portion of the mastermind.
Of course, the full experience with the online calls AND the in-person retreat will have the greatest transformation. Because more time spend = biggest growth.
BUT if you are not a family photographer, not a photographer at all or just are not available for the travel dates, you can choose to just join the online only portion of the mastermind. The 4 months of calls and voxer hours will still give you accountability and immense growth.
You can definitely choose which option is best for you.
You will definitely get your own BED because sleep matters to me. BUT you will likely be sharing a room.
Bedroom assignments will be made in order of joining. If you want to attend with a friend and request to be in the same room, just let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate.
Sleep is SUPER important to me that is why I made sure that all sleeping arrangements are true beds, not futons, air mattresses or sleeper sofas.
- You have been in business for at least two years.
- You are struggling to balance life and business.
- You don't think being an entrepreneur is all it is cracked up to be.
- You aren't creating art that makes your heart happy.
- You are ready to put in the time and work to build a business and a life that fits your needs.
- You want to create a business that looks and feels like you and not everyone else.
Marketing That Attracts is an 8-module, online course that dives deep into marketing strategies specifically for photographers to help bring in their ideal clients. There are no group calls or voxer access to me inside the course.
The Aligned Photographer is an online, 7 module course that focuses on different business and marketing principles each week. The Aligned Photographer is retired.
Root to Rise is a 20-week, completely immersive experience. It includes weekly calls, guest speakers, reading 2 books together, an in-person retreat, shooting live sessions together, portfolio reviews, and so much more.
The materials covered in Root to Rise are meant to help you level up your business. This program is not intended for someone who is not in business yet.
You are right - it is a big investment, and I get that it can feel very scary. I have been there before.
In my experience, the more I have invested in something for my business, the higher the return on investment was for me. The very first time I spent thousands of dollars on an educational experience was the year that changed the trajectory of my business. Literally. And after 15 years, that statement still holds true.
When I drop a few hundred dollars on something, I get a little out of it, but when I make a bigger investment, I go all in, and drastic changes are made. Let's chat about if Root to Rise is for you!
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have so you can determine if this experience is right for you! Email me at sabrina@sabrinagebhardt.com, or send me a DM on Instagram @sabrinagebhardtphotography and I'll get back to you ASAP.
