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Join us November 7–8 at Layton House for Shoot for Good — a weekend for photographers to slow down, connect deeply, and create with purpose.
It’s not about hustle or perfection, but about community, creativity, and using your craft for something that matters.
This isn’t another workshop about algorithms or hustle. It’s a weekend to reconnect with your creativity, build community, and use your craft in ways that make a real impact — both for your business and your local community.
Hosted by photographer Marquette Mower and Karen Fox of Layton House, Shoot for Good is designed to help photographers grow their confidence, strengthen their storytelling skills, and walk away inspired by what can happen when we rise together.
You’ll learn, rest, and create — and you’ll leave with new work, new friends, and a renewed sense of purpose behind the camera.
This isn’t another workshop about algorithms or hustle. It’s a weekend to reconnect with your creativity, build community, and use your craft in ways that make a real impact — both for your business and your local community.
Shoot for Good is a private overnight photography retreat hosted exclusively for registered guests of Layton House.
Hosted by photographer Marquette Mower and Karen Fox of Layton House, Shoot for Good is designed to help photographers grow their confidence, strengthen their storytelling skills, and walk away inspired by what can happen when we rise together and be the good we wish to see.
You’ll learn, rest, and create — and you’ll leave with new work, new friends, and a renewed sense of purpose behind the camera.
Scroll down for details on the experience, lodging, and registration.
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What You'll Experience
What You'll Experience
A weekend designed to nurture your craft, your confidence, and your community.
A weekend designed to nurture your craft,
your confidence, and your community.
Connection that Creates Abundance
Seven photographers, one shared purpose: to create and grow together, not apart. You’ll find inspiration, collaboration, and community that lasts long after the weekend ends.
Learning that feels like Conversation
Two creative masterclasses and real-time shooting opportunities designed to help you tell stronger stories with confidence, clarity, and your whole heart.
Play,
Rest, and
Restoration
Play, Rest, and
Restoration
A peaceful stay at Layton House with farm-to-table homemade food, firelight, and time to breathe in between the learning
Purposeful Creation
Opportunities
Through our “Homegrown Stories” photo challenge, you’ll put your craft into action—capturing stories that highlight the beauty of local life and community.
- Check-in as early as 3PM
- Welcome, settle in, and explore the Layton House property.
- Appetizers and introductions during golden hour on the patio.
- Evening dinner followed by Masterclass 1: The Heart Behind the Work.
- Firelight, marshmallows, and relaxed connection to end the night.
The Weekend at a Glance
Friday, November 8
saturday, november 9
- Morning light photography + breakfast
- Headshots and morning reflections before Masterclass 2: Photographing with Purpose.
- Midday exploration and shooting time around town for the “Homegrown Stories” challenge.
- Evening mixer and Q&A around the firebowl before heading home inspired and refreshed.
Your Registration Includes:
- Shoot for Good is offered exclusively to overnight guests at Layton House and includes one night’s lodging as part of the retreat experience.
- Two masterclasses with photographer and educator Marquette Mower
- 2-3 Professional headshots by Marquette to take home
- Access to the “Homegrown Stories” photo challenge and prizes (see below)
- Time to rest, create, and connect
- Mixer + dinner under the stars
- Bonus Takeaways
The price
We believe investing in your creativity shouldn’t feel out of reach — that’s why we’re currently offering this at a fraction of what it’s actually worth. Because we’d rather build something meaningful with you now than wait until it’s “perfect” later.
If you were to individually book a headshot session, attend two professional workshops, stay overnight with meals, and get in person feedback on work, the total cost would be over $1,300. But this first-year retreat is about planting seeds for our local creative community. Because this is our very first Shoot for Good retreat and the timing is so soon, we’re offering a special launch rate — it may never be this low again!
Tell a Story. Make an Impact.
- Layton House (your retreat home)
- A local business or rural space
The Homegrown Stories Challenge
And because growth comes through action, all photographers who complete the full Homegrown Stories Challenge will receive a $75 credit toward booking their own Stacks session within 12 months — our way of cheering you on as you keep creating with purpose.
the prizes
thank you!
We will send an invoice and retreat agreement your way soon!
If the event is full, we will let you know and put your name on the waitlist in case there are cancellations.
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