Authentically
You:
A Self-Image Branding Retreat & Photoshoot
4-Day Self-Image + Professional Photoshoot Retreat
Ready to stop hiding behind your laptop and actually show your face in your business?
Welcome to the retreat designed for entrepreneurs who want powerful, authentic brand photos and the inner confidence to actually use them.
Over four luxurious, soul-stretching days at the SEED Lodge, you’ll reshape your relationship to visibility, explore how you want to be seen in your business, and step into an upgraded identity that feels aligned, grounded, and deeply you.
And yes, you’ll also get a full, professional, pampered branding photoshoot.
This is not a quick “snap a pic” weekend.
This is your visibility metamorphosis.
Why Brand Photos Are About So Much More Than “Taking Pictures”
Brand photography isn’t just about capturing a flattering angle.
It’s an emotional, psychological, and energetic experience that reveals your relationship with your self-image.
Before the camera even comes out, you’re already working with questions like:
How do I see myself?
How do I think others see me?
How comfortable am I with being seen?
Do these two images match, or am I presenting an outdated version of myself?
What part of me is ready to be seen?
What part of me is afraid of being visible?
This retreat helps you explore that inner landscape with compassion, humour, and depth—because if your inner identity and your outer presentation don’t match, your brand will always feel “off,” no matter how good your photos are.
When your self-image and your outward expression finally align, everything shifts:
Your presence becomes magnetic
Your message lands clearly
Your audience feels your authenticity
Your nervous system relaxes
Your confidence deepens
And your photos become reflections of your true essence.
This retreat is where your inner identity and your business identity finally meet.
And the camera becomes the mirror that captures that moment of alignment.
What You’ll Experience:
Day One: The Glow-Up Starts Inside
This day is all about self-image transformation.
You’ll gently explore:
The beliefs, habits, and patterns that shape how you see yourself
The identity you’re growing into as you build your business and brand
How to show up as that person and feel it in your body
Kundalini Yoga & Breathing Practices allow you to get you deeply attuned
Somatic + breathwork practices to regulate and ground your emotions
Art therapy and creative reflection to reconnect with your essence & help you express yourself
Playful presence work (to override the “I hate being photographed” voice)
By the end of Day One, you’ll feel more confident and connected to who you’re becoming and ready to step into:
Day Two: Photoshoot Day
This is your full professional branding photoshoot experience—beautiful, inspiring and surprisingly fun.
You’ll receive:
Styling support for outfits that reflect your brand identity
Creative direction + gentle posing coaching
A personalized photoshoot by Erin Coholan that captures your essence (up to 20 photos for your use)
Multiple settings at the SEED Lodge (indoor, outdoor, nature, cozy corners)
Lots of breaks to breathe, sip tea, reset, and laugh
Hair and makeup provided at an additional charge
Nothing forced. Nothing scripted. Just you embodying the person you’re becoming—and being photographed in full authenticity.
Day Three: Integration, Visioning & Embodiment
A slow, nourishing final day designed to help it all land.
You’ll explore:
Integration + identity anchoring
Embodied leadership work
Visioning for your next chapter
Breathwork + grounding (goodbye visibility nerves)
Sneak peeks of your photos
A closing ritual to send you home glowing
You’ll leave feeling expanded, aligned, and excited to show up for your business in a new way.
You’re not just getting photos.
You’re getting a whole new relationship with your reflection inside and out.
You’ll spend three luxurious, soul-stretching days:
Letting go of the old “I hate photos of myself” identity
Playing with who you’re becoming in your business
Calming the “visibility panic monster” in your nervous system when it comes to taking centre stage and being photographed
Tuning into your natural presence, personality, and power
Letting someone else do your hair and makeup (yes please)
Being photographed like the visionary, healer, creator, or CEO you actually are
All inside the cozy, nourishing, quiet beauty of the SEED Lodge.
Where you can breathe, eat incredible food, sauna, wander in nature, remember who you are & be in the company of a supportive people who get your vibe.
What This Retreat Is Actually About
Your Stay @ the SEED Lodge
Over the retreat you will enjoy cozy art filled rooms,
nourishing meals cooked with love, daily yoga, forest walks and quiet, sauna,
and the kind of environment where growth feels natural.
Your Facilitators
Erin J. Coholan of Fourteen Coats
Erin J. Coholan is a Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist whose work lives at the intersection of documentary truth and bold, editorial storytelling. Based in Collingwood, Ontario, she creates imagery rooted in memory, movement, and the emotional landscapes of womanhood, capturing moments as they feel, not just as they look.
Erin is the founder of Fourteen Coats Production Company, a vibrant, female-led creative agency specializing in photography, videography, art direction, brand strategy, and narrative-driven content for clients across lifestyle, hospitality, fashion, and community organizations. Her creative process is collaborative and intuitive, grounded in trust, curiosity, and the belief that with the right vision, everything can be made into art.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Image Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University (Photography major, Film minor), where she began shaping the atmospheric, memory-rich style she’s now recognized for. Her work has been featured in Ryerson Artspace, Maximum Exposure, Selin Magazine, MOB Journal, Rrampt magazine, Trinity Square Video, and multiple other arts publications and exhibitions.
A passionate advocate for local arts, Erin has contributed to the South Georgian Bay creative ecosystem through roles in arts programming, curation, and youth accessibility, including her work with the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts and Creative Simcoe Street. Her involvement in community initiatives such as Bowls for Beds, Coldest Night of the Year, and the Heart of Red Gala for My Friend’s House- reflects her deep commitment to using storytelling and visual culture as forms of impact and connection.
Esther Kalaba of the SEED Lodge
Psychotherapist • Art Therapist • Somatic & Breathwork Guide
Esther Kalaba brings more than two decades of experience in holistic psychotherapy, art therapy, and mind‑body healing into every retreat she leads. Deeply committed to helping people remember who they truly are, she blends somatic psychotherapy, creative arts, breathwork, and mindfulness to hold space for emotional healing, self‑discovery, and embodied transformation.
With a Master’s in Creative Arts Therapies and a BSc in Herbal Medicine, Esther’s work lives at the intersection of clinical insight and soulful wisdom. She believes in the power of creativity and embodiment to reconnect us to our inner truth — so we don’t just survive, but show up fully alive.
As founder of SEED Lodge — the creative wellness retreat centre where “therapy, art & nature converge” — and co‑founder of People of the Prana, Esther designs nurturing spaces that allow people to slow down, breathe, and rediscover themselves through creative expression, community, and quiet presence.
At the heart of Authentically You she guides participants through inner‑work that unpacks identity beliefs, body‑stored emotions, and self‑image insecurities. Combining gentle somatic work, breath and grounding practices, reflection and art‑based exercises, Esther supports each guest to step into a new relationship with themselves — and show up in their business or life with clarity, confidence, and embodied authenticity.
Nicole Bishop of Bishop Consignment
Nicole Bishop is the co-owner of Bishop Consignment alongside her mother Susan, & a local personal stylist with a passion for encouraging people to have fun with their clothes. After majoring in art history Concordia University in Montreal, Nicole has since felt inspired creatively by so many different genres & styles & the shop as well as her way of styling reflects that. She loves to mix modern & vintage looks, edgy fits with flowy & feminine pieces. Her eclectic approach has also served her to be able to pinpoint someone’s personal style & being able to help them build a wardrobe tailored to their needs & personality. You can follow her on instagram at @nicolelizbishop as well as @bishopconsignment.
At Authentically You, Nicole guides you through the creative process of aligning your inner identity with your outer image. Whether you’re building a personal brand or simply ready to feel good in your own skin again, Nicole helps you choose pieces, palettes, and silhouettes that reflect your essence and your message.
This is more than just getting dressed — it’s about owning your look, showing up with intention, and crafting a visual presence that tells the world who you are, before you even say a word.
Nicole believes style is a powerful form of self-expression and a key part of stepping into your voice, your work, and your worth. Through styling sessions, wardrobe consulting, and creative visioning, she’ll help you feel clear, confident, and camera-ready — without ever feeling like you’re wearing someone else’s clothes.
This Retreat Is For
entrepreneurs who:
Want brand photos that actually feel like them
Are rebranding, relaunching, or shifting their identity
Are tired of hiding and ready to be visible
Want inner confidence to match their business goals
Crave support around self-image and visibility anxiety
Want an authentic and grounded presence online
Not for people who just want quick-and-done photos with no inner work.
(We go deep—but in the fun way.)
Upcoming Retreat:
January 18-21, 2026
$1950 +HST
(Private room)
$1800 +HST
(Semi-Private room)
Includes a 4-Day All Inclusive Retreat @ the SEED Lodge
Includes private or semi-private room with shared bathrooms
One ensuite room available with queen bed and bathroom
3 full meals/day
Snacks/drinks
Access to 56 acres of farm and forest/sauna/camp fires
Massage and energy healing at additional rate
Daily yoga, breathwork, gong healing & yoga nidra
Art, Drama and Dance therapy sessions
Story telling by the fire
Sauna
A professional photoshoot (20-30 photos)
A supportive group
Tax deductible as a business expense
