GRACE IN MOTION EDITORIAL WORKSHOP
July 8th (Classic) | July 7th-9th (VIP) at BASIL PLACE, OHIO
A transformative experience for photographers who want to create with purpose, serve with heart, and grow their artistry. Hosted by The Cannons, Grace in Motion is more than just a workshop. Through stunning editorial shoots, hands-on mentorship, a well rounded curriculum, and deep conversations, you’ll elevate your craft, refine your storytelling, and build a business that serves with intention.
Elevate Your Art & Serve with Intention – Photography & Editorial Gathering for Growth
IT's MORE THAN JUST A WORKSHOP, IT's A SPACE WHERE EDUCATION MEETS CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY GROWTH
Workshop
SCHEDULE
DAY ONE MORNING
In-Person Workshop at Basil Place OH
July 8th Classic, July 7-9th VIP 2025
DAY ONE (VIP ONLY)
We’ll kick things off with speed dating & getting to know one another, then break for lunch before diving into The Cannons Consistency session. After that, we’ll open the floor for an Open Group Q&A or Hotseats.
DAY ONE (VIP ONLY) AFTERNOON
Then it’s time to prep gear and get ready for shoots, followed by a little afternoon snack & down time. We’ll grab some pizza before going through walk through groupings & directions. Then we’ll shoot detail styling, the tablescape, and the ceremony setups. We’ll wrap up with location details, a headshot swap, and a full group shoot with the model. We'll end the day with ice cream!
DAY TWO MORNING
We’ll start the morning with showcases rotation, breakfast, and vendors arriving to set up. Once everyone arrives, we’ll roll into an open Q&A, then go over the Editorial Must-Have Shot List and do an inspo gathering demo. You’ll have time to gather editorial inspo and use the open workshop time before we break for lunch.
DAY TWO AFTERNOON
In the afternoon, we’ll dive into a detail styling + tablescape demo (think straight-on, shoes, no florals, with florals!). Then we’ll walk through groupings & directions, style more details while models get hair and makeup, and shoot the rehearsal table with Couple 1, ceremony, and reception table details.
DAY TWO LATE AFTERNOON/EVENING
Next up: Courtney's posing + tablescape demo, a quick break and dinner, and then the magic—ceremony and reception with Couple 1, a headshot swap around the property, bridal or couple shots at the front, and some Bridal Black content. We’ll wrap with late-night snacks, goodbyes, and a cozy girls night pow wow.
DAY THREE MORNING
Since we only have a select number of tickets available, we'll be making time to ensure that we answer every question that you have personally. We're here to make sure that you get exactly what you need from our workshop experience together.
(VIP ONLY)
The Wedding Day Blueprint Workshop is an intimate, hands-on experience designed to help you elevate your entire wedding experience. If you're looking to elevate your knowledge beyond the basics, this is the workshop for you. We are teaching the exact strategies we've used before, during and after each wedding to scale the overall value of our wedding collections overtime.
DAY TWO (EVERYONE)
DAY THREE (VIP ONLY)
AFTER THE WORKSHOP
AMALFI COAST VIBE Rehearsal dinner
VIP ONLY
- two tablescapes that are cohesive
- ceremony set up
- cake set up
- lush florals
- couple
- paper good and details
- multiple caterpillar tables
- couple dressed in rehearsal dinner attire
- paper goods and details
- lush florals
ELEVATED GREEN GARDEN PARTY
VIP ONLY
ELEVATED, FEMiNINE, & PLAYFUL: STAIRCASE SCENE
OLD MONEY
BLACK ROOM SCENE
- black room dramatic portraits
- stunning tablescape
- lush florals
- paper goods and details
- bride or couple
- staircase portraits
- cake
- creative table scape
- lush florals
- paper goods and details
- bride or couple
REFINED, LUSH, COLORFUL MEETS NEUTRALS GARDEN PARTY
- lush floral ceremony
- lush tablescape
- couple
- additional capture time
- paper goods and details
- cake
- additional surprise details
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the editorial
DESIGN INSPO
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Past Styled Shoots with
SIRPILLA Soirees
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Here's what is covered
IN PERSON WORKSHOP & STYLED SHOOT
ON JULY 8th AT BASIL PLACE OHIO
3-4 tablescapes
staircase
mantle
1 ceremony set up
2-4 cakes
4 invitation suites
LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED
VIP ADDITIONAL FULL WEDDING SHOOT: ceremony, cake, reception,couple
MEALS PROVIDED ON JULY 7th & 9th
HOT SEATS + OPEN Q&A
VIP GIFTING EXPERIENCE
Education with The Cannons
THE EDUCATION
what is being covered?
grace in motion July 8th
In this advanced, hands-on session, we’ll explore how to craft imagery that doesn’t just look beautiful—but tells a cohesive, emotionally resonant story. Whether you’re shooting an editorial or a real wedding, you’ll learn how to approach your work with deeper intentionality, vision, and artistic direction.
We’ll guide you through the art of visual storytelling—how to infuse rhythm, emotion, and style into your galleries using light, composition, detail, and movement. You’ll practice styling for narrative impact, directing with confidence, and curating your work to attract the clients and publications you truly want.
This isn’t just about building a pretty portfolio—it’s about creating images that elevate your brand, serve the team well, and make you unforgettable.
- Refine their editorial eye
- Pose with purpose and emotion
- Create scroll-stopping galleries that reflect where they’re headed
Perfect for photographers ready to:
In this powerful session, you’ll learn how to show up as the go-to photographer that planners and vendors trust, respect, and want to work with again and again. From polished pre-event communication to next-level gallery delivery and graceful on-site presence, we’ll walk through the etiquette, strategy, and relationship-building skills that position you for long-term industry success.
You’ll walk away knowing how to:
✔ Introduce yourself to new vendor teams with polish and clarity
✔ Deliver galleries that actually get used and shared
✔ Cultivate meaningful vendor connections that fuel your brand growth
- Attract high-end referrals through genuine vendor relationships
- Avoid common planner pet peeves
- Collaborate with confidence before, during, and after the wedding day
Perfect for photographers ready to:
this will not take away from your small group time to capture the editorials
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
For this education section we will be looking at who joins us for the VIP experience and selecting a topic with the group in mind. We will take into consideration your preferences and needs as a whole to serve everyone in the room well.
Each VIP attendee will also have time to ask questions pertaining to their specific business for The Cannons as well as fellow attendees to help guide you in the next direction for your business.
Basil Place in Ohio is a charming, family-owned wedding venue with wide-open fields, a beautiful white barn, and the dreamiest golden hour light. It’s tucked away in the countryside, giving you all the modern farmhouse vibes with plenty of room to shoot. The owners are the kindest people and truly care about creating an unforgettable experience.
BASIL PLACE
OHIO
SPOTLIGHTING OUR WORKSHOP VENUE
Let's do this!
JULY 8th SCHEDULE
The Full Group Arrives
EDUCATION
Workshopping
Lunch+ Group Photo
Editorial Rotations Round 1
Guided Posing & Shooting
Dinner
Editorial Rotations Round 2
Full Group Shooting
9:00
9:30-10:45
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:45
1:00-3:45
4:00-4:45
5:00-5:45
6:00-8:30
8:30-9:00
4 different stations
4 new stations
Let's do this!
VIP SCHEDULE
JULY 7th
Arrive & Mingle
LUNCH
Headshots + Workshoping
Lunch+ Group Photo
Education + Hotseats
Group Shooting with Couple
Dinner + Couple Changes
Editorial Rotations
Full Group with Couple
Late Night Snack + Pow Wow Time
11:00
12:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:45
1:00-3:30
3:45-4:30
5:00-5:45
6:00-8:15
8:15-8:45
9:00-10:00
VIP SCHEDULE JULY 9th
Breakfast
Education
Goodbyes
9:00
9:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
I KNEW IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED
-ASHLEIGH - ASHLEIGH GRzyBOwSKI PHOTOGRAPHY
"I always feel like I walk away with elevated images to add to my portfolio"
"I’ve had the joy of attending several styled shoots hosted by The Cannons Photography, and each experience has been amazing. Every shoot is thoughtfully curated–from detailed flatlays, complete tablescapes, and lush florals. Their shoots are always well planned and structured with small groups and ample time at each station. I always feel like I walk away with elevated images to add to my portfolio, AND new connections with other photographers and vendors! Beyond the shoots, Courtney and Robert are incredible educators. They lead with kindness, are always encouraging, and genuinely care about helping photographers grow. No matter the topic, I always leave with new nuggets of wisdom and practical takeaways that I can integrate into my business. I love being a part of the community they have created!"
—Sierra
Beyond the shoots, Courtney and Robert are incredible educators
I've been photographing weddings for over 10 years, and I still learned so much
"I have been to a dozen styled shoots, some ringing in the thousands and some as low as a few hundred dollars, and none come in comparison to the shoots that the Cannons put on. One of the best things that set her shoots apart are the small group sizes and TIME. You have TIME to play around, you have TIME to get creative, you have TIME to get the perfect shot you're looking for, and you have TIME to learn a new skill that you might not have time to practice on a wedding day or at other styled shoots.
But even better than that, you have Courtney's skill and experience. She can help you practice and master those new skills or even teach you new ones! I've been photographing weddings for over 10 years, and I still learned so much from her. She is the perfect teacher and helps when you need help and steps back when you want to do it on your own. But she is always there if you need her."
-Ky
One of the best things that set the shoots apart are the small group sizes and TIME
For the MAIN shoot on July 8th there will be 3-5 people per group. We want to keep the groups small so that each of you has opportune time and space to photograph the details and the couple. This way you don't feel rushed and have the time and space to get creative with your shots as well.
How many people will be in each group?
This varies depending on the shoot. The larger shoots will allow for detail time and time with the couple, most of our rotations are 20-30 minutes for time to get creative and be intentional.
How much time will we have in each area?
Yes for the July 8th shoot lunch and dinner is included for the VIP experience lunch and dinner are included on July 7th, breakfast lunch and dinner on July 8th, and breakfast on July 9th.
Lodging is included for the VIP experience only on the evening of July 7th and July 8th. Lodging is not included for the July 8th Grace in motion only ticket.
Are meals included? IS LODGING INCLUDED?
Courtney will schedule your 90 minute call with you in 2025, you will need to send her a portfolio gallery for your curation, and she will send you the loom video by August 29, 2025.
If I get the VIP PLUS option what do I need to do to prep?
You will see a in real life demonstration of the Cannons approach to posing a couple, photographing a table scape, and photographing details. The Cannons will also teach their intentional shooting and planning method to make the most out of a shoot and a wedding day.
The Service-First Photographer: How Anticipation, Communication & Thoughtful Experiences Create Raving Clients: Taking a service based approach to the next level the "secret sauce" that helped us go from 4k to 12k wedding photographers
Additional topics will be determined by the needs of the specific attendees who join us. We will host hotseats or group "one on one" time during the workshop as well as have implementation time.
What are the topics of education on July 8th Grace in Motion day?
- JULY 7th 11:00 AM- JULY 9th 11:00 AM
- TOTAL OF FIVE SCENES
- FULL WEDDING EDITORIAL ($800 value)
Table scape, ceremony, cake, details + couple
- STAIRCASE & OUTDOOR SCENE ($400 value)
Cake, bride, & details
- BLACK ROOM EDITORIAL ($600 value)
Intimate table scape, mantle scene, bride or couple, possible cake, & details
- ADDITIONAL FULL WEDDING EDITORIAL ($800 value)
Tablescape, couple, ceremony, cake, & details
- REHEARSAL DINNER EDITORIAL ($600 value)
Caterpillar table, couple, & details
- 7 hours of editorial shooting time
- 8 hours of Education with The Cannons ($1200 value)
- LODGING & MEALS included ($800 value)
- JULY 7th 11:00 AM- JULY 9th 11:00 AM
- TOTAL OF FIVE SCENES + POST ADD ONS
- FULL WEDDING EDITORIAL ($800 value) (table scape, ceremony, cake, details + couple)
- STAIRCASE & OUTDOOR SCENE ($400 value) (cake, bride, & details)
- BLACK ROOM EDITORIAL ($600 value) (intimate table scape, mantle scene, bride or couple, possible cake, & details)
- ADDITIONAL FULL WEDDING EDITORIAL ($800 value) (table scape, couple, ceremony, cake, & details)
- REHEARSAL DINNER EDITORIAL ($600 value) (caterpillar table, couple, & details
- 7 hours of editorial shooting time
- 8 hours of Education with The Cannons ($1200 value)
- LODGING & MEALS included ($800 value)
- 90 MINUTE post workshop ONE on ONE CALL (used in 2025) ($650 value)
- Loom Video Website Review ($350 value)
- 8 weeks of Instagram Content Curation ($350 value)
- Access to The Cannons Photography Shop BUNDLE ($197 value)
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
$5600
- JULY 8, 2025 9:00 AM- 8:30 PM
- THREE EDITORIAL SCENES
- FULL WEDDING EDITORIAL ($800 value)
Table scape, ceremony, cake, details + couple
- STAIRCASE & OUTDOOR SCENE ($400 value) Cake, bride, & details)
- BLACK ROOM EDITORIAL ($600 value) Intimate table scape, mantle scene, bride or couple, possible cake, & details
- 4 hours of editorial shooting time
- 3 hours of Education with The Cannons ($800 value)
- Lunch & dinner on July 8th
GRACE IN MOTION
$2600
MAX OF 17 TICKETS TOTAL
$2600 VALUE
ONLY 9 AVAILABLE
$5600 VALUE
VIP PLUS
$8000+
ONLY 3 AVAILABLE
$8000+ VALUE
CUSTOMIZATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
*TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERRABLE
collections
$2300
$2900
$3700
Investing in Courtney's sessions, styled shoots and education has been and always will be the smartest things I have EVER done for my business!
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Sirpilla Soirees
VENUE
BASIL PLACE
VIDEOGRAPHY
Ashley McComb Productions
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a heartfelt thank you to
Brittney Nichole
Designs
GATHER FLORAL STUDIO
PASSI FLORAL
Based in their hometown in Ohio (where the two were high school sweethearts!), they now travel coast to coast photographing elevated destination weddings & engagements for their kind-hearted couples in love. Guided by their one core principle—to find their people, and love them well— these two former music teachers have grown their business from a $25 mini-session side hustle into a powerhouse brand, now commanding over $12,000 a wedding. Still teachers at heart and fueled by the desire to help other photographers build sustainable, servant-hearted businesses that last, they founded The Graceful Gathering Conference in 2020 which has hosted hundreds of photographers from all over the country. They have since gone on to launch their six-figure Mastermind and Coaching programs, continuing to pour into their people… all while showing them that it IS possible to work hard and build a balanced life you love. The Cannons: Where Kind Hearts and Honest Moments Never Go Out of Style.
