In Frame: A portrait of presence
A vision retreat and photoshoot for founders and entrepreneurs
From inner power to outer presence
A mini‑retreat and photoshoot for visionary leaders
As leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs, we spend so much time holding space for others—building, guiding, and showing up in ways that often prioritise output over embodiment.
But your presence is one of your most powerful leadership tools.
This experience was created for those ready to reconnect to their vision, shift from performance into authenticity, and let their leadership shine through—not just in words, but in how they feel and appear when truly aligned.
This is the antidote to overly polished headshots and awkward photoshoots. It’s for leaders who want to be seen—not just styled.
Join us: 17 July
10:00am - 12:00pm
Photo by lalacogophotographyThis is not just a photoshoot. It’s a mini-retreat for leaders. A guided pause in your leadership journey. A moment of reflection, alignment, and embodiment—before the camera ever clicks.
You’ll be guided through a short visualisation and presence practice, designed to help you reconnect to:
Your vision for your company, team, or creative mission
The impact you’re here to make
The leader you are becoming
Then, in that state of inner connection and clarity, we’ll take your portrait.
Not a forced, overly posed headshot. But a photo that reflects who you are when you’re present, centred, and deeply connected to your purpose.
You’ll walk away with:
A portrait that isn’t just professional—it’s powerful.
A moment of clarity and calm in the midst of your busy leadership journey.
The kind of grounded confidence that ripples into everything you do next.
The Experience
Join us:
17 July | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Walworth Town Hall
Walworth Road, London SE17 1RS
Photo by lalacogophotographyThe Flow
Arrive & Ground
You’ll arrive to a calm, welcoming space. Tea and snacks will be available for you to enjoy. We’ll guide you into presence with some light breathwork.
Connect to your Vision
Through a guided visualisation, you’ll reconnect to your “why,” your future self, and what you’re here to build. You’ll be invited into a reflective space to create a vision collage, journal, sketch or build, creating a physical representation of your vision.
Capture Your Portrait
In this aligned state, we’ll capture your portrait—not styled or forced, but seen. The images reflect clarity, joy, and real presence.
Leave with Clarity
You’ll leave with more than a headshot. You’ll leave with a sense of yourself—rooted, confident, and reconnected to what really matters.
What You’ll Receive
On the day
2-hour guided mini-retreat with breathwork, visualisation, and reflection
10-minute professional portrait session while your clarity is fresh
Journaling / vision-collage supplies and a take-home prompt booklet
Calm Central London venue with natural light, plus artisan teas & snacks
Intimate group size (max 12) for personalised attention
After
Two retouched, high-resolution portraits delivered within 10 business days (option to purchase more)
Integration guide with quick practices to keep your new presence and vision alive
Preferred-pricing perks on future Gather & Grow programmes and team shoots
Walk away looking—and leading—like your most grounded, confident self.
Meet the Team
Your mini-leadership retreat will be hosted by Lala and Anique, your guides for the day.
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Lala is a brand photographer on a mission to empower women from all over the world through the power of visual storytelling. For the past five years, she has helped female entrepreneurs connect with their inner selves to authentically express their passion and purpose through impactful imagery.
Guided by her motto, “connect within, express to the world,” her work blends mindfulness with creativity, allowing each woman she photographs to feel seen, confident, and aligned with her brand. Her gorgeous portraits have captured the energy, uniqueness and beauty of female leaders from all over the world.
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As the Founder of Gather & Grow, Anique pairs years of leadership-development expertise with a focus on intention. Her signature approach helps founders and senior teams articulate the vision that truly matters to them—and then weave that compass into every decision they make. Whether she’s designing strategy off-sites or coaching one-to-one, her north star is always the same: clarify what you’re here to build, and lead from that place on purpose.
During In Frame: A Portrait of Presence, Anique will open the mini-retreat with intention-setting, guided visualisation, and reflective prompts that anchor each guest in their future-forward vision before they ever step in front of the camera. Expect her trademark blend of calm space-holding and curious questioning: spacious enough for honest self-discovery, practical enough to carry into the boardroom the very next day.
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Neutral, comfortable layers that feel like “you.” Avoid busy patterns; bring one backup piece. You’ll receive a simple style guide after registration.
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Yes. The guided visualisation and intention-setting happen first, so by the time the shutter clicks you’ll be centred and natural—no stiff posing required.
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You’ll receive two fully retouched, high-resolution portraits within 10 business days in a private online gallery, with the option to purchase extras.
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Just a brief pre-event questionnaire about your leadership vision. We’ll also send reflection prompts so you arrive already tuned into your “why.”
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Your ticket is transferable but non-refundable. Feel free to pass it on to another leader who’d value the chance to rest, reconnect, and leave with a fresh portrait.