study abroad 2025

Cartagena

january 12-17, 2025

Join us in Cartagena, Columbia—a city filled with art, vivid, ancient architecture, and cobblestone streets.

This Study Abroad is for all creative business owners - whether it's photography, social media, beauty, wellness, mental health, or design—Your day-to-day is being a creative entrepreneur with a relationship-centered clientele.

You’re looking for aligned ways to market yourself, planning for another income stream, a price raise, or both, and you want to know how to implement your vision.

Come to Cartagena with me!

january 12-17, 2025

$5500*

* airfare is not included, payment plans available

cartagena full payment

cartagena payment plan

have questions? check out the FAQ

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By submitting payment you agree you are responsible for the full cost of the trip, and that all payments are non-refundable. If participant is unable/chooses not to attend they can sell their spot or use all payment received towards a future trip or future coaching services with Kristin Sweeting Photography. Any credit due to cancellation must be used within 1 calendar year, or is forfeited.

Contact us at kristinsweetingphotography@gmail.com for earlybird code availability!

This trip will focus on starting your year with an aligned vision and seeing it overflow into each area of your business. We will have workshops centered around marketing, money, and getting a clear vision of what is ahead.

We tailor each trip to the attendees, so you’ll be sent a detailed questionnaire after signing up so we can create a growth path that fits with you as we travel together!

This trip will be a mix of workshopping and adventure that will include-

Exploring Cartagena
Swimming in bioluminescent plankton
Snorkeling
Local food tour
Local history
Chocolate tasting
Plus some fun surprises.

sign up now!

cartagena full payment

cartagena payment plan

By submitting payment you agree you are responsible for the full cost of the trip, and that all payments are non-refundable. If participant is unable/chooses not to attend they can sell their spot or use all payment received towards a future trip or future coaching services with Kristin Sweeting Photography. Any credit due to cancellation must be used within 1 calendar year, or is forfeited.

Lauren Gish, Team Danger
Besides coaching with Dangerous Creatives, Lauren consults with beauty, health and wellness businesses and is a former salon owner in Nashville.

Kristin Sweeting, Study Abroad founder.
Kristin Sweeting is a wedding photographer and business coach based in Nashville, TN. She helps brands and businesses shine through intentional imagery and strategic coaching.

Meet your hosts

colorful, vibrant cartagena

the mood

The Itinerary

day 1: Jan 12

This trip is for all creatives who are looking to enhance their vision for business + life, and love finding creative inspiration as they explore new places.

day 2: Jan 13

day 3: jan 14

day 4: Jan 15

day 5: Jan 16

day 6: jan 31

Check in
Welcome Dinner

Breakfast
Workshop
Walking Tour
Free Time Dinner

Breakfast
Workshop
Lunch
Surprise Activity
Last dinner

Breakfast
Depart

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By submitting payment you agree you are responsible for the full cost of the trip, and that all payments are non-refundable. If participant is unable/chooses not to attend they can sell their spot or use all payment received towards a future trip or future coaching services with Kristin Sweeting Photography. Any credit due to cancellation must be used within 1 calendar year, or is forfeited.

Breakfast
Beach Trip and Snorkeling

Breakfast
Workshop
Lunch

Cooking Class
Dinner
Salsa Dancing

Contact us for early bird pricing - 2 available! kristinsweetingphotography@gmail.com

cartagena full payment

cartagena payment plan

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“After (study abroad/coaching) there were immediate positive results and getting our bookings back in I have always felt comfortable with photography and the work involved in shooting weddings and sessions, but I have known for a long time that if I want to call myself a professional photographer I needed to get comfortable with the business side of things. Kristin helped me clear my head and prioritize the finer points of business as a photographer, and I instantly saw the improvement. My online presence is more cohesive, I am booking dream weddings and getting paid what I think I’m worth. A real bonus is the network of other photographers that Kristin coached that I have been able to connect with. I can float difficult questions to the group and everyone has their own experiences to offer, which helps me make my own informed decisions. Kristin’s coaching made this job feel a little less lonely and has certainly empowered me as a small business owner and I would highly recommend investing in yourself”

- jen creed

“After updating my portfolio and implementing some of the changes Kristin suggested, I really began to attract many more of my “ideal clients.” This year was my most fully booked to date, and I believe Kristin’s help has played a huge part in that. "

- alyssa joy photo

“I get SO stuck in my own head when I don’t have a community to bounce ideas off of, and this workshop was exactly what I needed to get out of my rut. Kristin has thought of everything - I was so impressed with how they handled even the little things. It was such an empowering and vulnerable week and I feel like I learned something totally eye-opening during every workshop we did!”

- rachel fugate

“Going on a Study Abroad trip was one of the best decisions I made last summer!”

- elli jane photography

faq:

Is this for you?

This trip is for ALL CREATIVE business owners, not just photographers!!

We are a couple and work together. YES! Women, men, and couples are ALL welcome on this trip!

I just started my photography/graphic design/wedding planning/florist business and don’t know where to go from here - yes! This trip will be helpful for all levels of creative business and you’ll pick up not only skills, but also inspiration that will help grow and carry your business for years! You’ll be gleaning from our years in the industry along with the experiences of your fellow travelers.

I’ve been in the business for 10 years and feel stuck and would love to redirect my business - yes! This is not a beginners workshop, although all skill levels are welcome. We’ll be tackling deep issues, learning how we need to push ourselves in our businesses and work, how to figure out what our purpose is with our businesses and art, and how to live an extraordinary life as an artist.

What does tuition cover?

The fee covers your lodging, your breakfasts and lunches (dinners are on your own), in-country travel, our business/mentoring handbook, admission into any tourist destinations/museums we go to as a group, and expenses for the shoots/learning experiences we do together.

Airfare is NOT included