Cathy LESSARD
2nd edition (yay!)
October 24-25-26, 2022
At the Manor of Lac Delage
Warning
This is an event for photographers; and you don't even need to bring your camera!
Do you feel like you've walked around the garden?
The impostor syndrome, the comparison, the feeling that you lack the tools to be the entrepreneur you want to be?
CNPUW was created with a benevolent approach. We want you to see something other than the classic Workshops!
You've had a ton of creative workshops that focus on shooting, posing, and image processing.
You focus so much on developing your skills and talent in PHOTO, but little in ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Being a solopreneur brings its own set of challenges; growth management, customer service, ALL of our business tasks, accounting; all the daily poutine and the unexpected weigh heavily on your shoulders.
What was initially just a passion for photography turned into a COMPANY.
Did you know that a company headed by a better-equipped manager is more likely to survive? Did you know that only 60.5% of small businesses with 1 to 4 employees survive after 5 years of activity and it drops to 42.5% after 10 years*?
Take the leadership of your company and take care of its leader.
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GOALS
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ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
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SHARE AND CONNECT
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TIME AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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RESOURCE AND ALIGNMENT
Tu fais face à d'importants défis cette année.
Tu n'es plus seule. On est là pour toi.
On commence le métier de photographe par passion.
Avec toute l'énergie et la passion que tu y infuses, tu mérites clairement d'être plus profitable. En temps et en argent. Les sujets abordés vont te permettre de lancer ton année 2026 avec un nouveau regard sur ta façon de charger à tes clients, tes limites à mettre dans ton entreprise et comment les communiquer à tes clients. Mais surtout, te donner la permission de faire plus de profits, et passer plus de temps à faire ce qui te tente.
Ceci n’est pas un workshop est la seule formation créée pour les photographes qui te permet de travailler sur ton entreprise et pas juste dedans.
Nos conférenciers vont te donner des outils concrets et des informations qui vont transformer ta game.
On est pas là pour du flafla.
CNPUW this is for you if you
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Dream of a moment of your own, to refocus on your business.
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Want to share with other photopreneurs about your reality.
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Want to come home with a concrete toolbox to take your business further.
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Wish to get out of your slippers and get (a little) stirred.
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Have the feeling of being an impostor, even after several years at the head of your business.
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CNPUW this is not for you if you
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Think that passion and a positive mindset have nothing to do with entrepreneurship.
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Just looking for a hotel to spend 2 nights without the children (yes it's a plus... but it's not just that).
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Don't be 100% convinced that owning your own business is the greatest thing in the world.
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Believes that the group experience does not provide more value than it should.
Key activities with
our guest experts
Cathy Lessard
Your business cycle.
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I will not hide from you that since I accompany my colleagues to solidify their company, I dream that they will be paid for their talent, that they allow themselves to have the quality of life they want and that they understand how much talent they have!
I'm freaking out that we will see each other as a gang, cultivate our solidarity, around themes that are so close to my heart! Wow!
À la demande générale: Mous sommes de retour
Cathy Lessard
Your business cycle.
Summer is hell, winter is dead calm. You question yourself every season for such different reasons._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ What do we do? I want to give you tools so that you can understand your cycles, and live positively the ups and downs of each season of your business so that you can live them with so much more zenitude and take full advantage of them._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
I will not hide from you that since I accompany my colleagues to solidify their company, I dream that they will be paid for their talent, that they allow themselves to have the quality of life they want and that they understand how much talent they have!
I'm freaking out that we will see each other as a gang, cultivate our solidarity, around themes that are so close to my heart! Wow!
Annie Simard
Accompany more, work less!
L’IA n’est pas là pour remplacer les photographes, mais pour leur donner un coup de main.
Dans cet atelier de 2h30, Alex Martel t’apprendra à intégrer l’intelligence artificielle dans ton quotidien de photographe — de façon simple, concrète et adaptée à ta réalité.
Tu verras comment l’IA peut t’aider à :
📸 alléger ton workflow (organisation, communication, livraisons)
💬 améliorer ton service client sans y passer plus de temps
📱 simplifier ta gestion des réseaux sociaux
🧠 et stimuler ta créativité plutôt que la remplacer.
Pas besoin d’être un pro de la techno : tu repartiras avec des outils clairs, des exemples concrets et la confiance d’utiliser l’IA pour gagner du temps… tout en restant toi-même derrière la caméra.
Quelques mots sur Alex;
Fan de grues et de café ☕️, Alex Martel a été découvert·e grâce à sa façon unique de rendre la rédaction persuasive accessible à tou·tes.
Iel enseigne l’art d’écrire pour vendre et consacre son énergie à convaincre les entrepreneur·es d’augmenter leurs prix grâce au pricing de valeur.
Auteurice du livre Ajoute un zéro, iel est reconnu·e pour sa capacité à vulgariser des sujets complexes — comme l’intelligence artificielle — et à les transformer en stratégies concrètes, inspirantes et faciles à appliquer.
In this workshop, I share with you my secrets for smooth, personalized customer service that will save you time! With my tools and my Workflow, I am able to anticipate questions , to anticipate needs and also sell more without having the feeling of being a salesperson. I'm showing you how, you're gonna freak out.
I'm so excited! Words fail me to tell you how this event lives in me. I've been thinking about creating more tools for a while now. on entrepreneurship for photographers.
We often neglect a whole aspect of the management of our business. We put aside the happiness of having a healthy business. Being a solopreneur should give us the freedom to choose our projects. I can't wait to grow with you.
Annie Simard
Planification stratégique 2026
Summer is hell, winter is dead calm. You question yourself every season for such different reasons._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ What do we do? I want to give you tools so that you can understand your cycles, and live positively the ups and downs of each season of your business so that you can live them with so much more zenitude and take full advantage of them._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
I will not hide from you that since I accompany my colleagues to solidify their company, I dream that they will be paid for their talent, that they allow themselves to have the quality of life they want and that they understand how much talent they have!
I'm freaking out that we will see each other as a gang, cultivate our solidarity, around themes that are so close to my heart! Wow!
Cathy Lessard
Changer ton mindset pour mieux vivre de la photo.
We are pleased to welcome you to the Manoir du Lac Delage,
Located 15 minutes from Quebec City.
You will love recharging your batteries there in the company of colleagues who dream of a moment to take care of their inner CEO.
You have the option of accommodation in a single room or in a duo with a friend/colleague of your choice!
Meals, spa and peaceful nature included.
You can visit the mansion HERE
Retreat location
Horaire
Parce que ton temps est précieux, nous te présentons l'horaire de ces 2 jours.
Nous avons demandé à nos intervenants d'avoir des moments de table ronde. Des moments de travail sur ton entreprise.
Du temps pour échanger avec tes collègues sur la réalité de travailleur autonome.
Pour repartir avec un plan de choses à mettre en place et des actions déjà ammorcées.
Festive evening between us!
Let's celebrate in style!
After a transformative day, why not take advantage of the presence of colleagues to eat, drink and celebrate?
A 3-course dinner, atmosphere and ESPECIALLY the opportunity to have fun, to relax!
In short, a wedding, but no bride and groom and NO PHOTOS!
Pssst! I was told there would be a surprise in the evening!
We,
last year!
De retour
Mode F LIVE
C'est avec beaucoup d'excitation que nous allons enregistrer MODE F à nouveau devant public.
Et qui sait... tu te retrouveras peut être au micro avec nous!
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Milaine Latulippe
Mélissa Miron and Alexe Martel taught me a lot and just staying at the Monastery did me so much good. Meeting all the beautiful people that I have also met, discussing our lives as photographers and our lives in general. Getting out of my routine, thinking only of myself, dressing smart, laughter, laughter, laughter, wow. You have touched on several spheres of my life, more than just the photographer in me, and that's magic.
Alexandra Cloutier
J'ai adoré mon expérience CNEPUW pour une 3e année consécutive. Ça été l'année que j'ai le plus apprécié, appris et profité. J'ai plus d'expérience en tant qu'entrepreneur que les autres années et j'ai vu la différence. Les sujets étaient pertinents et nous avions le temps de les mettre en pratique, ce qui était très apprécié. La soirée nous a permis de lâcher notre fou, et surtout tout le stress et le mauvais que j'avais emmagasiner dans les derniers temps. J'y serai sans aucun doute l'an prochain aussi! Merci tellement!
Andree-Anne Joly
The ideal place to take a moment for yourself, but above all to take care of your business! Significant workshops that are there to put you back on the right track. In short, this stay was a key moment to answer my questions that I had and get back on my X before the next high season.
Joanie Houde
Connecting with our colleagues my god it was hot, being on retreat day and night like that, I flipped over how fun it is! I would go back tomorrow morning! Wow wow wow and wow again!!!!! Thank you so so so beautiful women!! Everything was perfect ❤️❤️❤️
Maude Godbout
CNEPUW, c'est la retraite dont j'avais de besoin pour prendre un temps d'arrêt et de réflexion pour mon entreprise. Parce qu'après quelques années de sur-place, j'avais envie d'en apprendre plus et d'échanger wn groupe avec d'autres collègues, pour progresser et propulser mon entreprise. Mon seul regret : ne pas avoir été de la partie les 2 éditions précédentes. 😉
Veronique Moisan
I could have written only 'I love you, congratulations!' because I love Cathy and Annie and because they deserve all the applause in the world after putting together this magnificent "workshop-which-is-not-one". But I will add that if you have any doubts, if you go forward-backward-forward, if you're new to the field, if you've been rolling around for several years, if you bite your nails before each high season, if you ask questions, if you feel alone, if you need to get out from behind your screen, if you lack inspiration... if ALL THIS or even JUST one of these statements applies, CNPUW is there for you. And I advise you to be there this year!
Julie Léveillé
Thank you Cathy and Annie for your professionalism throughout the adventure. You managed this with masterful hands and you were very generous with your knowledge. Many thanks! You are exceptional!
Veronique Moisan
I could have written only 'I love you, congratulations!' because I love Cathy and Annie and because they deserve all the applause in the world after putting together this magnificent "workshop-which-is-not-one". But I will add that if you have any doubts, if you go forward-backward-forward, if you're new to the field, if you've been rolling around for several years, if you bite your nails before each high season, if you ask questions, if you feel alone, if you need to get out from behind your screen, if you lack inspiration... if ALL THIS or even JUST one of these statements applies, CNPUW is there for you. And I advise you to be there this year!
Veronique Moisan
I could have written only 'I love you, congratulations!' because I love Cathy and Annie and because they deserve all the applause in the world after putting together this magnificent "workshop-which-is-not-one". But I will add that if you have any doubts, if you go forward-backward-forward, if you're new to the field, if you've been rolling around for several years, if you bite your nails before each high season, if you ask questions, if you feel alone, if you need to get out from behind your screen, if you lack inspiration... if ALL THIS or even JUST one of these statements applies, CNPUW is there for you. And I advise you to be there this year!
They tell you about their experience;
Un souvenir de l'édition 2025
Un souvenir de l'édition 2023
Un souvenir de l'édition 2022
A memory of the 2021 edition
Investment
What's included
* Accommodation 2 nights in single or double occupancy,
* 2 dinners, 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts at the Manoir
* Coffee breaks
* Activities: spa, swimming pool and Mini-Putt
* 6 Workshops
* Official event notebook
* Free WIFI
*A Facebook group dedicated to the event.
* Alcohol at everyone's expense.
* Parking included
PAYMENT
Upon registration, a first payment of $350 +TX. is required to reserve your place.
The balance will be payable 2 weeks before the event. An invoice will be sent to you.
The total price varies according to the accommodation chosen;
DATE LIMITE :
4 Novembre 2025
Congratulations on your decision.
The following button will take you to the registration form.
I want to be alone with me;
Single occupancy
Total price: 1,199+tx
SStay in complete comfort in the newly renovated rooms of the Manoir! The comfort of a grand hotel in a place surrounded by nature reminiscent of a weekend at the chalet.
Features
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Intimate room in single occupancy
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Complete private bathroom
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Hairdryer, mini-fridge, coffee maker, television.
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Central air conditioning
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Smoke-free environment
I want to be alone with me;
Single occupancy
Total price: 1,199+tx
SStay in complete comfort in the newly renovated rooms of the Manoir! The comfort of a grand hotel in a place surrounded by nature reminiscent of a weekend at the chalet.
Features
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Intimate room in single occupancy
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Complete private bathroom
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Hairdryer, mini-fridge, coffee maker, television.
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Central air conditioning
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Smoke-free environment
Find yourself a friend;
Double occupation
Total price: 999+tx
SStay in complete comfort in the refined and contemporary decor of a room fitted out in perfect harmony with the heritage character of the place.
Features
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Intimate room in double occupancy (2 double beds)
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Complete private bathroom
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Hairdryer, mini-fridge, coffee maker and TV.
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Central air conditioning
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Smoke-free environment
Congratulations on your decision.
The following button will take you to the registration form.
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