BEGINNER TO BOOKED

PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT

Beginners only. Friendly, hands-on, no fluff, Real life

SMALL GROUPS (8-12) | CHEF MADE MEALS | IN PERSON EXPERIENCE |

SMALL GROUPS (8-12) | CHEF MADE MEALS | IN PERSON EXPERIENCE |

Online is popular — finishing is rare. This retreat is different: you’ll shoot, edit, and price before you leave. Two days. Real models. Live coaching. You’ll finish in the room and walk out ready to book clients.

By the end of the retreat you’ll have:

  • A mini portfolio on your SD card
    Images you create in guided shoots (family, portrait, brand) — proof you can do this, ready to show and share.

  • A edit workflow (Studio 22 starter preset included)
    Import → cull → clean global edit → 2–3 smart local tweaks → export. Repeatable, fast, natural.

  • A complete beginner tech toolkit
    Notion client tracker • enquiry→booking email scripts • caption templates • gallery/delivery setup • backup checklist • simple AI edit assists you’ll actually use.

  • Three beginner packages with confident pricing
    Clear inclusions, floor price you can say out loud, and word-for-word language to handle enquiries without freezing.

Finish-in-the-Room Promise: you’ll leave with work to show, a process to repeat, and a Starter Session post ready to publish.

WHY IN PERSON? (NOT ANOTHER ONLINE COURSE)

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Total beginners (“I just got a camera”)

  • Creatives & mums who want flexible, family-friendly income

  • Career-changers and hobbyists ready to finally start

If you’ve thought “settings overwhelm me… editing takes forever… I don’t know what to charge”… you’re in the right room.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN TWO DAYS

Day 1 — Shoot with Confidence
Gear check & goals • Settings that stick • Working with light • Guided stations with real models • Sunset golden hour • Import & cull

Day 2 — Edit & Launch
Edit-Fast lab (preset included) • Gallery & delivery • 3 beginner packages + pricing language • Content you can post

WHATS INCLUDED

Hands-on shoots with real people (guided stations; natural light you can repeat anywhere)

  • Edit-Fast lab with the Studio 22 starter presets

  • Three beginner packages + simple pricing script

  • Email & caption templates (enquiry → booking → delivery)

  • Notion dashboard (client workflow)

  • Pocket Cheat Cards (settings, posing prompts, shot list)

Experience extras: chef-made lunch/meals, small-group vibe, a gift pack

FORMATS

1-Day Kickstart
AM theory that sticks → live shoot → PM edit
Perfect if you want momentum in a single day.

2-Day Intensive
Day 1 shooting mastery • Day 2 editing + business build.
Meals included. Accommodation options available.
Dates/locations are finalised with the waitlist first (coast • country • city).

Before: “I’m overwhelmed by settings, editing takes forever, I’m not sure what to charge.”
After: “I set my camera fast, edit cleanly, and I’ve posted an offer I’m proud of.”

FAQ

Do I need experience?
No. This is designed for absolute beginners.

Do I need a fancy camera?
No. One camera + one lens is plenty—or borrow a loaner kit.

Will I really be ready to sell after two days?
Yes. You’ll leave with 3 packages, scripts; we’ll map your first offer together.

Is accommodation included for the 2-day?
Meals are included; we’ll share accommodation options when dates drop.

I never finish online courses—how is this different?
You’ll finish in the room: shoot, edit, package—with coaches beside you, not just videos.