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1 Retreat, 2 Epic Destinations, 3 Nights, 4 Days, 9 Shoots, 
Irreplaceable Community, Unforgettable Memories
& Your Dream Portfolio

NOVEMBER 6 - 9, 2023

Two of the West Coast's most sought after destinations + every photographers dream...

Palm Springs

Joshua Tree

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FRIENDS, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS.

For four whole days we will be exploring Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, California with five STUNNING couples. This is a great opportunity to add images to your portfolio that showcase your ability to photograph both a couples engagement session + marriage ceremony!

Plus, we’re intentionally holding it in a premium destination spot in SoCal —


SO YOU'RE BASICALLY GETTING THAT MUCH NEEDED VACATION ALONG WITH THE PORTFOLIO OF YOUR DREAMS.

4 COUPLES SHOOTS

3 ELOPEMENTS 

2 MIRCO WEDDINGS

This Retreat Will Include A Total Of Nine Unqiuely Epic Photoshoots

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Each elopement & micro wedding will be a realistic, all-day event that incorporates all of the details you would find in a real wedding or elopement.

This includes...

GETTING READY

EMOTIONAL FIRST LOOKS

DETAILED FLAT-LAYS WITH CUSTOM STATIONARY

UNIQUELY THRILLING SEND OFFS

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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Four of the couples will participate in both an engagement session & an elopement or wedding session. I purposefully designed the shoots this way to give you a portfolio that captures the wedding process from start to finish. With many retreats, you walk away with a few isolated galleries.

With this content retreat,

YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH COMPLETE                                                      

featuring all aspects of the wedding days (and everything leading up to them) that your future clients will want to see!

Real Galleries

a Peek at The Details

Wind In My Sails
Elopement

PALM SPRINGS WIND FARM

HELICOPTER EXIT

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Joshua Tree Elopement

JOSHUA TREE SUNRISE

VINTAGE JEEP EXIT

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Free Bird
Elopement

HISTORIC PALMS DRIVE

COVERTIBLE CADILLAC

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Palm Springs
Micro Wedding

BOUTIQUE VILLA

NIGHT TIME POOL JUMP

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Morado
Micro Wedding

EXCLUSIVE RENTAL VENUE

JOSHUA TREE SUNRISE

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Let's Chat About Where We're Staying...

Private  Boutique Villa

Our Airbnb is a unique, MASSIVE villa complex in downtown Palm Springs. All rooms will be double or triple occupancy, unless you request a private room (this is an extra $300 charge, and there are only three available, so act fast)! But wait, lodging isn’t the only benefit included in this incredible retreat—your payment also includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast and lunch will be take-and-go style, and all dinners will be catered.

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Lodging Isn't The Only Benefit Included In This Incredible Retreat

your payment also includes 

GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST NOV 7, 8, 9

GRAB AND GO LUNCH NOV 6, 7, 8, 9

CATERED DINNER NOV 6, 7, 8

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEADSHOT SWAPS

SURPRISE CUSTOM GOODIE BAGS

 

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But Friends, There's Even MORE

(I know, I know, it just keeps getting better)



THE MAN, THE LEGEND, NATHAN CHASNKI

I know, I know. Social Media is HARD. How the heck do you market yourself on Instagram. And tik tok? That's a whole other beast. Nathan is an expert on how to utilize social media as a tool to connect with your ideal client AND grow your business. 
He will be joining us for a live information packed presentation, follow by the opportunity for you to ask questions during a Q&A.

Nathan Chanski is a Wedding Photographer, Business Coach, and Course Creator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He runs a full-time wedding photography business, an education and coaching platform for photographers, and is also the host of the Passion With Purpose Podcast - a podcast for photographers and creatives. While he lives and breathes for the entrepreneurial journey, His primary passion is always centered around glorifying God through everything he does, building a life with his wife Kayla, and inspiring individuals to create the life and career of their full potential. He will be available for a live Q&A following his information packed presentation. 

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An Epic Guest Speaker

Now Let's Talk Money.

Despite the insane amount of value included in this retreat, my goal is still to make it accessible and affordable for you

EARLY BIRD (MARCH 28 - 31)
** we expect to sell out during the early release, so don't miss your chance to get in and save $200! **

$1800

PAY IN FULL ($1800)
 at time of booking
 

PAY IN 4 INSTALLMENTS OF $450
 (first $450 is required upon registration as a deposit to secure your spot)

Frequently Asked Questions

I do offer a payment plan option, allowing you to make payments on March 28th (or day of booking), May 15th, July 15th, and September 15th. Early Bird payments are $450/payment, and $500/payment for non-Early Birders. For this price, getting this highly detailed, crazy epic retreat/vacation that is going to launch your business to new heights seems like the deal of the century to me!

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