A Fine Art Luxury Photography and Cinematography Workshop

NOVEMBER 11-14

Castillo de Monda, Marbella, Spain

Otherworldly Decadence: when old-world romance collides with modern design.

This retreat is curated for a select group, a tight-knit community of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional talent in their field. Whether you're a photographer, cinematographer, or designer, your work has stood out, and your commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed.

Elevate Retreat is more than an event; it's an experience meticulously designed to nurture creativity, foster genuine connections, and elevate your skills to new heights. Our commitment to maintaining an intimate atmosphere ensures that each participant is an integral part of a community that values excellence and mutual support.

Please fill out a form to reserve your seat and you will get an email the same day.

What Will be Covered

• Finding Confidence: Learn how to cultivate unwavering confidence in your craft, even during challenging times.

• Turning Hopeless Situations into Opportunities: Discover strategies to navigate obstacles and transform setbacks into stepping stones towards success. And what your success means to you.

• Nurturing Relationships: Explore how building genuine connections with vendors, planners, and clients fosters trust and leads to more than referrals.

• Sales Psychology: the importance of unveiling the client’s needs and how to address them.

• Understanding the buyer's journey: How to deliver at each stage.

• Creativity unlocked: Developing methods to improve creativity: Creating work that resonate with the client while also staying true to oneself, staying relevant without selling your soul.

• Photography x Videography - Mindsets

• The power of connections: How to maximize them.

• How to market to and then serve the expectations of ultra luxury clients.

• And more …

Crafting an inspiring portfolio that resonates with your brand and attracts your ideal clients is a blend of artistry and strategic thinking. The goal is to create an emotional connection with your audience, inspiring them and making them feel confident in choosing you for their wedding needs.

This experience promises not just professional growth but a journey of artistic elevation, where your business transcends expectations. The luxurious setting and collaboration with industry leaders are set to ignite creativity and inspiration, offering a transformative experience in a magical environment.

What’s Included:

• Welcome Cocktail Reception on Monday

• Daily breakfast

• Castle lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday

• Magical dinner on Tuesday & Wednesday

• 3 nights lodging at host hotel

• Professional headshot for your portfolio or website

• BTS photo coverage of all guests throughout the event

• Leisure time to explore the magic of Costa del Sol on your own

• 2 days of Interactive workshops

• Champagne chats - ability to enjoy conversations with likeminded friends #bosses

• Transportation to and from airport

• Curated Welcome Gifts and other surprises

  *Activities are subject to modification for best experience. Attendees will receive a more detailed schedule prior to the retreat.*

Photo Opportunities:

• 3 high end, luxury produced editorial shoots with professional male and female models and couture fashion

• Welcome Party, full wedding and elopement

• Lush indoor floral installation

• Detailed reception table top

• Fine custom stationery and flat lay details to complement

• Dessert vignette

• Historic Castillo de Monda built on foundations from the 9th century with models for reception shoot and editorial poses

This setting, combined with the guidance of renowned wedding pros, promises a holistic experience that can reignite creativity, clarify purpose, and breathe new life into one's brand and artistic vision.

Host Location - Castillo de Monda

Join Leona Morelock, wedding industry enthusiast, alongside 4 globally-renowned photographers, cinematographers and wedding industry pros from the US and Europe for a restorative retreat in the luxurious and iconic Marbella, Spain!

The retreat will be hosted at Castillo de Monda which is endowed with a subtle balance between ancestral stones and the modern world. This retreat is like a dream for fine art creatives! It's a rare opportunity to learn from the best in the industry while being surrounded by the stunning beauty of Marbella, Spain. Castillo de Monda is a remarkable venue choice, and the editorial shoots promise to be nothing short of inspiring.

The comprehensive curriculum covering business development, style, technique, and branding promises to be incredibly valuable. The mix of hands-on experience and classroom learning is perfect for guests to not only refine their craft but also gain practical insights into building a successful wedding business.

The chance to gain clarity in aesthetic direction and learn strategies for attracting ideal clients is invaluable for anyone pursuing a career in fine-art. It's an experience that can truly transform one's approach to business.

Elevate Retreat is an experience that transcends the ordinary, destined to unfold like poetry in motion. It promises a breath of fresh air, brimming with divine inspiration, and invites participants to discover a new chapter—a life that's beautifully reimagined.

Guest Limit

The intimate group size of 15-20 peers allows for deeper connections and more personalized interactions. It fosters a supportive environment where individuals can learn from each other, share experiences, and build lasting relationships within the industry.

Dietary Restrictions

Culinary experiences are a big part of the retreat. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please let us know as soon as you sign up so we can plan accordingly.

Cancelation Policy

Unfortunately due to the involved logistics & up front costs of these events we have a strict no refund and no cancellation policy regardless of circumstance. If you need to cancel we will happily help you try to find a replacement for your spot, and if we can find one you will be refunded in full minus a service charge of $200 but only in the event that a replacement is found.

How will the styled shoots work?

The styled shoots will be designed with over the top floral installations, featuring luxury brands and professional bride and groom models. The shoots will be split into 3 groups that will work in shifts with the models, and each set-up to ensure a small group atmosphere with one on one attention and a very smooth shooting process. The host photographers will be available during the shoots to guide you and assist with techniques/ hands on learning.

Will I get photos of myself from the trip?

Yes! We have professional fine art photographers joining us all along the way to document the travels as a group. If you are looking to get professional imagery of yourself for your business we encourage you to schedule a session with the photographers on your tour during free time.

I will most likely be attending alone. Are others traveling alone or in groups?

Most of our guests have traveled alone (i.e. they did not come with a friend). We will gladly connect all attendees ahead of time so they can connect prior to the retreat and share a room if desired.