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RECENT WORKSHOP | RETREATS
REVIVAL
Destination Weddings Bootcamp
March 5 – 9th, 2023
Playa Troncones, Mexico
This was a one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experience.
Our attendees captured a real wedding with us.
ARE YOU READY?
JOIN US on an extensive Workshop ADVENTURE!
We have 17 years of experience as international wedding photographers and educators.
Education and training is the best investment you can make.
Come explore, learn and connect with us.
LIMITED SPACE!
only 15 seats are available
Build YOUR Portfolio
We will create a FULL WEDDING with real wedding couples,
including a ceremony and creative sessions
Discover new ways of seeing
Expand your skills
Start attracting destination weddings
Connect with our community
All inclusive EXPERIENCE
Our incredible venue, PRESENT MOMENT is an exclusive oceanfront boutique hotel situated at the heart of charming Troncones Beach. Nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling Mexican Riviera, our venue has ambience of nature’s grandeur and the beautifully landscaped tropical grounds for us to settle in and make ourselves comfortable!
Each of the eleven unique palapa-style bungalows were designed and built by hand using traditional materials and offer the sound of the waves and views of the sea. All rooms have easy access to the pool, beach, and dining
This gorgeous setting is just steps to the beach, but also has a pool and offers daily wellness classes like yoga and morning meditation and also spa & wellness treatments.
The restaurant on site will be serving up local healthy gourmet cuisine which is a delicious Intercontinental Fusion style featuring fresh-caught seafood, vegetarian specialties, regional Latin American dishes, Asian delicacies, and house-made Desserts.
Your DESTINATION ADVENTURE Includes:
- Your shared accommodation (private room available for additional cost)
- All meals & non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily activities
- Spa, pool, jacuzzi and beautiful gardens
- Airport transfer (round trip)
- FULL ACCESS to all the coaches!
- Guaranteed destination wedding portfolio
*does NOT include airfare, alcoholic beverages on-site, staff gratuity, excursions, massage or any other add-ons
What we will Learn?
~How to see creative composition and dramatic light & shadow
~Off-Camera Flash Deep Dive including:
lighting real moments
creative portraits under pressure
epic reception & party photos
~Photograph a real destination wedding setting
& walk away with an exclusive DW portfolio
~Learn all of our settings and tricks
~Mastering the Client Experience
~Workflow & Editing
~All our Destination Wedding Strategies
~Website Reviews
~Honest image evaluations that will polish your perspective & portfolio
~Strategic SEO & Copyright
Have a ton of fun and connect with a great community!
How will we learn?
There will be lots of hands-on challenges with quality time to practice skills and refine perspectives.
We are huge fans of round table discussions where everyone can discuss their challenges, strengths and weaknesses, so everyone can improve!
Share the best of the best insights/tips/tricks, and have conversations about life, weddings, work, marketing, business, and more.
How it Works
#1. Sign up
Make your deposit and save your spot.
#2. Video Call with Us
Hop on a video call with us to get to know you and get pumped!
#3. Go!
Book your plane ticket.
Grab your gear.
Meet us there!
“Education is the #1 way to advance your skills, business, and network.“
Kind Words – from past attendees
“I not only gained a goodie bag of technical skills, but also a deeper connection to my craft. Through their combined wisdom, Tree’s gentle passion, and Jos’ masterful storytelling, I left this workshop refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to take my business to the next level!”
“I wanted to express my gratitude for the amazing experience I had in Mexico. It was so wonderful to learn from you … and also to get to know you both. You are amazing photographers, teachers, AND humans! I’m so happy to have shared that experience with everyone!!!”
“We learned so much! We absolutely love this community of photographers. The hands-on challenges we had gave us so much confidence. And the off camera flash challenges were a game-changer!”
“Thank you so much for being such an incredible artist! Thank you for all your guidance, you guys were amazing! You and Tree are such a dynamic team! I am very lucky to have met you both.”
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curiosity fuels our vision!
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