$3,550

The model rate includes the complete production experience rather than simply access to the shoot.

ACCOMMODATION

• Two-night stay at the SHAMAYIM host resort

• All-inclusive resort accommodation

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Snacks and beverages

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY

Professional makeup is included for the production day.

This allows models to arrive without needing to independently arrange and pay for a makeup artist for the expedition.

WARDROBE

Editorial wardrobe is provided for the scheduled production.

Wardrobe will be selected around the creative direction of the expedition and the individual model's look, measurements and portfolio objectives.

Models will receive multiple styled looks designed for the three photographic environments.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Models will work with participating SHAMAYIM photographers throughout the production.

The expedition provides access to:

• Multiple photographers

• Multiple editorial concepts

• Multiple locations

• Multiple lighting environments

• Coastal photography

• Desert photography

• Golden-hour photography

• Evening photography

PRODUCTION

Also included:

• Airport/resort group transportation

• Location transportation during the scheduled production

• Production coordination

• Creative direction

• Model direction

• Shoot-day scheduling

• Wardrobe coordination

• Makeup coordination

• Professional production management

WHAT THE MODEL IS REALLY RECEIVING

The objective is to leave Aruba with a varied portfolio rather than a collection of similar beach photographs.

The production is intentionally structured to provide imagery across several visual categories:

Luxury Resort → Coastal Fashion → Desert Editorial → Environmental Portraiture → Sunset Fashion → Evening Editorial

This gives models material that can be used across agency submissions, portfolios, comp cards, social media and personal branding.

Airfare is not included.

PHOTOGRAPHER PARTICIPATION

$2,250

The photographer rate is structured around access to a professionally organized editorial production rather than simply a photography workshop.

ACCOMMODATION

• Two-night stay at the SHAMAYIM host resort

• All-inclusive resort accommodation

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Snacks and beverages

MODELS

Photographers will have access to participating professional models throughout the scheduled production.

Models will be professionally prepared with makeup and editorial wardrobe.

This allows photographers to concentrate on photography, direction, composition and storytelling rather than independently assembling a production team.

LOCATIONS

The production provides access to multiple environments throughout Aruba, including:

• White-sand beaches

• Caribbean coastline

• Desert-like terrain

• Sand dunes

• Cactus landscapes

• Architectural environments

• Northern coastline

• Sunset locations

SHOOTING CONDITIONS

The production is intentionally structured around different lighting conditions.

Photographers will have opportunities to work with:

Morning Light
Soft natural light and coastal imagery.

Midday Light
Harder directional light, stronger shadows and environmental fashion.

Golden Hour
Warm directional light and movement.

Blue Hour
More cinematic evening portraiture.

PRODUCTION

Included:

• Group airport/resort transportation

• Production transportation

• Location coordination

• Model coordination

• Makeup coordination

• Wardrobe coordination

• Creative direction

• Production scheduling

• SHAMAYIM production management

WHAT THE PHOTOGRAPHER IS REALLY RECEIVING

The value is the ability to arrive in Aruba and have the major components of an editorial production already organized.

Instead of separately arranging:

Models + Makeup + Wardrobe + Locations + Transportation + Resort + Production

the photographer arrives prepared to photograph.

The goal is to leave with a body of work that demonstrates range rather than one-dimensional destination photography.

Airfare is not included.

Investment

Custom Proposal

Fashion, beauty, jewelry, accessories, swimwear, skincare, and luxury lifestyle brands are invited to participate in the expedition through editorial product placement and content creation.

Brands may participate in one of two ways:

Product Placement

Ship products directly to the production for use in editorial campaigns without attending the expedition.

Brand Representative

Attend the expedition with your products and collaborate directly with SHAMAYIM and the creative team during production.

Customized participation options are available based on each brand's marketing objectives, production requirements, and desired deliverables. Investment is determined following a consultation.

Brand Participation May Include

• Professionally art-directed editorial photography

• Luxury lifestyle imagery

• Social media content creation

• Behind-the-scenes content

• Product integration within multiple editorials

• Professional models

• Creative direction by SHAMAYIM

• Access to the luxury resort and production environment

• Networking opportunities with industry creatives

Custom quotations are provided based on campaign scope, number of products, production requirements, licensing needs, and whether a brand representative will attend the expedition.

GUEST PARTICIPATION (Family & Friends)

Guests may accompany participants in a non-production capacity.

$350 PER GUEST

Includes:

• Hotel accommodations (shared with host)

• Ground transportation during expedition

• Access to sightseeing (non-production zones only)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

SHAMAYIM STUDIOS offers several ways to reserve your place on the Photo Shoot Expedition.

Participants may choose to pay in full, use a four-month payment plan, pay through Zelle, or use approved buy-now-pay-later options through Klarna or Afterpay.

OPTION ONE

PAY IN FULL — SAVE 15%

Participants who pay their expedition balance in full at the time of booking receive 20% off the standard participation rate.

Pay-in-full pricing applies when the complete balance is received at the time of registration.

OPTION TWO

SIX-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN

Participants who prefer to spread the cost of the expedition may choose a six-month payment plan.

The standard expedition rate is divided into six equal monthly payments.

The first payment secures your participation.

The remaining payments are automatically scheduled monthly according to the participant's payment agreement.

The full balance must be paid before the expedition departure date.

ZELLE PAYMENT

Participants who prefer to pay directly through Zelle receive 15% off the standard expedition payments.

Zelle payments are treated as direct payments and are not processed through our standard card payment system.

CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS

SHAMAYIM accepts all major credit and debit cards for expedition registration.

Card payments may be made securely through the SHAMAYIM booking system.

Participants may select either the pay-in-full option or the six-month payment plan when available.

AFTERPAY & KLARNA

SHAMAYIM also accepts Afterpay and Klarna for participants who qualify through the respective payment providers.

These services allow eligible participants to divide their purchase into payments according to the terms established directly by Afterpay or Klarna.

Approval, payment schedules, eligibility and any applicable fees are determined by the respective provider and are outside of SHAMAYIM's control.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation and Confirmation

(a) Once the initial payment has been received, your booking is considered Confirmed.
(b) After confirmation, no refunds will be issued on session fees. All session rates are immediately applied to the production of your workshop.

Cancellation by Participant

(a) If you need to cancel your participation, you have the option to transfer your spot to another individual. The new participant will be responsible for the full session fee.
(b) In the case of an emergency, you may transfer your workshop fee to another session hosted by SHAMAYIM Studios within 14 days of your original session date.

Independent Contractors

(a) All non-employee contributors to your session, such as makeup artists, hair stylists, models, wardrobe stylists, designers, assistants, and other professionals, are considered independent contractors. They are not covered by this cancellation policy and will have their own terms regarding cancellations.

Cancellation by SHAMAYIM

(a) If SHAMAYIM Studios must cancel the session for any reason, you will be entitled to a full refund.
(b) Refunds will be processed within 14–21 days, depending on your financial institution’s processing times.