CAIRO
November 12–14, 2027
SHAMAYIM Photo Shoot Expeditions are immersive, editorial-level creative experiences curated for the creation of exceptional, world-class imagery. For 2027, SHAMAYIM brings the Expedition to Cairo, Egypt.
Cairo is a city where ancient civilization, monumental architecture, desert landscapes, rich textures, and contemporary culture converge to create an extraordinary canvas for fashion photography. The pyramids of Giza, expansive desert landscapes, ancient stone architecture, and the visual intensity of one of the world's great cities provide an environment unlike anywhere else.
For 2027, SHAMAYIM travels to Egypt with a renewed editorial vision centered on the timeless visual language of Cairo and Giza. This expedition transforms one of the world's most historically significant destinations into a series of refined luxury fashion editorials, combining sophisticated styling, cinematic lighting, intentional storytelling, and SHAMAYIM's distinctive photographic approach with the monumental beauty of Egypt.
It is a professionally produced editorial production where photographers, models, and fashion designers collaborate to create portfolio-defining work against one of the most visually powerful landscapes in the world.
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Behind the scenes of SHAMAYIM's Photo Shoot Expedition.
Expedition Itinerary
November 12–14, 2027
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DAY ONE — ARRIVAL
Friday
11:00 AM–4:00 PM — Cairo Arrivals
Private airport pickup.
3:00 PM — Hotel Check-In
5:00 PM — Creative Welcome
7:00 PM — Welcome Dinner
8:30 PM — Egypt Editorial Briefing
Wardrobe assignments and shoot concepts.
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DAY TWO — EGYPT EDITORIAL
Saturday
5:30 AM — Makeup
Early departure for the best light.
7:00 AM — Shoot One
GIZA / PYRAMIDS
Luxury fashion against the pyramids.
10:00 AM — Shoot Two
DESERT EDITORIAL
Minimal styling, architectural silhouettes and dramatic light.
12:30 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Shoot Three
CAIRO ARCHITECTURE
Ancient stone, Islamic architecture and urban Cairo.
4:30 PM — NILE / GOLDEN HOUR
Final editorial sequence.
7:30 PM — Dinner at Resort
9:00 PM — BTS / IMAGE REVIEW
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DAY THREE — DEPARTURE
Sunday
7:30 AM — Breakfast
8:30 AM — Final portraits
10:30 AM — Check-Out
11:00 AM onward — Airport Transfers
VIDEO
Behind the scenes of SHAMAYIM's Photo Shoot Expedition.
Lodging
JAZ Pyramids Resort — Giza, Egypt
The resort is surrounded by approximately nine acres of landscaped gardens and offers an outdoor pool, spa, gym, restaurants and event facilities. It is particularly well suited to the expedition because the property itself can provide a relaxed luxury environment while keeping the production close to the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum.
VIDEO
Behind the scenes of SHAMAYIM's Photo Shoot Expedition.
Shoot locations
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Behind the scenes of SHAMAYIM's Photo Shoot Expedition.
Who Should Attend the Expedition?
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Photographers looking to strengthen their portfolio, expand into fashion or editorial work, or gain experience directing talent in high-production environments will benefit from hands-on shooting opportunities under SHAMAYIM’s guidance. The expedition offers access to premium locations, experienced talent, and a complete production environment that would be difficult and expensive to coordinate independently.
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This expedition is ideal for aspiring and working fashion models seeking to develop a stronger, more competitive portfolio with editorial imagery that stands apart from conventional studio or city-based work. Shooting in Egypt provides access to cinematic landscapes, ancient architecture, and luxury environments that communicate range, sophistication, and international appeal. Models will benefit from direct posing and performance direction, multiple styled concepts, and content suitable for agency submissions, personal branding, and portfolio development.
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Fashion designers seeking powerful campaign imagery, lookbook content, or editorial visuals for their collections will find Egypt to be an unmatched setting. From architectural grandeur to stark desert landscapes and luxury marine environments, the expedition allows designers to showcase garments in settings that amplify craftsmanship, silhouette, and brand identity.
VIDEO
Behind the scenes of SHAMAYIM's Photo Shoot Expedition.
Why Attend the Expedition?
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Participants leave with elevated content created in locations that are visually rare, culturally rich, and globally recognizable.
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Rather than attempting to self-produce abroad, attendees join a fully organized creative operation with logistics, transportation, accommodations, and production support handled for them.
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Access SHAMAYIM’s Creative Direction
Participants gain the opportunity to work directly within SHAMAYIM’s visual framework, receiving guidance on posing, lighting, styling, creative execution, and editorial storytelling.
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Network With Serious Creatives
The expedition intentionally gathers models, photographers, stylists, designers, and artists in one environment, creating opportunities for future collaborations and professional relationships.
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Experience Egypt Through Fashion and Art
Beyond production, the itinerary includes structured exploration time, cultural immersion, and sightseeing woven into the experience.
VIDEO
Behind the scenes of SHAMAYIM's Photo Shoot Expedition.
FAQs
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Your expedition includes:
Private Hotel accommodations
Meals
All local transportation
Airport transfers
Expedition manager support
Access to all scheduled shoots and locations
Creative direction from SHAMAYIM
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Participants are responsible for:
International airfare
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)
Personal shopping and incidental expenses
Wardrobe, equipment, and personal creative tools
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Not necessarily. However, this expedition is best suited for individuals who are serious about portfolio development and prepared to work in a production-oriented environment.
Models: Beginner to advanced accepted
Photographers: Must understand camera fundamentals
HMUA / Stylists / Designers: Should have working experience or portfolio goals
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No. Participants should bring their own professional equipment.
Photographers should bring:
Camera bodies
Lenses
Batteries
Chargers
Memory cards
Laptop/hard drives (recommended)
Hair, makeup, and styling professionals should bring their full kits.
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Moderately demanding. Some locations require walking, early call times, and working outdoors in desert or temple environments.
Participants should be comfortable with:
Long shoot days
Travel transitions
Variable terrain
Early mornings
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Yes. The itinerary includes designated exploration and sightseeing windows, allowing participants to experience Egypt beyond production.
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No. This is a portfolio development expedition and production experience. While education and guidance are embedded into the experience, the primary objective is creating strong professional imagery.
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Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain production quality, creative focus, and personalized attention.
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Registered participants will receive:
Welcome packet
Full itinerary
Packing guide
Wardrobe recommendations
Arrival instructions
Group communication details
Closer to departure.
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A dedicated Expedition Manager will be on-site throughout the experience to oversee logistics, scheduling, transportation coordination, and participant support.
Investment & Booking
The SHAMAYIM Expeditions are immersive creative experiences designed for photographers, models, filmmakers, stylists, and visual creatives seeking to elevate both their portfolio and artistic vision through destination editorial production.
Every expedition is intentionally organized to remove logistical stress from participants so they can focus entirely on creating exceptional work, building relationships, and experiencing the destination.
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Investment $3,995
The model experience is structured as a 3-look SHAMAYIM Portfolio Session.
Includes:
2 nights luxury all-inclusive resort accommodation
Airport pickup and return transportation
All expedition meals
Welcome dinner
Shoot-day dinner
All transportation during the expedition
Professional makeup artist
Makeup application and touch-ups
3 fully styled editorial looks
Wardrobe provided
Styling and creative direction
3-look photography session with SHAMAYIM
Professional photographer-directed posing and movement
Multiple shooting locations
10 Professionally produced editorial images
Behind-the-scenes photography
Behind-the-scenes video
Portfolio-ready retouched images
Opportunity to appear in the expedition's group editorial content
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Investment $3,495
Includes:
2 nights luxury all-inclusive resort accommodation
Airport pickup and return transportation
All expedition meals
Welcome dinner
Shoot-day dinner
All transportation during the expedition
Professional SHAMAYIM production
Professional model
Professional makeup artist
Professional model makeup
Curated wardrobe for the model
Editorial shooting environments
Creative direction by SHAMAYIM
Model direction
Behind-the-scenes photography
Behind-the-scenes video
Professional portfolio images
Access to the complete expedition production
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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.
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GUEST PARTICIPATION (Family & Friends)
Guests may accompany participants in a non-production capacity.
$550 PER GUEST
Includes:
Hotel accommodations (shared with host)
Ground transportation during expedition
Access to sightseeing (non-production zones only)
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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.
Registration
To ensure a seamless experience, all participants must complete the following steps to officially secure their place on the expedition.
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Step 1: Submit Registration Form
Complete the official SHAMAYIM Expedition Registration Form below.
Provide your participant information, creative role, contact details, and any additional services or accommodations you may require.
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After submitting your registration form, the SHAMAYIM team will review your application and confirm availability.
Once approved, you will receive your official expedition confirmation email with payment instructions and next steps.
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If selected, you will receive an official acceptance email with:
Confirmation of participation
Payment instructions
Travel and onboarding details
Full expedition guide
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Once confirmed, you will receive your welcome packet, including:
Detailed itinerary
Packing and wardrobe guide
Travel instructions
Group coordination details