DAY ONE — SATURDAY

Editorial Vision & Creative Authority

Start Time: 7:00 AM

Welcome Breakfast & Orientation
An intentional opening to establish creative culture, production standards, and expectations. Participants are introduced to the workflow of the weekend and aligned around professionalism, collaboration, and editorial intent.

Studio Workshop I

Lighting as Language
This session focuses on using light as a narrative tool rather than a technical solution.

Participants learn:

• Editorial lighting versus commercial lighting

• Building strong base light with intention

• Sculpting faces, garments, and textures

• Creating mood, contrast, and depth

• Working efficiently under real production timelines

The workshop is hands-on, with professional models and rotating shooting opportunities.

Lunch & Creative Dialogue
A guided conversation centered on visual literacy, developing taste, and learning how to study fashion imagery without imitation.

Destination Editorial Workshop I

Exotic Automotive Editorial — Miami Beach

Participants photograph a high-fashion editorial centered around exotic luxury vehicles set against the iconic visual language of Miami Beach—oceanfront architecture, sun-washed streets, Art Deco lines, and coastal light.

This shoot emphasizes the intersection of fashion, automotive luxury, and lifestyle branding, mirroring the types of productions commissioned by luxury houses, automotive brands, and high-end publications.

Focus areas include:

• Integrating exotic vehicles as narrative elements, not props

• Balancing subject, wardrobe, and automobile without visual competition

• Working with harsh sunlight, reflective paint, chrome, and glass

• Directing talent in dynamic, high-status scenarios

• Creating images that communicate power, taste, and modern luxury

• Shooting efficiently in public environments with real-world constraints

Participants rotate through shooting roles while learning how to maintain creative authority on a complex, multi-element set.

Business of Photography Session I

Positioning Yourself for Fashion & Luxury Clients

This session addresses how photographers are perceived and hired within the fashion and luxury ecosystem.

Topics include:

• Why luxury brands hire vision, not technicians

• Portfolio curation for fashion and lifestyle credibility

• Pricing psychology at the luxury level

• Presenting yourself as an artist and cultural asset—not a service provider

Evening Dinner
Zuma Miami
An elevated group dinner designed for fellowship, connection, and informal creative conversation.

DAY TWO — SUNDAY

Identity, Narrative & Longevity

Start Time: 7:00 AM

Morning Reflection & Image Review

7:00 – 8:00 AM

The day begins with a focused review of select images from Day One. This session examines how editors and creative directors read photographs, with emphasis on intention, sequencing, and narrative cohesion. Feedback is guided, precise, and designed to sharpen editorial judgment rather than overwhelm.

Destination Editorial Workshop II

Private Yacht Editorial at Sea

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Participants board a private yacht for an exclusive fashion editorial shoot on open water—one of the defining experiences of the retreat.

Focus Areas

• Creating luxury imagery in a moving environment

• Working with natural light, reflection, and horizon lines

• Directing models with clarity in dynamic conditions

• Managing wind, motion, and limited space

• Maintaining composure and creative control under real-world constraints

Editorial Themes

• Modern leisure and understated luxury

• Ease, power, and presence

• Fashion as lifestyle, not performance

This session challenges photographers to produce clean, cinematic imagery that feels refined, global, and editorially relevant.

Lunch at Sea

12:30 – 1:30 PM

A catered lunch aboard the yacht provides time for conversation, reflection, and informal mentorship while returning to shore.

Business of Photography Session II

Building a Sustainable Career in Fashion Photography

2:30 – 3:30 PM

This closing business session focuses on longevity, independence, and creative freedom.

Topics Include

• Editorial work as strategic marketing

• Licensing, usage, and ownership fundamentals

• Building long-term relationships with brands and creatives

• Creating income streams aligned with your vision

• Designing a career that supports your lifestyle, not just your output

Participants leave with a grounded framework for growth beyond the retreat.

Closing Dinner

7:30 PM

Jaya at The Setai – Miami Beach

The retreat concludes with a final group dinner at Jaya, an iconic Miami destination known for its refined cuisine, strong musical atmosphere, and elegant bar culture. This evening is designed for celebration, connection, and reflection in a setting that balances luxury, energy, and intention—while offering thoughtful vegetarian options.

Participants depart with:

• Two completed fashion editorials

• Refined creative direction

• Professional business clarity

• Meaningful creative relationships