PHOTOGRAPHY RETREATS

Whilst there will be some coverage of photography’s technical aspects, particular attention will be paid to the creative distance travelled for participants during the retreat.  By clarifying individual strengths and weakness beforehand we can map out some goals and track these. Each attendee will have PPD (personal development plan), which will act as a good reference point for this. 

Each photographer should have some clear aims and objectives assigned beforehand, which will enable instructors to reference these during the retreat.  These photography retreats are designed to give you the opportunity to step outside yourself, either immerse yourself in a specific photographic location for building a project and exploring your own artistic interpretation, or indeed through understanding your own skillset in relation to desirable leadership traits.

Two instructors will be available to facilitate individual mentoring, photo reviews and evaluation.  This works especially well during the processing, sequencing and editing phases when there is a higher demand for feedback.  The variety of feedback options can also be beneficial.  For the leadership retreat, myself and a leadership mentor will work together in delivering the core programme.

For the leadership retreats, the first location will be Essaouira, Morocco.  This resort offers an array of photographic backdrops to facilitate the tasks planned across the 4 days.  With boutique countryside accommodation and excellent dining, it’s an all round ideal base for reconnecting and self development.  ‘Immersion photography’ and ‘themed photography trips’ will vary their destination each year, plotting less well trodden locations.