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Byron Bay Photographersโ€™ Retreat โ€“ Elevate Your Photography Over Three Transformative Days

Join us in stunning Byron Bay for a three-day immersive photographers' retreat, designed to elevate your craft and business. Featuring internationally renowned photographers and educators like Jai Long, Kelly Balch, Graeme Passmore, and your host, Carissa from Elk & Fir, this retreat is a game-changer for wedding and elopement photographers ready to push their creative boundaries.

This experience is more than just a workshopโ€”it's a place where authentic storytelling meets hands-on learning. Expect high-impact education on wedding and elopement photography, editorial and styled shoots, branding with LeeLou, Content Creation with Vanessa Hall, Reel Social Weddings, marketing, and LGBTQ+ inclusive storytelling that elevates your business.

We're proud to welcome Dancing With Her to the retreat, further celebrating inclusivity and diverse love stories.

What You Can Expect:

โž Immersive Styled Shoots โ€“ Curated scenes designed to build your portfolio and refine your skills
โž World-Class Educators โ€“ Learn from top photographers and industry experts
โž LGBTQ+ Inclusive Education โ€“ Discover how to create and market authentically diverse love stories
โž Business & Branding Growth โ€“ Gain insights on branding, pricing, and standing out in a competitive market

Whether you're a destination wedding photographer, an elopement specialist, or looking to refine your storytelling magic, this retreat is designed to ignite your creativity and fuel your photography career.

Donโ€™t miss this once-in-a-lifetime photography retreat where creativity meets authenticity, and your journey reaches new heights. Show the world what you seeโ€”Tell Better Stories.

August 6-8, 2025 | Byron Bay

This retreat is specifically designed for fiercely creative photographers who are looking to unleash their spirit and vibe for elopement adventures!

Craving clarity?

Step away from the daily hustle and refocus on your dreams.

Ready to grow?

Learn from the best and take your craft to the next level.

Need fresh inspiration?

Elevate your work with new perspectives and ideas.

Feeling stuck?

It's time to rediscover your passion and creative spark.

Want to connect?

Build meaningful relationships with fellow creatives who get it.

Why This Retreat is for You:

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We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Kelly Balch to VFR 02 in Byron Bay! ๐ŸŽ‰ An internationally recognised photographer, filmmaker, author, speaker, and educator, Kelly’s work is a powerful fusion of editorial fashion, storytelling, and deep
OFFICIALLY OPEN! Venture Folk Retreat 02 Early Bird Tickets are NOW ON SALE! -- When: August 6-8, 2025 -- Where: Byron Bay, Australia -- What: 3 days of epic photography education, styled shoots, and global industry experts Learn from: -- Jai Long

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