Oh Shoot!
DESTINATION WORKSHOP & PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
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a retreat to help you shape your dream portfolio & build community.
THE DETAILS
July 22-25, 2025
WHEN
Luxury Villa Zambonina in Verona, Italy
WHERE
-5 total destination portfolio building couples shoots (styled by Cassidy)
-2 educational talks by Cassidy
-1 guided photoshoot with Preston Luke
-1 guided photoshoot with Lilly Red
-A stay in a luxury villa for 3 nights
-Private chef for all meals
**flights & airport transportation are not included
WHat's included?
Air-conditioned bedrooms & Bathrooms
Private pool
Private chef
Picturesque outdoor gardens
Two wings
A courtyard
The Villa
AMMENITIES
Italy is such a magical place & a HUGE hot spot for destination weddings.
Only 1.5-2 hours from Venice & Milan
It's where Romeo & Juliet takes place
There's lots to explore within 15 min of the villa
It's a photographer's dream location!
WHY VERONA, ITALY?
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Ready to learn in person with Cassidy? Grab your notepad, because Cassidy will be doing 2 in-person talks with the attendees. One session will be on a business topic, while the other will be a Q&A led by YOUR questions!
Get to shoot alongside Preston Luke while he teaches his posing process during portraits & what goes through his head while he's shooting.
Shoot alongside Lilly Red while she teaches you her directing & posing process, and learn how she achieves her signature look during composing a photo.
TICKET OPTIONS
shared bed
ALL INCLUSIVE TICKET
$5250
-5 couples (3 bridal) styled shoots fully planned by Cassidy Lynne
-2 pose-guided photoshoots (included in the original 5 styled shoots)
-2 in person group talks with Cassidy Lynne
-1 concepts & question group call pre-retreat
-3 night stay in a luxury villa
(shared bed w/ someone of the same gender)
-All meals included
single bed
ALL INCLUSIVE TICKET
-5 couples (3 bridal) styled shoots fully planned by Cassidy Lynne
-2 pose-guided photoshoots (included in the original 5 styled shoots)
-2 in person group talks with Cassidy Lynne
-1 concepts & question group call pre-retreat
-3 night stay in a luxury villa
(single bed, still sharing a room)
-All meals included
$5750
7/23 only
day pass
-1 bridal styled shoot fully planned by Cassidy Lynne
-2 couples styled shoots fully planned by Cassidy Lynne
-1 in person group talk with Cassidy Lynne
-1 pose-guided photoshoot (included in the original 3 shoots)
-Meals included for the day
$1950
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*$10 application fee will be
applied to total due once accepted
payment plans will be available per request.
1. Submit your application & pay the $10 application fee
2. If accepted*, your fee will go towards your final amount due
3. You'll receive an email about the status of your application.
4. If accepted, your contract & deposit will be due within 48 hours.
*applications are evaluated on a first come, first serve basis
APPLICATION PROCESS
HOW TO APPLY
The Shoots
Each shoot will be unique & portfolio building
2 of these shoots will be guided by Preston or Lilly
All shoots are curated to help you build a destination & creative portfolio
The exact concept for each shoot will be revealed to the attendees 1 month before the event!
what will the shoots be?
2 Bridal Couples
1 Solo Bride
2 Engaged Couples
event timeline
tuesday 7/22
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3pm arrival to the villa & check in
5pm dinner provided
6pm welcome chat
8pm evening activities & free time
wednesday 7/23
9am speaking session 1 with Cassidy
12pm lunch
2pm shoots 1 & 2 at the villa
6pm dinner
7pm headshots
8pm shoot 3
THURSDAY 7/24
8am breakfast
9am speaking session 2 with Cassidy
12pm lunch
2pm free time
6pm dinner
7pm shoot 4 & 5
9pm evening free time
friday 7/25
11am checkout
*timeline is subject to change at anytime
-Fly into Verona (20 minutes from Villa)
-Fly into Milan (2.25 hours to Verona, 2 hours to Verona train station)
-Fly into Venice (1.5 hours from Villa)
questions?
How do i get to Verona?
-By train from Venice or Milan to Verona
Then schedule a ride from Verona to the Villa
Typical cost is $55 for a ticket
Ride is around 1 hour long
-By bus from Venice to Verona
-Arrange a car service (my recommendation)
You can share & split this with other attendees if you arrive at similar times!
Look into Autoservizi Scopa Simona, Transfeero, Black Lane, or Taxi Italy
-Rent a car! (if doing this, please let me know ASAP since there's limited parking spots)
How do i get from the airport to the villa?
This retreat is for any couples or wedding photographers! The shoots will be geared towards couples & weddings. You don't have to be super experienced to attend, but you do have to comfortable posing couples & shooting in groups. This retreat will be a great way to meet new photographers, learn from Cassidy, and grow your destination portfolio.
who is this retreat for?
Flights & airport transportation are not included. Transportation to & from the villa is not included in the ticket price. Please plan accordingly!
Average flight costs
United States to Venice - $800-$1100
United States to Verona - $1200-$1400
There will be anywhere from 10-16 attendees overnight attendees, and no more than 8 people per shooting group.
How many spots are there?
Are flights included?
applications are evaluated on a first come, first serve basis
APPLY NOW
APPLICATIONS OPEN 1/27 AT 12PM EST
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