Oh Shoot!

scotland WORKSHOP
& PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT

sponsored by

a retreat to help you shape your                  portfolio & build community.

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the details

May 12-15, 2026

when

Scotland UK
-stay & shoot at The Abbotsford House (Hope Scott Wing)
-a day shooting at The Gosford House

WHERE

-5 total destination portfolio building couples shoots (styled by Cassidy)
-A day shooting at The Gosford House
-1 educational talk by Cassidy
-1 guided photoshoot + Q&A with Preston Luke
-1 guided photoshoot + Q&A with  Laurken Kendall
-A stay on a luxury Scotland castle property for 3 nights
-Private chef for all meals 
**flights & airport transportation are not included

WHat's included?

One full day will be spent here
Shoots, talks, and lunch will all be here
You'll be in shooting groups of 6-9 people

the Gosford House

what to expect here:

It's a popular wedding venue in Scotland
Offers many unique rooms & landscapes
Close to the overnight house

WHY the gosford house?

shoot for a day at

Heated bedrooms &  bathrooms
Access to castle gardens after hours 
Private chef
Historic charm
Billard room
Walled gardens, woodlands & river views

house AMMENITIES

It's only 1 hours away from Edinburgh & 1.5 hours away from Glasgow
Castle was home of writer Sir Walter Scott and the house was for his granddaughter
The historic-castle aesthetic & layers of textures, detail, and history

WHY abottsford?

The Abbotsford House

stay & shoot at

- Nelia, previous workshop attendee

"As my first workshop, the experience was top tier!! Seriously Cassidy the bar is set so high 🤭 It was amazing to witness everyone’s style/workflow. I can’t stress my appreciation to everyone who helped me understand my camera better + be more confident in my work 🥹✨ "

 inspired by Scotland’s history & landscape

story-driven & cinematic shoots

Meet The Speakers

Ready to learn in person with Cassidy? Grab your notepad, because Cassidy will be doing 1 in-person talk with the attendees. 

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 Laurken 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

$5700

-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 on the luxury castle property
   (shared bed w/ someone of the same gender)
-All meals included

5/13 at the Gosford House 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

$3250

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payment plans will be available per request.

1. Submit your application
2. If accepted*, you'll receive an email about the status of your application.
4. If accepted, your contract & deposit will be due within 24 hours otherwise your spot if forfeited to another applicant.

*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 Laurken
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

- ruth, previous workshop attendee

"Thank you so much for all the planning and for making us feel right at home the moment we arrived. I’m so grateful y’all made it happen and kept things flowing with such calm and collected energy throughout the workshop. It made everything feel so easy and enjoyable!"

event timeline

tuesday 5/12

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3pm arrival to the house & check in
5pm dinner provided
6pm welcome event
8pm shoot 1

wednesday 5/13

8am leave for Gosford House
10am-12pm guided shoot 1 and shoot 3
1pm lunch
2-3pm Q&A with Laurken
3-5pm shoot 4 and 5
6pm leave Gosford House (day pass leave)
7pm shoot at cliffs
9pm late dinner at House

THURSDAY 5/14

9am breakfast
10am-1pm free time
1pm lunch
2pm Cassidy's talk
6pm dinner
7pm Preston's guided shoot & Q&A

friday 5/15

10am checkout

*timeline is subject to change at anytime

-Fly into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — approx 1 hour to Abbotsford by train or car
-Fly into Glasgow Airport (GLA) — a larger international hub with good onward travel options
-Fly into Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) — often serves budget/low-cost flights; from here you can connect onward by rail or road

questions?

How do i get to scotland?

From Edinburgh Airport, Abbotsford House is about a 1-hour drive, and from Glasgow Airport approximately 1.5 hours. If travelling by train, take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank (around 55 minutes), then book a short taxi to the estate. We recommend arranging a taxi in advance, especially if travelling with luggage.

How do i get from the airport to abbotsford house?

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 Edinburgh - $700-$1000
United States to Glasgow - $800-$1100

There will be anywhere from 10-14 attendees overnight attendees, and no more than 7 people per shooting group.

How many spots are there?

Are flights included?

applications are evaluated on a first come, first serve basis

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APPLICATIONS OPEN 1/27 AT 12PM EST

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