Lose yourself in the tranquility of morning coffee lakeside before a yoga session to clear the mind prior to delving into a day filled of photography.
“If you want to live your life in a creative way, as an artist, you have to not look back too much. You have to be willing to take whatever you’ve done and whoever you were and throw them away.” Steve Jobs

REGISTRATION: SOLD OUT – ALL INCLUSIVE | ROOM . FOOD . DRINK
AUGUST 6-8 2012. Room is available Sunday night the 5th thru Wednesday the 8th
About the Retreat
Focus
This is a workshop that will focus on people photography: Portrait, Fashion, Boudoir, Couples.
Mission
Plan on 3 days of learning photography at a calm pace. Let go of the business brain and concentrate only on the art of photography.
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a photographic retreat where a small group of people could hang for 3 days in one place. Room, food, drinks and covered in the cost. This is absolutely ALL INCLUSIVE.
I was in a rut as a wedding photographer in the mid 2000’s I was starting to resent photography. I was so focused on the business I forgot why I loved being a photographer in the first place. I made a decision to go back to college and start doing all kinds of personal projects. It is exactly what I needed to fall in love with photography again.
I want to share the Zen like experience that I had. Where the camera is just a instrument used to produce the images I have inside me. I wan’t this retreat to be a starting point for you to have that experience. It is a focus on the craft of photography and beyond. I want to share all the techniques I use with exposure and lighting but also, more importantly, how to interact with people to make great images.
Topics
- Exposure
- Lighting
- Posing
- Post Processing
- Creating
- Developing of an Idea
- Composition
- Seeing
- Believing in Yourself
Is this workshop for you?
Ask yourself…Do you:
Need to recharge your creative juices?
Love photography and want to be immerse yourself for 3 days?
Want to understand light and how to manipulate it?
Want to understand how to work with people in photography to get real emotion?
Love fashion and want to learn how to shoot like Vogue?
Just need a break?
Think that the craft of photography is important?
Workshop Details
Cost to Attend: $1495
Registration Includes: Instruction, Food, Drink, Lodging, Models.
There is a limit of 10 people that can attend. Two of the rooms have double beds so we need 4 people for roommates.
There will be 4 models to work with, as well as each other. I strongly believe in photographers having their own photograph taken. You will be able to use any images for portfolios.
Bring comfortable shoes and clothes. You will have the opportunity to do Yoga in the mornings. Yoga teaches you about your own body and helps in posing. It is also a great way to start a day and clear your mind from the clutter.
We will also be going on a photographic hike to a natural spring. There is a lot of uphill walking on stairs.
At the house, there is an Infinity pool that looks over the Lake, plus a large hot tub and steam room to relax in.
We will have movie nights in the cinema room.
If you book and are unable to attend, 1/2 of cost will be refunded or you can apply fees to another retreat.
About the Lakehouse
Location
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Amenities
- Morning Yoga
- Steam Room
- Infinity Pool
- Hot Tub
- Fire Pit
- Cinema room
- Luxurious Bedrooms
- Walk-in Roman showers
- Complimentary Adult Drinks
This is a time to relax and learn.
Use the Zen of photography to reach heightened enlightenment and trust yourself to let go of the normal to make images.
Preparing for the Workshop
Transportation
Please book flights to arrive before 6pm on Sunday. If that is not possible, see if there is a Saturday flight and stay with me Saturday night.
If you are flying, there will be a person driving from Kansas City International Airport Sunday late afternoon. It is about a 3.5 hr drive to the lakehouse. Flights out should be booked for Thursday late afternoon-evening.
Lodging
Lodging is provided for Sunday night through Wednesday night.
Food and Drink
All food and drinks are provided, but if you have any allergies or food requests please let us know. My friend Marco will be cooking for us: Italian and American food. Lasagna, Pizza, Burgers, Dogs…
Some final words that I believe in:
“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path.”
“The quieter you become, the more you will hear.” and SEE…
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I would LOVE to attend one of your workshops, Chuckie! Love your stuff, and your very creative use of light shaping. Especially worn out public roadside equipment.
Plus, I could heckle you at every turn…
You and sandy on the same day! What fun.
dang.. I always miss these things…gotta keep better eye on those emails and fb status’s…. ugggg