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february 21-25, 2017

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(verb) to withdraw to a quiet, secluded place where one can relax

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relax

after a season of 14-hour days on your feet and endless editing marathons, give yourself a chance to physically and mentally recoup and recover-- away from the stressors of everyday life

reboot

discover where your business is at, and decide where you want to go. revamp your business, your brand, and your drive, and remember why you’re passionate about your art and about serving your clients

rejuvinate

give yourself permission to focus on yourself. take a chance to refresh your spirit and re-discover your inspiration so that you return feeling refocused and recharged

looking back at my career as a professional wedding photographer and filmmaker, i reached a point where i had simply had it. i loved my art and my clients, but i was allowing my work to overrun my life. i was losing sight of the why behind my job and getting caught up in the tedious and less-than-inspiring aspects of the career. i needed to refocus. slowly, i consciously made the efforts think about my career, make a plan for our business, and re-brand. i looked at logistics, made lofty (and some not-so-lofty) goals, and re-evaluated our marketing techniques and interactions with our ideal clients. while i did all of this at home with my puppies by my side, i missed the camraderie and energy that is derived from others. i found that i was able to elevate the process through discussions with others. and as a lover of travel, i want to be able to help others have targeted + intentional conversations, establish goals, make connections, and gain inspiration in the midst of some of the most beautiful and serene surroundings. other photorgraphers frequently ask me the same sets of questions about destionation weddings. i want to be able to answer those questions while connecting professionals with each other, helping them begin to establish their destination portfolios, and inspiring them to take their businesses to another level.

Ň´ ´âļij anna is 1/2 of anna + mateo, d.c.-based destination wedding photographers and filmmakers. she has been photographing + filming weddings for seven years, and with over 140 weddings under her belt, she loves it more than ever. as a registered nurse, she’s passionate about serving others and infusing health + well-being into every aspect of life. she’s also serious about snuggle time with her two tiny pups, street tacos, gilmore girls marathons, snapping photos of bougainvillea at every given mar chance, sampling gluten-free cakes, and celebrating family. she has an extreme case of wanderlust and a desire to photograph peoples and cultures from every corner of the world.

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dreamer. wanderer. wearer of rose-colored glasses.

elise is colorado-bred converted yogi and social media marketing maven with a background in communications, blogging, and wedding planning. elise is all about self-love and optimism. she’s an outdoor enthusiast, coconut ice cream junkie, and all-around explorer. she enjoys hiking with her husband and sweet hound dog, vegan cuisine, and binge watching netflix. she has worked for various wedding planners + non-profits in the realm of styling, planning, and social media, so we’re thrilled to have her on board!

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optimist. adventurer. yogi.

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meghan is the creative + organizational genius behind mil besos costa rica, a luxury wedding planning form based out of guanacaste, costa rica. after being raised in maryland, she has guanacast been a costa rica resident for nearly a decade-- helping families explore the gorgeous central american country and planning beautiful destination weddings. she loves connecting with couples, learning their stories, and helping their wedding visions come to life! she’s also a plant-lover (and i mean, who wouldn’t be, living in costa rica!?) and crazy for everything patterned, colored vintage glassware, + thrift shops. we are so thrilled to colo have her on board for planning + coordination of both the workshop and styled shoots.

designer. plant-lover. people person.

we’re in the process of adding potential new hosts + educators, so check back!

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-pre-workshop skype consultation -daily yoga + affirmations -three gorgeous styled shoots (full wedding, elopement, + engagement) -professional headshots -3 styling bars -website + branding assessment -classes by anna, elise, + meghan

Ň´ ´RĒ غبij DAY ONE introductions welcome dinner workshop goals defining your brand

DAY TWO

DAY THREE

DAY FOUR

yoga + smoothies yoga + smoothies yoga + smoothies styling and posing revisit goals photo reviews personal wellness zipline adventures boosting business lunch + styling bar lunch lunch siesta optimism in your business siesta conquering fear capturing emotion client experience styled engagement shoot destination industry styled wedding dinner headshots final reflections brand feedback styled bridal session fiesta + dance party night swim dinner

there will be a final breakfast + goodbyes on saturday morning.

this is a working schedule, so all activities are subject to change; however, we are planning shoots with horses + beautiful details + waterfalls, so we promise; you won’t be disappointed!

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FEES OTHER INFO 4 nights stay at el sabanero single occupancy room +$150 3 meals per day airport: liberia (LIR) 1 yoga clas per day flights should arrive by 6 p.m. on chakra balancing workshop 11/1 transportation to and from airport canopy zipline tour cano this workshop is for professional 3 styled shoots photographers + filmmakers lookworkshop classes ing for a post-wedding season re$1500 spite and/or to expand their destination portfolios

ŞRÑâij ÂâºØ Ŗij to reserve your spot, a $350 place retainer fee is due at time of registration. two payments of $575 will be due on 1/5 + 2/1. we promise; it will be worth the investment. please feel free to reach out with questions: amgleave@gmail.com

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