Pestana Palace, Lisbon
Pestana Palace, Lisbon
Pestana Palace, Lisbon
This incredible location in Lisbon, Portugal will take your portfolio beyond what you've imagined! Shooting at Pestana Palace with us will pave the way to your luxury level clientele. Along with amazing training by Lauren Ashley Studios, get it all in one place, one trip. Change your business forever, in Portugal!
Lauren Ashley Studios
Pestana Palace, Lisbon
Pestana Palace, Lisbon
Believe that you can have lasting success, and a consistent brand in the luxury space! Join us in Portugal with Lauren Ashley Studios to do exactly that, and change your business forever! Lauren will train you in the luxury photography market, she will give you all the tools to reach your potential and exceed it. Don't miss this rare opportunity to grow in this immersive experience with Lauren Ashley.
The experience
Wedding Content at a Palace
Wedding Content at a Palace
Wedding Content at a Palace
The exquisite luxury details with this workshop are jaw-dropping, mind-blowing and beyond! We'll feature exclusive spaces, only available with our workshop opportunity. This is the Blue Room at Pestana Palace that will be part of our content opportunity.
Our models
Wedding Content at a Palace
Wedding Content at a Palace
We will feature 5 model couples for the Portugal opportunity, to optimize your experience, offering a smooth shooting flow. You will gain a variety of detail that elevates your portfolio and shows your destination experience.
Immersive workshop
Immersive workshop
Immersive workshop
Lauren Ashley will offer her mentorship during the editorial shooting at Pestana Palace. You'll gain a first-hand, one-on-one experience learning alongside Lauren, to see ways to improve what you curate in your photography.
Shoot in lisbon
Immersive workshop
Immersive workshop
We are featuring other shoot locations in Lisbon to give you alternate situations for your content. We'll be hosting an elopement shoot on Lisbon's gorgeous coast, along with engagements in the city while experiencing the Portuguese culture.
workshop schedule
Enjoy the Luxury of a Portuguese Palace
Day 1:
Arrival, Check in
Meet & Greet
Section 1 Workshop with Lauren Ashley
Welcome Dinner
Social
Day 2:
Breakfast at the Palace
Section 2 Workshop with Lauren Ashley
Lunch at the Palace
Afternoon/Evening Editorial Shoot
Group Dinner with Lauren Ashley
Social
Day 3:
Breakfast at the Palace
Morning Wedding Portrait Shoot
Check out, Transfer to central Lisbon for lunch
Afternoon Engagement Shoot in the city
Transfer to the Beach
Evening Elopement Shoot on the Beach
(Optional) Farewell group Dinner
Departure
The Design
Design By
Indoor Tablescape
Outdoor Tablescape
Outdoor Tablescape
Ceremony Design
Ceremony Florals
Outdoor Tablescape
Ceremony Florals
Ceremony Florals
Ceremony Florals
Pestana Palace
Ceremony Florals
Ceremony Florals
our team
Director
workshop host: Lauren Ashley Studios
art director
Marie Leu is a photographer of 25 years. She is passionate about photographers and incredible content. Her vision to offer exquisite content and education for photographers is unrivaled. Marie sincerely cares for each photographer and makes sure your experience is amazing!
art director
workshop host: Lauren Ashley Studios
art director
Cecilia Leu, daughter of the Director, is an exceptional Artist, creating color palettes and shoot design for Avila Weddings since the beginning. She is a talented photographer and incredible support for content and art related details for our editorial quality.
workshop host: Lauren Ashley Studios
workshop host: Lauren Ashley Studios
workshop host: Lauren Ashley Studios
Lauren Ashley, of Lauren Ashley Studios, is an icon in the wedding photography industry. She is known for her exceptional photography training, her artistic eye, and her experience in the luxury wedding market. She is partnered with sponsors like Nikon USA and is key to your next level for your business.
hair and make up artist
hair and make up artist
workshop host: Lauren Ashley Studios
Susana Romo, ower of @hairandmakeupby_susy has been a cosmetologist for 15 years. She specializes in bridal hair and make up and has been hired internationally for weddings. Susy has been with Avila Weddings for over a year, providing incredible looks for our luxury wedding editorial shoots.
planner
hair and make up artist
Models: Liam & Maya
Whitney Bailey, owner of Engaged Events, is an experienced luxury wedding planner in the Dallas, Texas area. She offers the finest details and design visions, and is excited about designing and connecting with us in Portugal.
Models: Liam & Maya
hair and make up artist
Models: Liam & Maya
We are excited to offer an amazing chance to win a Spider Holster system for your mirrorless cameras, sponsored by our partner, Spider Holster! We will hold a drawing at the Portugal workshop for all participating photographers. This is next level equipment!
Models: TJ & Gabby
Models: Makayla & Corbin
Models: TJ & Gabby
Models: Mara & Wy
Models: Makayla & Corbin
Models: TJ & Gabby
Models: Makayla & Corbin
Models: Makayla & Corbin
Models: Makayla & Corbin
Sponsors
Sponsors
Models: Makayla & Corbin
We are excited to offer an amazing chance to win a Spider Holster system for your mirrorless cameras, sponsored by our partner, Spider Holster! We will hold a drawing at the Portugal workshop for all participating photographers. This is next level equipment!
Sponsors
Sponsors
Sponsors
Shoot the Veil is a company passionate about supporting wedding photographers. We are so excited to be partnered with Shoot the Veil to bring you the most amazing deals and collaborations on building your luxury portfolio!
The Opportunity
Advance your Photography Business
Wedding Photographers who participate with Avila are renewed, refreshed and connected to their craft, so engaged while shooting with us! Our photographers submit to well-known publications with confidence and walk away from our experiences knowing they are improved and can achieve next levels in their business. For Portugal in particular, we are excited to sky-rocket your path through the expertise and experience offered with Lauren Ashley! She will walk you through direct steps that effectively move you forward, and will change the way you grow, forever!
This is the moment! This workshop is for you if you would like to attract luxury clients, and get noticed in your market. This workshop will help you if you struggle to gain attention, and have tried all the most common marketing tips and tricks. You'll come away from this workshop changed, in your skills and in your business approach. If you need to grow effectively, this workshop will get it done!
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investment
Once in a lifetime opportunity
Full Package Workshop for Photographers and Videographers
Includes 2 night's stay at Pestana Palace
2-part workshop with Lauren Ashley
Full Luxury Wedding Day Editorial
Additional Wedding Portrait Session at the Palace
Engagements in Lisbon
6 meals
Single Photographer or
Videographer
$3500, in 7 payments
Deposit to book: $800
Husband & Wife Photo and Video Duos:
$5200
Deposit to book: $1000
Add a non-photographer plus-one: $900
Due to the comprehensive package for this workshop, content only or shoot only options will be considered case by case.
15% off for Shoot the Veil Members
*Package Prices do NOT include airfare