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May 31-June 2 2026

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





our team

Director

luxury wedding photographer

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

luxury wedding photographer

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. 

luxury wedding photographer

luxury wedding photographer

luxury wedding photographer

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

luxury wedding photographer

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

Sponsors

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.  

Sponsors

hair and make up artist

Sponsors

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!

investment

Once in a lifetime opportunity

Full Package Workshop for Photographers and Videographers

$4200, in 7 payments

Deposit to book: $800


Husband & Wife Photo and Video Duos:

$5400


Add a non-photographer plus-one: $900


Early Bird opportunity (until October 2025):

$3800 in 7 payments

Early Bird deposit to book: $700


Due to the comprehensive package for this workshop, content only or shoot only options are not available.


*Package Prices do NOT include airfare


I want to participate in the portugal workshop!

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