GREECE PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT!
 

BUILDING CONTENT AND CONNECTION FOR THE ADVENTUROUS PHOTOGRAPHER 

HECK YES! WE'RE GOING TO GREECE, BABY!

Our goal for you is to return home from our retreat with more than just stunning photographs. We want you to gain a renewed sense of passion, a deeper connection to your craft, and memories that will inspire your artistic journey for years to come. 
 
And as a bonus, you get to make some great friends & memories that last a lifetime! 

LET'S GET STARTED!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

OCTOBER. 7-12TH, 2024 
PAROS, ANTIPAROS & MILOS

OCTOBER. 7-10TH PAROS - OCTOBER.10-12TH MILOS. 

THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO SHOOT ON THREE DIFFERENT GREEK ISLANDS WITH A GUIDE TO SHOW US THE BEST LOCATIONS!!
 
THREE NIGHTS & THREE DAYS SHARED LODGING IN A LUXURY GREEK VILLA LOCATED IN PAROS, WITH A PRIVATE TERRACE AND POOL. 

TWO NIGHTS & TWO DAYS SHARED LODGING IN MILOS WITH SHUTTLES INCLUDED. (IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE MILOS ON YOUR FREE TIME, YOU ARE WELCOME TO ARRANGE YOUR OWN VEHICLE RENTAL). 

WELCOME TO GREECE GIFT PACKS! 

NINE STYLED SHOOTS WITH REAL COUPLE MODELS. 

A BREAKFAST BAR, DAILY SNACKS AND SOME DINNERS. 

FREE TIME TO EXPLORE THE ISLANDS WITH NEW FRIENDS! 

INFORMATION PACKAGE ON THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR ACTIVITIES, SHOPS, FOOD ETC. 

ACCESS TO A PRIVATE ONLINE GROUP AFTER BOOKING! THIS GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET EVERYONE WHO IS GOING BEFORE HAND, AND THE OPTION TO MAKE TRAVEL PLANS TOGETHER! 

NETWORKING! YOU'LL MEET OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS & VENDORS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE IN OUR INDUSTRY. THIS IS GREAT FOR REFERRALS, FOR LEARNING HOW OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS WORK, AND TO MAKE SOME ELOPEMENT- LOVING FRIENDS! 

EXPERIENCE! THIS LOCATION WILL PROVIDE YOU THE EXPERTISE TO PASS ONTO FUTURE CLIENTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO, BUT HAVE NEVER BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOOT IN GREECE, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

TWO AWESOME GROUP LEADERS, MINDY & MELISSA! WE WILL BE ALONG WITH YOU THE ENTIRE WAY! IF YOU NEED HELP BOOKING YOUR TRAVEL PLANS OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING AT ALL, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!! WE WANT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US TO BE STRESS FREE AND FUN!!  

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• Check-in to Villa at 2pm. 

• Greetings + Welcome Goodies.

• Meet the Group.

• Dinner with everyone!

• Free time + Pool. 

• Head to bed for an early start the next morning. 

 

• Sunrise Pool Engagement session.

• Breakfast, Coffee & Getting ready. 

• Head into Paros.

• Colorful Town Elopement Session with a Donkey.

• Break for Lunch and Free time to explore Paros. 

• Adventurous Moped Couples Session at sunset.

• Dinner at the airbnb together.  

• Free Time + Optional Group Editing. 

 

• Free Afternoon. 

• Head to Antiparos. 

• Passionate Couples Hill side session. 

• Sunset Elopement Session with a romantic table set. 

• Head for Dinner together in Antiparos. 

 

• Breakfast snacks + Coffee.  

• Head to Paros Port and Ferry over to Milos. 

• Check into our accommodations. 

• Head out for lunch + free time. 

• Sunset session at Paralia Firopotamos.

• Get ready and hit the town for dinner! 

 

• Rise and Shine for our hike up to Plaka Castle!

• Couples Sunrise session at the top of Plaka Castle.

• Head for Breakfast.  

• Couples Cliff diving session at Sarakinikos. 

• Free time/ Cliff diving! 

• Head back to hotel, get ready & hit the town for dinner and drinks! 

 

• Rise and Shine for our last shoot!!

• Sunrise Elopement at Sarakinikos Beach! 

• Head back to Hotel & check out!

• Hugs & Goodbyes. 

 

WELCOME TO OUR VILLAS!

TIMELINE

THREE NIGHTS & THREE DAYS AT A LUXURY GREEK VILLA. 

ACCOMODATIONS IN MILOS ARE TO BE DECIDED!! 

Not one, but TWO luxurious Cycladic homes! This stunning stay is located in the beautiful town of Drios, Paros. It features two side by side villas, beds for thirteen guests, a private terrace, two private pools and beach access.

THE SHOOTS!! 

MEET YOUR HOSTS! 

PRICING PACKAGES! 

 I'M MINDY! I AM THE PHOTOGRAPHER BEHIND NORDIC SOUL PHOTO, AND ALSO THE PLANNER OF SWEET RETREATS! I WAS ORIGINALLY BORN IN SWEDEN, BUT NOW LIVE HERE IN ALBERTA WITH MY DAUGHTER (MY MINI-ME), MY HUSBAND AND NEWEST ARRIVAL, OUR SON KELLEN. MY PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHING ELOPEMENTS VOW RENEWALS, WEDDINGS AND ALL THE INTIMATE MOMENTS IN BETWEEN COMES FROM MY LOVE OF MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH LOVE AND ADVENTURE. WHEN I'M NOT OUT ADVENTURING WITH ONE OF MY COUPLES, IM TEACHING KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6 LITTES, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.  

I'M MELISSA! I AM THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND CREATOR BEHIND BLV PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ONE OF YOUR HOSTS FOR THIS 'ONCE IN A LIFETIME' RETREAT! ALONG WITH BEING A FULL TIME PHOTOGRAPHER, I AM ALSO A FULL TIME MAMA TO ONE ADORABLE LITTLE BOY NAMED HAYDEN. THIS MEANS MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, YOU'LL FIND ME IN AN OVERSIZED SWEATER WATCHING CARTOONS AND EDITING WITH MY BEST BUD, MY AMAZING MAN BRENDAN, AND OUR TWO PUPS, KUZCO & RIGGS. 
  MY PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHING COUPLES & WEDDINGS COMES FROM MY LOVE OF MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND TELLING THEIR LIFE STORIES THROUGH PHOTOS. CAPTURING MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME.  
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY JOB!

HEY THERE! 

HI FRIENDS! 

A PLAYFUL POOL
ENGAGEMENT SESSION!

A COLORFUL DAY IN PAROS! 

A DREAMY SUNSET IN ANTIPAROS 

A STEAMY HILL-SIDE SESSION

CLIFF JUMPING IN MILOS SESSION

A DUSTY BLUE SEA-SIDE ELOPEMENT 

SUNSET AT SARAKINIKOS BEACH 

AN ADVENTURE IN PAROS 

SUNRISE HIKE TO PLAKA CASTLE

Capturing love in the most fun & romantic way with pool engagement photos! We will start the day bright and early with some delicious breakfast snacks, and of course. . . COFFEE! (We will need all the fuel we can get for this eventful day). 
Once our models have arrived at our Villa, we will head out to our private terrace for the most fun & playful shoot ever! With the cutest details! Pool floaties, flowers etc. . . Not to mention we'll have the most beautiful lighting at sunrise! We are going to have the best time! 
 

What a better shoot to do in Greece than one with a STUNNING elopement couple. . .And a DONKEY! 
For this Styled shoot we will explore the beautiful town of Paros with all of its amazing architecture, views and colors. Not only are you going to capture amazing images, but you also get to cuddle a donkey while doing it!
BEST DAY EVER! 
This session will be one of our most colorful shoots,
with pops of bright pinks from the Parika trees throughout Paros, and the colorful elopement details and florals. This is one you won't want to miss.  
*Subject to change if an ethical company cannot provide a Donkey*
 

For this dreamy session we will be heading over to Antiparos with our models to catch the most GORGEOUS lighting & views at sunset. Could there possibly be a more romantic way to elope? 
With this styled shoot you will find a more moodier vibe, with details such as neutral warm tones & subtle colors! We will also have the most intimate table scape for two! With stationary details to die for and delicious desserts. 
This session is going to be full of all the love and romance one can get in Greece!  
 

For this session we are headed out with our STUNNING couple to capture some sexy & passionate shots on the hills of ANTIPAROS!! Yes I said it... Antiparos!! 
I want you to bring out your creative side for this one! Thare are so many ways this session can be shot. Sexy and passionate, or cute and playful!! Not to mention the editing side. . .Bright & airy, moody, colorful or vibrant!
I want to see YOUR vision for this session!!
We will have the most beautiful couple, the most gorgeous dress and a STUNNING view!! Let's take advantage of it!!! 
 

Let's capture dynamic and adrenaline-fuelled moments against the backdrop of the islands most stunning coastal escape! Sarakinkos is known for being one of the best locations for Cliff jumping!! So why not capture some stunning photos while doing it!? 
And bring your swimsuit because we are going in after them!! This is going to be the adventure of a lifetime! 
 

Let's chase golden hour at Paralia Firopotamos, Milos for this Stunning sunset elopement. This dusty blue seaside photo session offers a dreamy and romantic backdrop, with the serene beauty of the ocean and soft muted tones, creating an enchanting and timeless atmosphere. 
Who wouldn't want to Elope at this STUNNING location!? 
 

This has got to be the shoot that I (Melissa) am most excited about!
For this absolutely BREATHTAKING session we are headed over to MILOS ISLAND!! WHOOP WHOOP! 
This session will be the MOST DREAMY elopement ever!! Think scenic sea-view, on top of volcanic white-washed rocks, with neutral colors and a STUNNING couple. (I am drooling over this styled shoot!!). 
For this shoot, you'll want to bring your swimsuit! It may be chilly but I've heard Sarakinikos Beach is the ultimate cliff diving location! 
 

Time for a FUN ADVENTURE!
With this styled shoot we will explore the back roads of Paros with our super cute & playful couple on their sweet ride. . .A Moped!! 
Riding around the streets of Greece on a scooter has got to be the absolute highlight of a holiday! And being a Photographer it makes for some AMAZING portfolio photos also! 
For this session we will have the group shuttle, however if you would like to rent a moped for the evening to add to the experience, feel free to do so! Just be sure to ask or do some research on the requirements for rentals before hand! 
 

 Put on your comfy shoes, we're going on a HIKE!. . .
Okay, it's not a CRAZY hike, but we will be trucking up quite the hill in order to reach Plaka Castle (Venetian Castle of Milos) for sunrise! I promise you, it's worth the workout!! This is going to be a shoot that you don't want to miss! 
Carrying on with our adventure through Milos we will be starting off strong with a Bride & Groom session at the highest point of Plaka Village. We will plan to arrive early to be sure that we get all the variety of photos that we need!
 

PHOTO CREDIT: 
JESS LIVING PHOTO
GINA PAULSON PHOTOHRAPHY
 

PHOTO CREDIT: 
LIGHTHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY
WHITE RIBBON EVENTS
 

PHOTO CREDIT: 
KIMON KAKETSIS PHOTOGRAPHY
WEDDED WONDERLAND
 

PHOTO CREDIT: 
SYDNEY NOELLE
 

PHOTO CREDIT: 
ELLEN AND ANDY PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDIT: 
SALT IN OUR HAR 

The packages below include what is mentioned in the descriptions. All creatives are responsible for getting to the Airbnb on their own. Including flights, taxis, rental cars and other means of transportation. 

Transportation during the retreat will also be up to you. Once you have paid your deposit you will be added into a private chat where you can plan to rent a vehicle together with another attendee if you would like. We will be renting two vehicles that sits five people and will accommodate as many as we can. when travelling to and from all sessions. 

FEATURED PACKAGE 1: THE WHOLE ADVENTURE

FEATURED PACKAGE 2: ADVENTURE MINUS AIRBNB

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS OF $997 CAD ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR SPOT AT THE RETREAT FOR BOTH PACKAGES. 

PAYMENT PLANS AFTER THE DEPOSIT ARE AVAILABLE! 

*PAY FOR YOUR SPOT IN FULL AND RECEIVE $300 OFF THE FULL PACKAGE!!* 

 

BOOK NOW! 

BOOK NOW! 

HERE'S HOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

1. BOOK THE DATE.

2. BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS + TRANSPORTATION.

3. FINAL PAYMENT. 

4. TAKE PHOTOS.

5. SHARE & DELIVER MEMORIES.

FAQ

In order to book your spot on this 'once in a lifetime' retreat you will need to fill out the contact page located under "Book Now". Once completed you will receive a contract and invoice. As soon as your non-refundable deposit of $1000 has been paid & contract is signed, you're in! CONGRATS!!

As soon as you have paid your deposit you can go ahead and book your flights! This is such an exciting step in my opinion, as it makes it all feel so much more real!! Athens Airport will be the airport to fly into depending on where you are coming from! From there you will ferry to Paros! Don't forget, you will need transportation to and from the Airbnb while at the retreat. 

 

Final Payments will be due August.5, 2024. Two months before we leave! Payment plans are available upon request, 
 

The best part- Enjoy the trip and take ALL the photos! I will have locations picked and all the models ready to go for each session! We are so excited to work with all of you and see what you create!!
 

Last step- Head home and edit all of your beautiful work!! We will send you the contact information for all of the models and vendors so you can share your photos with them. 

You are free to post any photos that you take so long as you tag your hosts as the planners, and all of the participating vendors. 
 

1) WHAT IF I PAY BUT HAVE TO BACK OUT? 
Your tickets are non-refundable due to the cost of the retreat on our end. However, they are transferable! If you have paid for part of the trip or the full trip already, you are able to sell your ticket to someone else. Just make sure to let me know so that I can update the information and send them a contract as well. 

2) ARE THERE PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes, of course! You can pay in any kind of instalments you would like as long as the initial $1000 deposit is paid on the day of booking, and the full payment is made by August.5, 2024. Make sure to let me know if you would like to use a payment plan! 

3) ARE THERE MEALS INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT?
We will be supplying Breakfast snacks, snacks and two dinners at the Airbnb. Aside from that, you are responsible for your own meals throughout the trip. 

4) WILL WE HAVE TIME TO EXPLORE?
Yes, we have incorporated free time into both Paros and Milos! 

5) WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Once you have booked we will send out a welcome package with a list of all the essentials you should be packing! 

6) IS THIS ITINERARY SET IN STONE?
No, there is always a chance that plans could change. However, these are the daily outlines and we will try to get as close to it as possible. 

7) WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS? 
We shoot rain or shine!! Make sure to pack for any situation!