Hands-on learning experiences designed to build confidence, creativity, and clarity in inspiring locations, with real guidance and real connection.
Photography Retreats & Workshops
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Based in 30A and hosting experiences in beautiful destinations, I create photography retreats and workshops centered on hands on learning and real connection. These gatherings are designed to feel calm, supportive, and intentional giving photographers the space to slow down, practice with guidance, and build confidence through experience. Whether we are shooting along the coast or exploring inspiring landscapes, every experience is rooted in growth, curiosity, and learning by doing.
You don’t need more tutorials.
You need space to practice, ask questions, and grow with intention.
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I offer a range of photography retreats and workshops designed for photographers who want to learn through real experience. Each offering is created with intention, focusing on hands on shooting, thoughtful guidance, and the confidence that comes from practicing in real environments.
Whether you are joining a multi day destination retreat or a shorter focused workshop, these experiences are meant to feel calm, supportive, and encouraging. The goal is not perfection, but growth through doing, connection, and learning how to trust yourself behind the camera.
My approach to education is grounded, practical, and experience driven. I believe photographers learn best in small groups, in inspiring locations, and in spaces where questions are welcome and pressure is removed. The most meaningful growth often happens in the moments you did not plan for.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ME
I’m Amberlyn, a destination photographer, educator, and retreat host who believes confidence is built through experience, not perfection.
After years of photographing weddings and mentoring creatives, I started to notice something important. So many photographers were not lacking talent. They were lacking real world practice in environments that felt supportive and encouraging. They had the knowledge, but not the confidence that comes from learning hands on and being guided in the moment.
That realization is what led me to create photography retreats and workshops.
These experiences are intentionally designed to slow things down and create space for learning through doing. To ask questions without pressure. To make mistakes, refine your eye, and walk away feeling capable behind the camera.
My approach is calm, practical, and deeply supportive. I believe growth happens best in small groups, in beautiful places, and in environments that encourage curiosity instead of comparison.
Whether you are building your foundation or refining your creative voice, my goal is simple. To help you leave feeling confident, inspired, and proud of your work.
MEET YOUR
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These are the places we’re heading next. Each location is thoughtfully chosen for its landscape, light, and the experience it offers photographers who want to learn through doing.
From real retreat moments to hands-on shooting opportunities, these destinations are where education meets adventure. A chance to travel with purpose, create meaningful work, and grow your confidence in the kinds of places you want to photograph more of.
All Upcoming Locations
dolomites, italy
Tuscany, Italy
grand tetons
yosemite
ireland
oregon coast
Jessica Nicole
The workshop with Amberlyn was seriously SO amazing!! She split us into groups for each session and she let us photographers do our own thing and I loved that! I’ve been to other workshops/styled shoots where the host directed a lot of the shots and we didn’t get to create the shots we wanted to as much. I would absolutely go to another one of Amberlyn’s workshops and she has inspired me to try and maybe host my own workshops in the future 🤩
Capri Kimberly
I was incredibly hesitant to book this content day because of past experiences but when I communicated with Amberlyn, I knew I had to book and it did not disappoint. It was very clear she put alot of thought, money and time into the detail of each shoot and scouted the perfect locations creating enough space and time for the whole group to get what they needed. She was so friendly, it felt like we were hanging out with a friend! I would 100% recommended her workshops and content days and will be for sure attending another in the future.
Kristin Destajo
Amberlyn’s fearless workshop was invaluable to a beginning photographer like me! She made it such a fun experience and was resilient in making shoots work even when the weather proved to be challenging! I met some wonderful fellow photographers and I feel so honored to be able to join this community! This retreat has helped my portfolio truly grow and I hope to be able to join more retreats in the future! Thank you Amberlyn! 🤍
Riley Knautz
This was my first content retreat and I was hesitant to book (slow season is rough) but Amberlyn makes this SO worth your money I just knew I couldn’t pass it up. There was a casual and bridal couple at EVERY location which makes it super versatile for whoever your target audience is. She is a joy to work with and is the ultimate problem solver. The models and details were chefs kiss as well. This was worth every penny plus more, could not recommend enough!!
Emilee Setting
Amberlyn puts on incredible workshops. She goes above and beyond with florals, props, and dresses. So many hosts put on workshops and simply bring models to a pretty location, and sell too many tickets, making it hard to actually photograph the models. Her shootouts are intimate, fun, and so well thought out.
I’d absolutely go to another one of her workshops. She fit six different couples and three stunning locations into one day of shooting. The entire day was so fun, and at no point did I feel rushed. She’s great at what she does. If you’re looking to get stunning content in a new place, keep an eye out for her workshops!
