in person workshop
July 20-24, 2026
the retreat UK
Create unforgettable images, elevate your portfolio, and reconnect with the reason you fell in love with photography in the first place.
July 20–24, 2026
Hinwick House, Bedfordshire, England
A five-day retreat for photographers who want more from their work, their business, and their community.
A Photography Experience in the English Countryside
LIMITED TO 20 ATTENDEES - 10 SPOTS LEFT
reserve my spot
This isn’t another workshop where you show up, shoot a few setups, and go home with images that look like everyone else’s.
The Retreat is an immersive experience designed to move your photography and your business forward in real, tangible ways.
For five days you'll step into a historic English estate surrounded by countryside, creativity, and a group of photographers who understand the journey you’re on.
You’ll create editorial work designed to elevate your portfolio immediately, have meaningful conversations about your business with experienced educators, and connect with a community that reminds you why you started doing this in the first place.
THIS IS MORE THAN A WORKSHOP.
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4 nights accommodation at Hinwick House
All meals & beverages for the duration of your stay (where the best convos happen)
A group excursion and off-site dinner for creative connection
Editorial-styled shoots with professional models in magical locations
Portfolio reviews + business mentorship
Behind-the-scenes photo + video capture (so you can repurpose, learn, and elevate)
One-on-one coaching and direct feedback from world-class educators
Travel Booking Assistance by our TICO Certified Travel Professional
Access to a private Facebook group beforehand for prep & connection
Itinerary Highlights
DAY ONE
Arrival, orientation & welcome cocktail reception
DAY TWO
Rotating styled sessions (3 mini sessions + 3 longer sessions), classroom learning, all your meals, drinks, swag and more.
DAY THREE
Panel discussion, round tables, headshots, adventure shoots + off-site dinner.
DAY FOUR
Rotating styled sessions (3 mini sessions + 3 longer sessions), classroom learning, all your meals, drinks, swag and more.
DAY FIVE
Wrap up and farewell breakfast. Some tears and see you soons.
this retreat is made for you if you are...
Already photograph weddings or couples
Want stronger portfolio work
Feel creatively stuck or burned out
Want guidance on growing your business
Crave connection with other photographers
Love travel and meaningful experiences
If you’re ready to grow creatively and professionally while surrounded by a supportive community, you’ll feel right at home here.
UK here I come!
Meet your hosts.
We created The Retreat because it’s the workshop we always wished existed. When we started out in photography, so much of the industry felt like you had to figure things out on your own. Information was guarded. Access was limited. And too often workshops felt more like performances than real learning environments.
So when we started hosting The Retreat, we made a promise to ourselves about what it would be. No gatekeeping, no egos and no day passes.
Every part of this retreat is something we’ve intentionally built to create the kind of experience we wish we had. One where you feel welcomed, supported, inspired, and genuinely invested in.
Location, location, location.
It’s the kind of place where every corner invites creativity and every setting elevates your photography.
For five days, this enire estate becomes our creative playground.
Distance to Heathrow Airport:
(IATA: LHR): 114 km / 71 miles / ~1.2 hr drive away.
All you've got to do is say Yaasssss!
THE RETREAT UK 2026
Gary Evans
Recently ranked #8 worldwide for wedding photography, Gary Evans is a passionate educator pushing himself to create award winning images for his clients. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Gary currently lives and works in Ontario, Canada. Gary's passion for a rich client experience easily translates to his students where his "no gatekeeping" approach sees others exceed their own expectations and reach new heights. His goal is pass along the knowledge and passion that has given him the life he loves.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
www.gary-evans.ca
THE RETREAT UK 2026
Kim Evans
An award winning designer, Kim has worked in television as art director and designer for multiple wedding shows. After building a successful floral design and decor business, Kim now focuses on creating out of the box experiences with Pop Up Weddings and I Do Box a wedding subscription box. Kim thrives teaching others how to create Pop Up Weddings and how to break boundaries in their own industries. Through vision, organization and analyzing all aspects of your business, Kim loves to see her students increase their profitability, time, creativity and lead a life they love.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
www.garyandkimevans.com
THE RETREAT UK 2026
Lauren Ashley Grenda
Lauren Ashley Grenda is an internationally recognized luxury wedding photographer, content creator, and educator.
As the founder of Lauren Ashley Studios, she has spent over a decade capturing high-end weddings and destination celebrations around the world. With more than one million followers on TikTok and Instagram, Lauren is one of the most influential voices in the wedding industry. A Nikon Creator, she empowers photographers and entrepreneurs to elevate their artistry, build sustainable businesses, and create purpose-driven brands.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
lauren-ashley.com
THE RETREAT UK 2026
Chris Denner
Nice to meet you, I’m Chris Denner – I’m a crime-fighting vigilante and I know more Kung Fu than Bruce Lee.
Okay….that’s not strictly true. But it sounds way more exciting than saying that I`m a wedding photographer, specializing in non-traditional couples who hate being posed.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
chrisdenner.co.uk
THE RETREAT UK 2026
Ujjwal Vanvari
A destination wedding photographer with over a decade of experience and a portfolio spanning 20+ countries, Ujjwal specialises in a documentary-meets-editorial style. He captures the unscripted energy of weddings with a sophisticated, polished finish. Through Believe Collective, Ujjwal and his team focus on stripping away the noise to reveal the raw, honest core of every celebration through a refined, minimalist aesthetic.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
believecollective.com
Pricing Options
Double Occupancy
Share a room with your bestie or ask us to find a compatible business BFF. Limited number of twin rooms available.
$4500 USD
Single Occupancy
Want to spread out and have a beautiful room all to yourself? Each room has plenty of storage and most have an ensuite.
$5500 USD
You're Not Going Without Me
Bringing a non-photographer spouse or bestie? We would love to have them enjoy the Estate and the UK with us! They'll join us for all meals and the excusion and off-site dinner. They can relax and enjoy the Estate while you're learning. Must be the second occupant in a Double Occupancy rate room.
$2500 USD
COUNT ME IN
overheard:
— CATH, FRANCE + ITALY ATTENDEE
They have literally left nothing behind my best experience and brain overload. They don't gate keep anything and they're just sharing all of their knowledge and just spilling it into you.
“Every single detail was thought of,”
overheard:
— haley, FRANCE + ITALY ATTENDEE
I really just expected to come get some pictures for my portfolio, but the value of the stuff that I've got has been amazing. In a lot of photography groups that I'm in, it feels like they gatekeep sometimes and there was like none of that here.
If anything, I left here with friends.
“Everybody here is rooting for you.”
overheard:
— andi, FRANCE + ITALY ATTENDEE
I don't even know if you can actually fully describe it. It's been perfect. I am waiting to just hand him my credit card for the next one because like this was phenomenal. Gary and Kim are amazing. They're probably the sweetest, nicest, most generous people like you'll ever meet and they want everybody to succeed
and that's really important.
“It's gonna be the best experience of your life.”
overheard:
— emily, FRANCE attendee
I know I had heard that we would get one-on-one time with the educators, but to have them with us side by side throughout the entire thing has been incredible and the amount of knowledge and wisdom I've gained, but also friendships and getting to know them as friends and colleagues, not as big names has been really cool.
“You feel like they created this entire experience for you”
overheard:
— ujjwal, FRANCE + ITALY ATTENDEE
It's A hundred percent worth it. A hundred percent worth it
“100%”
Shout out to our Sponsors
Our Attendees are EVERYTHING.
01
DAY ONE
Mon July 20 2026
- Afternoon Registration
- Property walk through + orientation
- Welcome Meet & Greet cocktail reception
02
DAY TWO
Tues July 21 2026
- Breakfast
- Speedy Styled Session Rotation x 3
- Classroom Learning Session
- Classroom Learning Session
- Onsite Lunch
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Onsite Dinner
03
DAY THREE
Wed July 22 2026
- Breakfast
- Round tables Educators
- Panel Discussion
- Headshots
- Shooting Adventure at Secret Location
- Offsite Dinner
- Return to Villa following dinner
Your Schedule
04
DAY FOUR
Thurs July 23 2026
- Breakfast
- Speedy Styled Session Rotation x 3
- Classroom Learning Session
- Classroom Learning Session
- Onsite Lunch
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Onsite Dinner
05
DAY FIVE
Fri July 24 2026
- Breakfast & Wrap Up
- Farewell
Mood Boards
On the fence?
Check out the frequently asked questions to set your mind at ease when deciding if this online course is right for you.
Do I need to be super experienced / pro-level to join?
What gear should I bring?
What about travel?
Not at all. While many attendees already have experience, this retreat is also designed for ambitious photographers who are ready to level up both creatively and in business
Bring whatever you shoot with comfortably. We’ll have multiple styled setups and educators to guide lighting, posing, and technique regardless of your kit. We'll also provide you with helpful guides of what we recommend bringing in our facebook group exclusively for attendees. You can also share gear with others who shoot your brand.
Airfare and transfer from the airport is not included, but once you get there, we have you covered. We partner with a TICO-certified travel professional (Northstar Travel) to make booking easy, safe and secure.
Can I bring someone who isn’t a photographer?
What if I change my mind / need to cancel?
The deposit is non-refundable. Final payment is also 100% non-refundable after June 1, 2026. (We encourage participants to consider travel insurance.) If you find you can't come, you can always find a replacement attendee to fill your spot.
Don’t see your question in the FAQ above?
Drop me an email at hello@garyandkimevans.com and ask away!
Yes! You can bring a non-photographer guest for $2,500 USD (includes accommodation, meals, and the group excursion). They'll be included in all the fun and there's so many areas they can chill at the villa when we're busy.
What kind of photography business education will I get?
You’ll have real hands on experience with all our educators where you can ask them any questions and have meaningful conversations to push you and your business forward. There's no gatekeeping here. We provide a balance of hands on shooting plus some education sessions.
sound good?
Then Let's Do This.
Bookings will be made through our travel partner
Northstar Travel & Associates
201-678 Belmont Ave West
Kitchener, ON N2M 1N6 CANADA
Direct: 519-577-2572
kimevans@northstartravel.ca TICO 2569684 IATA 67862616
***Terms & Conditions***
A Non-refundable deposit of 1,500.00USD is required at time of booking.
Final payment is due June 1, 2026 and is 100% non-refundable from final payment date to departure date.
Airfare not included.
Transportation from airport to and from the venue not included.
Payment plans available on a case by case basis.
inquire with us
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