
GATHER,
EXPLORE,
CREATE
CREATE TOGETHER
Step beyond the ordinary and immerse yourself in a world where art and adventure collide. MB Photo Retreats are about making connections, discovering beauty and pushing the boundaries of creativity.
These retreats are not just photography trips—they are transformative journeys designed to awaken your creative spirit and inspire you to capture the beauty of the world around you. Picture yourself in picturesque landscapes bathed in golden light, camera in hand. Within your lens, a fine art model moves with grace, perfectly reflecting the natural beauty of the setting and elevating your image into something timeless.

EXPLORE TOGETHER
Our retreats are a celebration of creativity—a place where photographers and artists come together to explore, collaborate, and create. With a perfect balance of solitude and community, you’ll find yourself not only honing your craft but also connecting with others who share your passion. The one-to-one ratio of photographers to models ensures that every moment feels personal and intimate, allowing you to craft images that truly speak to your artistic voice.
But these retreats are about more than the perfect shot. They’re about the stories told over shared meals of local flavors, the breathtaking vistas that leave you momentarily speechless, and the thrill of discovering something new—about the world, about your art, and about yourself.
Every sunrise shoot, every scenic journey, every moment spent refining your vision is an opportunity to elevate your craft. By the time you return home, you’ll carry not just stunning photographs but a renewed sense of purpose, an expanded perspective, and bonds forged with fellow artists who inspire you.
This is your chance to reimagine what photography can be, to turn your lens not only outward but inward, and to create work that resonates long after the shutter clicks.
Let MB Photography Retreats help you to create your next masterpiece.

EVERY PHOTO RETREAT
From the moment you’re picked up at the airport, all of the details for your experience are taken care of. Our carefully curated itineraries ensure photoshoots with our talented models are in the most beautiful locations in the best light. The warm sense of community and creative collaboration each day is complimented by cultural cuisines meant to echo the local flavors of the region while satiating your tastebuds.
Our experience-focused team helps to build a positive environment for community and creative collaboration.
Every retreat includes
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Accommodation
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Model Fees
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Meals and snacks
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Transportation to and from shoot locations
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Pick up and drop off at the airport or ferry ​
*Airfare/Ferry fees not included. ​

YOUR GUIDES
Every photography retreat is led by Marie Brooks, a professional fine art model with more than a decade of experience in front of the camera. As a full-time nomadic model, her work has taken her to the far reaches of the world and she's photographed in the some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations.
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Each retreat is carefully curated from her extensive experience. From the local food to the insider's locations, you will photograph in the most beautiful locations in the optimum time of day.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
Will I need to rent a car?
All of your transportation, including rides to and from shooting locations, and the Airport/Ferry on either end of the trip are covered.
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What is the sleeping arrangement?
Comfortable shared room with one other photographer in lodge.
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How far will I have to hike?
Shoot locations can be up to a 30 minute walk away from parking. Terrain may be uneven, so bring good shoes.
We bring plenty of water and snacks and plan for frequent rest stops. ​

How many hours of shooting time should I expect?
Expect at least 4-5 hours of shooting time
per day.
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What is included?
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Lodging, transportation, all of the model fees, breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, water and wine or beer the last night are all included. Your flight expense is not included.
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Do I need insurance?
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We do recommend you get your own travel insurance. We have our own event insurance.

CHECKLISTS
We will predominantly be shooting outdoors.
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You are welcome to bring artificial lighting (strobes), reflectors, modifiers etc.
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We do not provide lighting and modifiers for everyone.
