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🎬 Cinematic Photography Retreat — Japan (9 Days)
A unique creative experience for photographers who want more than just “travel photos”.
This is not a tour.
This is a cinematic production experience in Japan.
Only 6 spots available.
📍 What this retreat is about
For 9 days, we will:
shoot cinematic scenes in unique locations
work with models, light and storytelling
create portfolio-level images you can’t achieve alone
You will not just take photos —
you will build scenes, direct models, and think like a filmmaker.
🎬 What’s included
✔ Accommodation for 9 nights
✔ Access to all organized photoshoots
✔ Models for selected shoots
✔ Lighting setups & creative direction
✔ Personal guidance during shooting
✔ Photo reviews & feedback sessions
✔ Concept development & storytelling approach
❌ What’s not included
Flights to Japan
Food (you are free to explore local cuisine)
Transportation (you can choose your preferred way of getting around)
Personal expenses
🎥 Shooting Experience
During the retreat we will focus on:
Cinematic lighting
Working with atmosphere and mood
Directing models
Building strong visual storytelling
Creating images that look like film stills
This is a hands-on experience —
you will shoot, experiment, and learn in real conditions.
🏡 Accommodation Options
We stay in a traditional Japanese house with different room types.
All participants share the same experience — the difference is only comfort level.
.
🛏️ Private Room
Double bed
Private occupancy
€4200
💰 €2800 (Early Bird — save €1400)
🛏️ Standard Room (2 people)
Shared room (2 people)
Single beds
€3400
💰 €2400 per person (Early Bird — save €1000)
🛏️ Traditional Japanese Room (2 people)
Futon beds
Authentic Japanese interior
€3600
💰 €2500 per person (Early Bird — save €1100)
🛏️ Traditional Shared Experience (3 people)
Futon beds
Shared cultural experience
€3000
💰 €2200 per person (Early Bird — save €800)
👥 Group Size
Small group only — limited spots available
This allows:
more time per participant
better shooting experience
personal feedback
📸 Group Work Format
Be ready to work in a group.
During the retreat, shooting sessions are organized in small teams to give everyone equal access to locations, lighting setups, and models.
If you prefer to work individually, your shooting time will be adjusted accordingly.
Example:
If a group of 3 has 30 minutes for a shoot (10 minutes per person), then working alone means you will have 10 minutes of shooting time.
Please choose your preferred format when filling out the application form:
Working in a group
Working individually
🎯 Who this is for
This retreat is for you if:
you want to improve your photography beyond basics
you are interested in cinematic style
you want strong portfolio content
you are ready to step out of your comfort zone
⚠️ Important
This is not a vacation.
It’s a creative working experience.
We will shoot, experiment, and push your level forward.
🚀 Why Japan
Japan offers:
unique visual atmosphere
strong contrast between tradition and modernity
locations you won’t find anywhere else
Combined with cinematic lighting —
this creates something truly different.
⚠️ Good to Know
As this is a shared accommodation experience:
Room sharing may include participants of different genders
For light sleepers, we recommend bringing earplugs
We aim to create a respectful and comfortable environment for everyone.
A unique creative experience for photographers who want more than just “travel photos”.
This is not a tour.
This is a cinematic production experience in Japan.
Only 6 spots available.
📍 What this retreat is about
For 9 days, we will:
shoot cinematic scenes in unique locations
work with models, light and storytelling
create portfolio-level images you can’t achieve alone
You will not just take photos —
you will build scenes, direct models, and think like a filmmaker.
🎬 What’s included
✔ Accommodation for 9 nights
✔ Access to all organized photoshoots
✔ Models for selected shoots
✔ Lighting setups & creative direction
✔ Personal guidance during shooting
✔ Photo reviews & feedback sessions
✔ Concept development & storytelling approach
❌ What’s not included
Flights to Japan
Food (you are free to explore local cuisine)
Transportation (you can choose your preferred way of getting around)
Personal expenses
🎥 Shooting Experience
During the retreat we will focus on:
Cinematic lighting
Working with atmosphere and mood
Directing models
Building strong visual storytelling
Creating images that look like film stills
This is a hands-on experience —
you will shoot, experiment, and learn in real conditions.
🏡 Accommodation Options
We stay in a traditional Japanese house with different room types.
All participants share the same experience — the difference is only comfort level.
.
🛏️ Private Room
Double bed
Private occupancy
€4200
💰 €2800 (Early Bird — save €1400)
🛏️ Standard Room (2 people)
Shared room (2 people)
Single beds
€3400
💰 €2400 per person (Early Bird — save €1000)
🛏️ Traditional Japanese Room (2 people)
Futon beds
Authentic Japanese interior
€3600
💰 €2500 per person (Early Bird — save €1100)
🛏️ Traditional Shared Experience (3 people)
Futon beds
Shared cultural experience
€3000
💰 €2200 per person (Early Bird — save €800)
👥 Group Size
Small group only — limited spots available
This allows:
more time per participant
better shooting experience
personal feedback
📸 Group Work Format
Be ready to work in a group.
During the retreat, shooting sessions are organized in small teams to give everyone equal access to locations, lighting setups, and models.
If you prefer to work individually, your shooting time will be adjusted accordingly.
Example:
If a group of 3 has 30 minutes for a shoot (10 minutes per person), then working alone means you will have 10 minutes of shooting time.
Please choose your preferred format when filling out the application form:
Working in a group
Working individually
🎯 Who this is for
This retreat is for you if:
you want to improve your photography beyond basics
you are interested in cinematic style
you want strong portfolio content
you are ready to step out of your comfort zone
⚠️ Important
This is not a vacation.
It’s a creative working experience.
We will shoot, experiment, and push your level forward.
🚀 Why Japan
Japan offers:
unique visual atmosphere
strong contrast between tradition and modernity
locations you won’t find anywhere else
Combined with cinematic lighting —
this creates something truly different.
⚠️ Good to Know
As this is a shared accommodation experience:
Room sharing may include participants of different genders
For light sleepers, we recommend bringing earplugs
We aim to create a respectful and comfortable environment for everyone.
