An intimate editorial retreat in the Scottish Highlands for photographers crafting a body of work, an intentional brand, and a life rooted in beauty, adventure, and soulful connections.
JULY 13-17, 2026
SCOTLAND
EDITORIAL RETREAT
This retreat is intentionally designed to bridge the worlds of destination weddings and fashion editorial—giving photographers the opportunity to create elevated, story-driven work that expands beyond one niche.
For five days, we’ll gather inside a private Highlands estate to create alongside a small group of photographers through fashion editorials, destination storytelling, portfolio building, and meaningful connection—surrounded by some of the most cinematic landscapes in the world.
This July, we’re heading to the Scottish Highlands.
INTIMATE BY DESIGN
ONLY 8 SPACES
After the incredible experience of hosting our first international retreat in Sardinia, we knew we wanted to create something even deeper, more immersive, and creatively expansive.
4 NIGHTS, 5 DAYS
• A fully curated 5-day creative retreat in the Scottish Highlands
• Two editorial shoot days blending fashion, destination, and cinematic storytelling
• Hands-on mentorship and learning with The DeLauras (photo + video)
• On-set collaboration with a fashion marketing expert and creative director
• Real model couples, luxury styling, florals, and portfolio-building imagery
• Portfolio reviews, open Q&A, and destination business mentorship
• Adventure day exploring Scotland together
• Chef-curated dinners, breakfast, and estate gathering experiences
• 4 nights of curated luxury accommodations at our private Scottish Highlands estate.
• Boutique group experience — intentionally limited to just 8 photographers
ALL-INCLUSIVE
THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Monday | Arrival + Welcome
Guest arrival, estate check-in, cocktails, and our opening dinner together.
Tuesday | Fashion Editorial + Creative Direction
Creative sessions, editorial art direction, and fashion storytelling followed by golden-hour imagery at the estate.
Wednesday | Bridal Editorial + Destination Storytelling
Portfolio reviews, mentorship, and an evening destination session in Scotland’s rugged landscapes.
Thursday | Adventure + Exploration
A day spent exploring Scotland together through connection, inspiration, and cinematic scenery.
Friday | Farewell
Breakfast, final reflections, and departures.
JULY 13-17
with sunset at 10pm, expect long, golden evenings.
2 editorial photoshoots guaranteed, Itinerary remains intentionally flexible to honor weather, light, and creative flow.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
THE RHYTHM OF THE WEEK
THE ITINERARY
FASHION EDITORIALS
MORE THAN JUST WEDDINGS
We’re incredibly excited to be joined by Creative Director and Brand Strategist Rachael Hill, whose background in fashion, art direction, and visual storytelling brings a distinctive editorial perspective to the retreat. Having worked with brands including O’Neill, Spiritual Gangster, Wantable, and Billabong, Rachael brings an incredible eye for styling, movement, campaigns, and intentional image-making. Together, we’ll explore how editorial thinking, creative direction, and thoughtful storytelling can elevate both destination and wedding imagery — crafting photographs that feel cinematic, emotionally resonant, and visually intentional.
Beyond creating a stunning portfolio, this retreat is about connection. There’s something transformative about gathering with like-minded photographers in a place as wild and beautiful as the Scottish Highlands—sharing ideas, creating together, and building meaningful relationships along the way. The work you create here will stay with you, but so will the community, conversations, and memories made in the process.
If you feel called to create beyond the expected—to travel deeper, tell richer stories, and build a body of work that reflects the life you’re meant to live—join us in the Scottish Highlands. This retreat is an invitation to expand your artistry, strengthen your vision, and create work that feels as beautiful and meaningful as the places that inspire it.
Beautiful locations alone don’t create compelling imagery—connection, direction, and intention do. Throughout the retreat, we’ll pull back the curtain on how we work with couples: building trust, creating movement, and directing in a way that feels natural, elevated, and emotionally honest. From location scouting and styling to pacing the experience and crafting story-driven imagery, you’ll gain real-world insight into creating destination wedding and editorial work that feels effortless, refined, and deeply felt.
We believe travel changes us. It stretches our perspective, awakens creativity, and reconnects us to the deeper why behind our work.
COME ADVENTURE WITH US
Rachael Hill is a Vice President of Design & Marketing, creative director, and brand strategist specializing in fashion, product development, and editorial storytelling. With decades of experience building multi-million-dollar brands through collection design, styling, and visual marketing, her work seamlessly blends product, imagery, and story into cohesive, impactful brand worlds. Throughout her career, Rachael has helped shape and grow leading global brands, including O'Neill, Spiritual Gangster, and Wantable—bringing a sharp eye for trend forecasting, art direction, and brand development to every stage of the creative process. At the Scotland retreat, Rachael will offer photographers an inside look into the world of fashion art direction, styling, and editorial concepting—sharing how intentional imagery is built from the ground up and how those same principles can elevate fashion, lifestyle, and luxury wedding portfolios.
Kendal and Anthony, known as The DeLauras, are a husband-and-wife photography and filmmaking team based in Big Sur, California. For over 15 years, they’ve documented more than 700 weddings and over 100 destination celebrations across some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes—from Big Sur to Italy, Greece, Bali, the Maldives, and beyond. Known for their seamless blend of editorial artistry and honest storytelling, The DeLauras create imagery that feels both elevated and deeply human—guided by a refined eye for composition, movement, and atmosphere. With years of experience building a destination-based wedding photography brand, they are passionate about helping photographers expand their vision, strengthen their portfolios, and create work that aligns with the life they want to live. This retreat is an invitation into that world—offering an inside look at their process, perspective, and the art of building a fashion and destination wedding career rooted in beauty, soul, and adventure around the globe!
THE DELAURAS | PHOTOGRAPHERS | ADVENTURERS
CREATIVE TEAM
MEET THE
This retreat was created as an invitation to step beyond the familiar—into wild landscapes, meaningful connection, and soul-expanding experiences that inspire not only the work you create, but the life you’re building.
KENDAL + RACHAEL
Kendal and Rachael's creative partnership began over 20 years ago while working together in design at Billabong, where they first connected through a shared love of fashion, imagery, and visual storytelling. Their collaboration continued at O'Neill, where they worked side by side in the women's division. They started producing editorial shoots outside of work—Kendal behind the camera, with Rachael leading styling and art direction. What began as a shared creative outlet evolved into years of collaboration on campaigns for brands including O'Neill, Wantable, and Peace Love Local—blending editorial, photography, and brand storytelling across multiple industries. Now, for the first time, they’re bringing their combined experience in photography, fashion, and creative direction into one shared teaching space in Scotland—a full-circle opportunity to share what they’ve learned throughout their careers.
RACHAEL HILL | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND
Airfare, transportation to and from the Scottish Highlands, rental cars, and any meals enjoyed outside of the retreat estate are not included. Once the retreat begins, all scheduled experiences and estate-hosted meals are covered. Travel arrangements are booked independently, though we’re happy to offer guidance and recommendations to help make your journey as smooth as possible. We recommend bringing additional spending money for dining out, drinks, and any personal shopping during your travels.
PASSPORT + TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Come for the landscapes, leave with more than a portfolio—new perspective, renewed inspiration, and the momentum to move toward what’s next.
HOW DO WE GET TO SCOTLAND
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
We recommend flying into Inverness Airport (INV), the closest and most convenient airport to our retreat location in the Highlands. Most travelers will connect through major hubs such as London Heathrow, Gatwick, or Amsterdam before arriving in Inverness.
We recommend arriving on Sunday, July 12, and departing late Friday, July 17. For those looking to extend their travels, Scotland is the perfect starting point for a longer European adventure. Alternatively, Edinburgh Airport is another option, with approximately a 3-hour drive north to the Highlands.
A valid passport is required for travel to Scotland. Depending on your country of residence, you will also be required to obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or other travel authorization prior to departure. Please review your travel requirements before booking, as refunds cannot be issued for cancellations related to passport, visa, or travel documentation issues.
We welcome plus-ones—whether a partner, friend, or creative companion—to join you for the retreat experience. As a husband-and-wife team, we know firsthand how meaningful shared travel can be. Guest rates are available. Please inquire directly for pricing and availability.
WHERE WILL WE STAY?
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
ARE PLUS ONES ALLOWED?
This retreat is designed for photographers inspired by cinematic storytelling, destination imagery, and editorial artistry. Whether you photograph weddings, fashion, couples, or lifestyle work, the experience is intended for those looking to expand creatively and build a more intentional body of work.
Our retreat accommodations will be hosted at a private Highlands estate thoughtfully selected for its character, comfort, and proximity to our editorial locations. Both shared rooms and limited private options will be available. We’ve intentionally kept accommodations flexible, allowing you to choose the room style and investment level that best align with your travel preferences and experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW WILL THE SHOOTS WORK?
Designed around the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, our editorial shoots will blend refined styling, authentic connection, and cinematic landscapes to create elevated, atmospheric imagery. Each photographer will have dedicated shooting time with our couple and models, while The DeLauras offer hands-on guidance in direction, movement, and storytelling throughout the experience.
WHAT EXPERIENCE LEVEL IS BEST?
Photographers with a working understanding of their camera and creative process will benefit most from the experience. Whether you just launched your photography business, are refining your portfolio, or looking to expand into destination and editorial work, the retreat is designed to support growth at multiple stages.
JOIN US IN THE HIGHLANDS
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
SHARED ROOM
$5900
DEPOSIT: $1000
ALL-INCLUSIVE RETREAT
Portfolio reviews & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Adventure day exploring Scotland
Chef-curated dinners & estate breakfasts
4 NIGHTS OF ACCOMMODATIONS
Boutique group — max 8 photographers
COMMUNITY, CONNECTION + EXPLORATION
Two editorial PHOTSHOOT days
Real model couples
luxury styling & florals
Hands-on mentorship AND LEARNING with The DeLauras
WORK with FASHION & CREATIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR, RACHAEL HILL
TOTAL INVESTMENT
PRIVATE ROOM
$6900
TRAVEL + AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED
Intimate by Design | Only 8 Spaces
ALL-INCLUSIVE - 4 NIGHTS, 5 DAYS
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS RETREAT
MONDAY JULY 13-FRIDAY JULY 17
THANK YOU! WE ARE SO EXCITED THAT YOU WILL BE JOINING US IN SCOTLAND!
WE WILL BE IN TOUCH IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS!
