Dive into Our Creative Educational Workshop
built on trust, collaboration, and shared standards of excellence
Intentional & Community driven
At its core, the luxury wedding industry is built on trust, collaboration, and shared standards of excellence. This workshop was created to bring together the creatives who shape that experience—photographers, videographers, planners, florists, and content creators—and to invest not only in their portfolios, but in the businesses, relationships, and mindset required to serve luxury clients at the highest level.
This is not a styled shoot disguised as education. It is an intentional, community-driven workshop designed to elevate the individuals who make up the luxury wedding market—so that, collectively, we raise the experience for the clients we serve.
Who is This Workshop Designed For?
This workshop is intentionally inclusive of creatives working within the luxury wedding industry, including:
Wedding photographers
Videographers & filmmakers
Content Creators
Wedding planners & coordinators
Florists & designers
Content creators working alongside wedding professionals
While each role is distinct, luxury weddings succeed because of how these professionals work together. This workshop creates a shared space for education, collaboration, and relationship-building across disciplines—mirroring how luxury weddings actually operate.
The main goal
Depth over volume
Workshop Purpose & Philosophy
The purpose of this workshop is threefold:
I. To strengthen the luxury wedding community by fostering trust, respect, and collaboration among its members
II. To educate creatives on the realities of running a sustainable, profitable business, not just creating beautiful imagery
III. To elevate client experience by helping creatives better understand their role within a high-level vendor team
By investing in the people behind the work, we strengthen the industry as a whole.
Workshop Format Overview
The workshop is structured as a two-day experience, with an optional VIP pre-workshop day. This format allows for depth without overwhelm and gives attendees the ability to choose the level of involvement that best supports their goals.
Day 1
VIP Pre-Workshop Intensive (Optional Add-On )
Setting:
An intimate, relaxed environment such as a private dining room or curated restaurant space in Tahoe or Reno.
Purpose:
To create space for meaningful conversation, personalized business feedback, and preparation before the main workshop day.
Led By:
Cheyenne – Attorney & Business Strategist
Jeff – Luxury Destination Film Videographer
Experience Includes:
Guided business and brand discussions
Contract and legal considerations for wedding professionals
Positioning yourself within the luxury and destination market
Q&A in a small-group setting designed to encourage thoughtful, prepared questions
Sunset Elopement Experience:
The day concludes with a sunset elopement experience led by Jeff, blending education and content creation.
Topics include:
Photographing and filming elopements with intention
Permits, logistics, and legal considerations
How to appeal to and serve eloping couples at a luxury level
Creating an elevated experience even within intimate celebrations
This day is offered at a discounted rate for attendees who also purchase a ticket to the main workshop, serving as both an incentive and a natural transition into Day Two.
Day 2
Main Educational Workshop
Morning Welcome & Light Breakfast
Tea, coffee, and light fare provided. This time allows attendees to connect organically and engage with guest speakers in a relaxed setting.
Intentional Q&A Format
Questions are collected from attendees in advance to ensure:
Thoughtful, prepared responses
Focused discussions
Efficient use of time without tangents
Guest Speakers & Industry Leaders:
Cheyenne – Legal & business foundations
Jeff – Elopements, storytelling, and destination work
Emily (Jalie Weddings) – Planner perspective & vendor etiquette
Marcelle Boggs (One Fine Day / Tahoe Unveiled) – Luxury planning insights
Sarah Woods – Luxury & destination photography
La Di Da Beauty – Professional beauty team for all models
The creative portion of the day centers around one bride and groom whose story unfolds as a full wedding narrative, alongside two additional brides for portrait-focused rotations.
Styled Wedding Narrative & Educational Flow
Key priorities:
Realistic pacing reflective of an actual wedding day
Lighting transitions used as educational moments
Group rotations designed to prevent overcrowding
Active facilitation to ensure quieter attendees are supported and engaged
Education is woven throughout:
Confidence and direction during high-pressure moments
Remaining calm and professional on wedding days
Why planners value trust and consistency in their referral network
Lauren and Jeff will actively help guide group flow to ensure balance, equity, and momentum.
Lunch, Transitions & Creative Momentum
- Lunch is served during a moderated discussion period, allowing:
- Models to prepare during this time
- Attendees to remain engaged without losing creative momentum
- The goal is to minimize interruptions and maximize flow.
- Toward the end of the day, light grab-and-go offerings replace a formal dinner to keep energy high without pulling attendees away from connection and creation.
Partners & Sponsorship
Action Camera (Reno) – Supporting the workshop through education, potential discounts, and content coverage
Swoon (potential) – Gown loans aligned with luxury aesthetics
Goodie bags will be intentionally curated to reflect luxury standards rather than promotional excess.
Marketing, Profit Share & Vendor Benefit
This workshop is structured so that all participating educators and collaborators benefit, both financially and professionally.
Select educators receive a shared profit on tickets they help promote, encouraging authentic advocacy
Hosts (Lauren & Emily) assume the financial investment and operational responsibility
Profit is split 60% to Lauren (Founder) and 40% to Emily (Co-Host)
Guest educators benefit through revenue share, exposure to aligned clients, portfolio content, and strengthened industry relationships
This model ensures sustainability while honoring the value each contributor brings.
Attendance & Experience Quality
Attendance will be intentionally capped to preserve:
Education quality
Creative access
Meaningful interaction
The goal is depth over volume.