Desert Haze Styled Shoot tickets
Full Retreat Ticket — 2 Days + Lodging
March 16–18, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
PRESALE- $2,100 (Nov 22-29th)
REGULAR- $3,200
This is the full Desert Haze experience: immersive, slow, intentional, and deeply creative.
As a Full Retreat attendee, you’ll dive into two complete styled shoot days, staying onsite with the group and stepping into a curated blend of connection, storytelling, education, and portfolio-grade content.
Day 1 (Monday) highlights include:
• A dreamy engagement session with an intimate, romantic vibe
• A cinematic, adventure-inspired elopement concept
• Multiple rotating stations getting ready, personality-focused activity, ceremony, portraits & ring exchange
• Lunch + education sessions to deepen your creative and business approach
• Golden hour portraits in a carefully selected outdoor/indoor location
• Optional group dinner with fellow attendees
Day 2 (Tuesday) highlights include:
• A luxury, queer-focused wedding concept
• Two couples (lesbian & gay) styled in different, dramatic moods
• Flat lays, ceremony scenes, cocktail/lounge spaces, reception energy & portrait setups
• Hands-on workshops + working lunch with speakers
• Group rotations through multiple stations
• Golden hour + low-light / flash photography opportunities
• Optional celebratory dinner + drinks alongside vendors
You’ll stay onsite for two nights, giving you built-in community time, late-night conversations, and an unhurried creative flow
Retreat Ticket (No Lodging) — 2 Days, No Overnight Stay
March 16–17, 2026
PRESALE- $1,600 (Nov 22-29th)
REGULAR- $2,500
This ticket gives you access to all of the creative magic of Desert Haze, without overnight lodging.
You’ll join us for both full days of styled shooting and education, diving into the same concepts, rotations, stations, and learning experiences as full retreat attendees.
You’ll experience:
• The styled engagement shoot (Day 1)
• The adventure-inspired elopement concept
• The queer-focused wedding (Day 2)
• Multiple styled stations (flat lays, ceremonies, portraits, reception spaces, activity-based scenes)
• Lunch both days + educational programming
• Hands-on workshops & speaker sessions
• Golden hour shooting opportunities
You’ll organize your own accommodation and transportation, but your creative access is the same during scheduled programming.
Perfect for locals or attendees who prefer their own lodging without missing the heart of the retreat.
All the content. All the connection. Your own space to recharge at night
Day 1 Only Ticket — Engagement + Elopement Focus
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 10:30 AM – Evening
PRESALE- $750 (Nov 22-29th)
REGULAR- $950
This is a single-day deep dive into intimacy, storytelling, and emotional connection through imagery.
Day 1 is centered around an editorial engagement session and an adventurous, story-driven elopement concept.
You’ll rotate through stations including:
• Getting ready (together, intimate + raw)
• A personality-based adventure/activity
• A meaningful ceremony moment
• Emotional portraits
• Ring exchange storytelling
You’ll also join for:
• Lunch + education
• Conversation + creative direction guidance
• Golden hour portrait time
• A behind-the-scenes look at intentional storytelling for couples
This day is perfect if you want:
✔ Engagement & elopement portfolio content
✔ A focused, powerful day of learning
✔ A low-commitment way to experience Desert Haze
Day 2 Only Ticket — Queer Wedding Focus
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM – Evening
PRESALE- $1,200 (Nov 22-29th)
REGULAR- $1,450
This is a full, creative immersion into an intentionally styled queer wedding experience designed to feel elevated, bold, emotional, and real.
You’ll photograph two different couples in contrasting, conceptual spaces:
Couple One — Lesbian Wedding
• Flat lays & detail styling
• Portraits
• Reception setup
• Ceremony space
• Optional flash/dance imagery
• Candid “after the ceremony” moments
Couple Two: Gay Wedding
• Minimal, ceremony-focused styling
• Vintage, castle-inspired vibes
• Separate Ceremony setup
• Flat lays + elegant details
• Moody portraiture
• Late-night editorial details
Your day also includes:
• Lunch + speaker sessions
• Hands-on workshop time
• Group rotations for equal shooting opportunity
• Golden hour + low-light imagery
• A chance to experiment with flash + stylized lighting
This ticket is perfect for:
✔ Photographers wanting inclusive representation in their portfolio
✔ Creatives craving cinematic + editorial variety
✔ Anyone driven by storytelling + atmosphere