Desert Haze Styled Shoot tickets
Full Retreat Ticket — 2 Days + Lodging
March 16–18, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
$2,000
This is the full Desert Haze experience: immersive, intentional, and creative.
As a Full Retreat attendee, you’ll get access to 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 bright, and uniue vibe at Cham Pang Lanes in PHX AZ
• 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 to inclusivity
• 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
2 Day Retreat (No Lodging)
March 16–17, 2026
$1,600
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, Dinners & Lodging not included.
Day 1 Only Ticket
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 10:30 AM – Evening
$750
Day 1 is centered around a bright and fun engagement session and an adventurous, story-driven elopement concept.
You’ll rotate through stations, including:
An adventure-based activity
A desert ceremony set up
Portraits with MLM couple
Portraits with WLW couple
With key points including a floral crown and a black wedding dress
You’ll also join for:
Expense paid lunch and drinks + education at Cham Pang Lanes in Phoenix, Arizona
WLW Engagement Photoshoot at the venue
Conversation + creative direction guidance
This day is perfect if you want:
Engagement & elopement portfolio content
A bright, fun and unique day of learning
A low-commitment way to experience Desert Haze
This is a single-day ticket
Dinners & Lodging not included.
Day 2 Only Ticket
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM – Evening
$1,200
This is a full, creative immersion into an intentionally styled queer wedding experience designed to feel elevated, bold, emotional, and authentic.
You’ll photograph two different couples in contrasting, conceptual spaces:
Couple One — WLW Wedding
Flat lays & detail styling
Portraits
Reception setup
Ceremony space
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
