Desert Haze Styled Shoot tickets


Event poster for Desert Haze Photography Retreat in Phoenix, Arizona, from March 16-18, 2026, featuring a cactus plant with a wedding ring and a small diamond ring attached.

Full Retreat Ticket — 2 Days + Lodging

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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)

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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

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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

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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

Poster showing information about lodging accommodations, including images of a stylish interior with circular wall mirrors, a cozy lounge area with colorful seating and neon signs, and an outdoor pool with vibrant geometric patterns.
Collage of five images of stylish, modern shared living spaces: a bedroom with a black accent wall and leather sofa, a bedroom with natural wood furniture, a white bathroom with plants and yin-yang decor, a child's bedroom with a bunk bed and colorful accents, a lounge area with circular windows and bar stools.
A beige-colored flyer with brown text titled 'Models + Education.' It mentions 5 model couples, 2 MLM couples, and 3 WLW couples. The flyer discusses real love, inclusive education, and the importance of genuine acceptance in dating. It emphasizes that models are not professionals but will be trained before a shoot.