We welcome you to embark on a transformative week together in one of our favorite locations, McCall, Idaho. A place that has been dear to our heart for over a decade. Together we dive deep into both our inner landscapes and the beauty of the world around us, enriching our communities and expanding our portfolios. All in this magical part of the world.
Come immerse yourself in community with us.
The Art of Documentary Story Telling with Jenny Losee
"A mentor session with jenny was the best investment I ever made in myself and in my business" -Kayla
THE RETREAT
Staying on in a cabin tucked away in the forest, McCall Retreat Center is one of the most community driven lands we have been on. Immersing ourselves deep within nature, we will spend 4 days together in McCall hosting our production while you get to fine tune your photography skills and craft while building your portfolio. We have the best of the best vendors designing table scapes, bridal photoshoots, couples shoots and detail and flat lay moments as well as evening photography.
We have it all lined up for you from the moment you arrive.. From magical nights in the forest having a fire with creatives. To dinner under the stars at The Retreat McCall.. Productions overlooking the lake and in the trees, rock textures and sunsets— we have it all ready for you to join in.
Four nights accommodation at the incredible McCall Retreats, a 16 bedroom hotel just for us nestled in the pine trees just 10 minutes from downtown McCall.
You will each get your own room and have the option to bring a friend to share a room with you giving you both a discount on the original price.
All meals will be provided by the X with access to snacks we will provide as well!
If you are traveling outside of Boise, you will be arriving into the Boise Airport where you will then be driving 2.5 hours up the river to McCall. When you arrive to the Cabin in McCall, there will be plenty of parking
The Stay
Ceremonies
Cacao opening ceremony
Grounding creation with floral by Wildflower
Community dinners lit under candlelight
Sound healing with Expand with Emily
Production
Building your portfolio with in-demand wedding designs and real couples
Private productions happening throughout our stay in McCall with help from our local production team
Workshops by Jenny, Chantal, and Paige throughout the journey on building relationships with vendors, finding your creative voice and what lights you up as a photographer.
Education
I’ll share my complete process for photographing wedding details, along with the creative and technical foundations that shape my work. You’ll learn my approach to:
Cultivating a distinct artistic identity
Technique and intentional camera work
Lighting in every scenario: flash, external lighting, and harsh midday light
Getting ready details
Paper goods and styling with purpose
Reception details
Shooting with an editorial mindset
Posing real couples naturally and authentically
How to confidently pose a bride when you only have five minutes
Building a dream portfolio that attracts the weddings and clients you truly want
Throughout the workshop, I’ll walk you through real weddings I’ve photographed and had published, helping you connect the concepts to real-world application.
Love note from KENYA
"There have only been a few people in my life who I have met and thought that they are perfectly aligned with their passion. Jenny Losee is one of those people."
Meet the Team
Creative Vendors
Learn directly from Jenny Losee, lead photographer and one of the Top 30 Photographers in the U.S., as she brings her high-end luxury wedding experience to an immersive mid-summer workshop in McCall, Idaho. With over 15 years in the industry, Jenny will guide you through a curated journey of five styled shoots, teaching you not just how to photograph beautiful moments—but how to create, see, and deliver work at a luxury level. This workshop is designed to help you build a portfolio that reflects the refined, editorial, and emotionally rich work you aspire to book.
Throughout four intentional days, you’ll gain hands-on education and real-world insight as Jenny teaches you exactly how she approaches luxury weddings—from posing brides and couples with confidence, capturing authentic documentary moments, and mastering ceremony flow, to photographing receptions, flash, and night scenes with ease. You’ll walk away with elevated imagery, practical systems, marketing clarity, and direct mentorship from Jenny herself—plus thoughtfully styled engagement, ceremony, studio, and reception shoots that mirror real luxury wedding days. This is more than a workshop—it’s a deep dive into what it takes to photograph and attract high-end clients.
Paige Johnston is the creative force behind Wildflower and a grounding presence whose work invites connection, reflection, and creative awakening. With more than a decade of floral design experience, she approaches her craft with both intuition and precision—guided by color, form, and the subtle language of flowers.
For this workshop, Paige will lead and inspire a ceremonial experience in florals, using nature as a pathway to healing, presence, and creative spark. Her philosophy is simple: flowers are not just objects of beauty—they are alive. They carry emotion, memory, and energy. In Paige’s hands, each stem becomes part of a larger ritual, an atmosphere that lingers long after the moment has passed.
Through Wildflower, Paige creates more than arrangements. She curates experiences of beauty—spaces that hold ceremony, grounding, and joy, reminding us of our innate connection to nature and our own creative essence.
Chantal Steele is the founder and creative force behind Steele Oaks, a luxury wedding planning and event production studio known for its refined aesthetic and seamless execution. With over a decade of experience producing elevated celebrations, Chantal blends strategic planning, thoughtful design, and high-touch client service to create events that feel effortless, intentional, and visually compelling.
This one-time workshop brings Chantal’s production-driven approach to life through thoughtfully designed vignettes created exclusively as elevated backdrops for the Photography education experience led by Jenny Losee. Attendees will gain rare, behind-the-scenes access to how top-tier planners and photographers collaborate—from early planning and creative alignment to on-site production and flow—offering a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders and elevate both their imagery and client experience.
