Model Photography Workshops & Retreats

I have always wanted to travel back to Prague, so when this VIP event came up, best opportunity ever!
Working with the team was amazing right from the start, and after a long flight from New Zealand the excitement was real once we reached the chateau.
Every part of the trip was organised so well and you could get exactly what you wanted from the workshop and even more.
For me, lighting and creativity were a priority, and that's what happened, created magic and a lot of my work has been published in various magazines.
Attention to deal, humor, teaching, styling and the food, how could it go wrong.
So thanks again to Dan and his team. This was life changing to my work.
Tink xx
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VIP event with Dan Hostettler

“Thank you for all your hard work supporting me/us!
Not only your extensive knowledge about the subject itself was tremendous but the ability to explain the matter in a pleasant way helped a lot. The approach was not only informative but also created a shooting challenge yet without pushing us too much.
Very rarely have I met leaders of workshops before that were emphasizing the creativity of their “students” without trying to direct them into a predetermined path. In my view the Event was a great success both as a learning experience as well as a challenge yet without it becoming a hurdle. On top of that everyone had enough space for ideas without anything disrupting the planning. At least I never had the feeling that I had too little or too much time in any of the segments. From my point of view you deserve nothing but praise.
In addition there was a very good group dynamic between the people on all sides of the lens. Having everyone in the same location for the whole duration of the event definitely made it a much more personal and engaging experience for me. Plus, I was blown away by stylist Karolina’s creativity which added yet another dimension to the location and models.
All I can say is thank you very much! It was a very worthwhile experience for me and much more than I could’ve hoped for.”
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VIP event with Dan Hostettler

“I was fortunate to participate in Dan’s ‘French Chateau Nude Photography Workshop’ in September 2018. This workshop was one of the most professional ‘events’ I have ever participated in.
The pre-event information was timely, informative and motivational. The location for the shoot was a beautiful, rustic French chateau with endless inspiring shooting locations both in the chateau and the extensive grounds and outbuildings.
The organisation on-site was truly excellent. We had 4 full days of shooting and everybody (Dan, Ivana, models, chef, hair and make-up) worked tirelessly to ensure that we had a great experience. The models were beautiful, professional, super hard-working and happy to help me (a relative novice) with some creative ideas for each shoot. I achieved better photos that I had imagined possible and I would like to thank Dan and the entire team for organising and executing a truly fantastic event.”

"Thank you Ivana, Reto and Christa for the great hospitality you brought us. The organisation was perfect. The three models Suzzi, Izabella and Eliska were highly professional and gorgeous. It was a fine collaboration, this will surely not be the last!
My fellow photographers were good company, I learned a lot!
Hope to see you soon fellows!"

“I was delighted to be able to attend a photographic workshop organised extremely well by gorgeous Ivana in castle Loucen. It was a wonderful experience as we not only met highly professional photographers and lovely models, but also discussed with them various strategies regarding what poses and backdrops would be ideal in diverse situations. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the exchanges we had were most helpful. We also had great moments of relaxation and as a result of all this we made new friends and returned home enriched and with only one wish – to have another opportunity to experience again one of Ivana’s stellar workshop!”

“PHOTOHOLIDAYS from my point of view: (P)rofessional (H)ot (O)rganized (T)op L(O)cations (H)elp (O)ut (L)augh (I)vana (D)reams (A)tmosphere (Y)esss (S)atisfied.”
“It was again a pleasure to join you and your team on this more than very good organized workshop (SAINT & SINNER). Every photographer should at least once in his lifetime book your professionality for a shooting or better during a workshop to see the difference between a hard working ‘real’ professional model and a ‘self-called’ professional model which is maybe only pretty! I love to work with you and I am looking forward for the next shooting!”

“I have attended Beauties of Switzerland session of Photoholidays. It has been a memorable experience which nicely combined three days of intensive photo activity with moments of relax and social activities. To put it into a nutshell, it provided an excellent chance of 'cross pollination' among photographers, which one can hardly get through a workshop or social media. The organization by Ivana, together with Christa and Reto, was excellent, and even able to adapt to some personal needs. I met wonderful people among photographers, models and organizers. There was a great atmosphere during the entire duration of the event. We all keep in touch through social media. I came back enriched not only as a photographer but also personally. Based on this experience I strongly recommend Photoholidays.”

"The Switzerland workshop was well organized: the locations were excellent, the timing was respected and transport was arranged. The models were professional, not needing constant guidance from the photographers (which works well in workshops, I think). I returned as a happy photographer! "

“Photoholidays kann man nur weiter empfehlen. Ivana ist eine perfekte Gastgeberin und Organisatorin mit Gespür für places und perfekte models.
Nicht zu vergessen, sie selbst ein Model der Extraklasse gerne immer wieder.”

“I had a great time, got amazing pictures, and learned a lot during the PHOTOHOLIDAYS workshop. The locations were inspiring and the models were beautiful, very professional, and enjoyable to work with. I would highly recommend future workshops and I hope to attend myself as well!”

"Participating in PHOTOHOLIDAYS was a very positive experience. The organization was good and professional and so was the information level about the arrangement. Working in small groups with just 2 photographers made it widely possible to work individually with each model to create the optimal image results. The models were all attractive, positive and experienced, and the possibility to book additional, private shoots in advance with them was super. Highly recommended arrangement!"

"The workshop in Brno was very well organized with interesting and varied locations for shooting with some excellent models. Good advice was always on hand - I certainly achieved my goal of learning more about lighting and came away with a renewed enthusiasm and many new ideas for future photography. Recommended."

“I will remember PHOTOHOLIDAYS as an opportunity to work with stunning models on different surprising locations, in private or together with a small bunch of photographers, sharing their skills, enjoying serious model photography.
The workshop in Brno was very well organized: a clear briefing, enough time to work with each model in different settings, coaching by professionals (PRIOLITE), delicious food and drinks in between the shooting, convenient transport to and from the locations, a nice wellness-hotel to stay.
The program Ivana prepared for this event surpassed my expectations. After the workshop I went home with just one question: When are we going to do this again?”

„PHOTOHOLIDAYS were quite an experience! Nice locations with various level of difficulty. It was possible to test out shooting in an illuminated studio as well as in dark wine cellar. Organizational-wise the PHOTOHOLIDAYS went well without any hitch. Come to PHOTOHOLIDAYS and enjoy yourselves. You will meet beautiful models and a perfect organizer - the gorgeous Ivana!“