RETREAT PHOTOGRAPHER
STOP LOSING POTENTIAL GUESTS TO BAD PHOTOS
You pour your heart into creating a transformative experience.
But if your photos don't capture that magic, you're leaving money on the table.
I specialise in authentic photography for retreats that tells your unique story and drives bookings.
SOME BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH:
THE COST OF "GOOD ENOUGH" PHOTOS
Your retreat is a blend of serene moments, powerful connections, and life-changing experiences.
But most photography fails to capture this essence.
THIS LEADS TO:
Stock photos lie. They show a generic, perfect world that doesn't reflect your authentic offering.
Attendee iPhone snaps are weak marketing. Blurry, uncurated photos lack the professional quality needed to justify your premium price.
You're too busy hosting to also be the full-time documentarian.
Without powerful visuals, your marketing blends in instead of standing out, making it harder to fill your spots.
Your yoga retreat is more than a holiday; it's an atmosphere.
Retreat Photography Services
IMAGERY THAT SELLS THE FEELING, NOT JUST THE PLACE
Hi, I'm Sini Hietaharju
a photographer who specializes in the unique energy of retreats.
I don't just take pictures; I become a part of your team to capture the feeling of transformation—the quiet morning yoga session, the shared laughter over a meal, the focused intensity of a workshop.
This is the content that builds trust and convinces people to say "yes."
My photography gives you:
A library of authentic, sales-driving images for your website, social media, and brochures.
Marketing that connects on an emotional level, showing potential guests the experience they're truly buying.
Time to focus on your guests, knowing your photography is in professional hands.
Imagine photography that captures the quiet peace of a morning yoga session, the golden glow of a real sunset, and the genuine laughter at dinner - not just because we were there with a camera for half a day, but because we were there, living it.
I specialize in visual storytelling for transformative retreats, crafting a gallery of images that sell the experience and help you stand out on booking sites.
HOW IT WORKS
1.
Connect & Plan (Discovery Call): We discuss your retreat vision, goals, and the key moments you want captured.
2.
The Experience (On-Site): I blend into your retreat, capturing authentic moments without being intrusive. Your guests feel comfortable, and you can focus on hosting.
3.
Deliver & Amplify (Post-Production): You receive a full gallery of professionally edited, high-resolution images tailored for marketing use.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY ASSETS PACKAGE
A Full Retreat Coverage
I will stay at your retreat throughout its whole duration, not to miss out on capturing all core activities you want to highlight on marketing
A Minimum of 60 High-Resolution, Edited Images
High-resolution will ensure that the photographs can be used for all the channels long-term. You have the rights to crop, zoom and edit images afterwards.A Versatile Mix of Photos from all agreed categories
Capturing moments, atmosphere, details, accommodation and people.Private Online Gallery for easy downloading and sharing.
Commercial Usage Rights
So you can use the images to market your business forever.
With this licence you are allowed to use all the materials captured in all channels, including paid advertising, social media, prints, ecommerce and website.Fast Turnaround
You will get the photographs delivered within 20 days from the retreat
INVESTMENT
Professional photography is one of the highest-ROI marketing investments a retreat leader can make.
A single booking secured directly from your new imagery covers the cost.
Choose the Collaboration Model That Works For Your Retreat
I believe in flexible partnerships.
Whether you have room in your budget for a paid collaboration or prefer a value exchange,
we can create a package that delivers the stunning, marketing-driving imagery you need.
The preferred option by retreat organizers
OPTION A: THE MUTUAL EXCHANGE
Ideal for: Retreats with available space, looking for a high-value, low-cash investment.
This is a true creative partnership. I join your retreat not just as a photographer, but as an integrated team member, capturing your event in exchange for the full experience for myself and my assistant.
You Provide:
Accommodation & all meals for two people (myself and my assistant/partner).
Full participation in all retreat activities (yoga, workshops, etc.) for immersive shooting.
You Receive:
Pre-Retreat Creative Briefing: We strategize on your key marketing messages and shot list.
A full, multi-day documentation of your retreat.
A dedicated gallery of 60+ high-resolution, edited images.
The power of a two-person team: I capture the primary shots, while my assistant helps with second angles, detail shots, and can even step in as a model for "people shots" if guests prefer privacy, ensuring you get the essential human content you need.
All images come with full commercial usage rights.
OPTION B: THE PAID COLLABORATION
Ideal for: Retreat leaders with a dedicated marketing budget who want a guaranteed, comprehensive deliverable without the exchange of services.
This is a straightforward, all-inclusive service where I handle everything. You get a complete set of professional assets with a fixed investment.
My all-inclusive day rate starts at €600.
A typical 5-day retreat package is often invested at €3,000 - €5,000.
What's Included in a Paid Collaboration:
Pre-Retreat Creative Briefing: We strategize on your key marketing messages and shot list.
On-Site Coverage for the agreed number of days.
A Large Gallery of 60+ Curated & Edited Images.
A dedicated set of Social Media-Ready Reels/Clips (optional add-on).
Full Commercial Licensing for all images.
All travel, accommodation, and meal costs are included in the quote—no hidden fees.
Why Hire me?
YOUR PARTNER IN YOGA TRAVEL STORYTELLING
Hi, I'm Sini Hietaharju
Specialist in Wellness: I understand the flow of a retreat—the quiet moments, the energetic highs. I know how to capture yoga, meditation, and community authentically. I am your dedicated yoga retreat photographer.
Ready to Travel: Based in Spain, I am perfectly positioned for retreats across Europe and am ready to travel globally. I'm your go-to retreat photographer Portugal and beyond.
8+ Years in Digital Marketing: I understand analytics, conversion funnels, and ROI—not just aesthetics.
Master's in Tourism Research: I have actually master's degree, speicalizing in Yoga Travel on my Master's and Bachelor's thesis
Seamless Process: From brief to delivery, I make it effortless for you. I handle the nitty-gritty details and optimization so you can focus on your guests.
I DON'T JUST CREATE TRAVEL CONTENT, I LIVE THE LIFESTYLE.
WITH MY PASSION FOR WELLNESS TRAVELING AND EXPERTISE ON DIGITAL MARKETING, I CAN HELP YOU FORWARD THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUR RETREAT THROUGH THE SCREENS.
A Partner, Not a Vendor:
I work with you to achieve your marketing goals. This makes me the preferred choice for both intimate wellness retreats and larger corporate retreat photographer or business retreat photographer needs.
Proof & Results
REAL STORIES, REAL RESULTS
Over the years I have collaborated with multiple brands from travel and wellness niches.
Collaborations have varied from social media collaboration to SEO blog posts and photography services, both in my channels as well as the brands' own channels.
BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH:
LA VIDA SURF
AKASHA RETREATS
HOUSE OF LAPLAND
MANDUKA EUROPE
WEARMYYOGA
ICANIWILL
FAMME
PROZIS
AIMN
MOONAH WEAR
GASTON LUGA
HONOR FINLAND
HAIRLUST
IDEAL OF SWEDEN
GAAM NUTRITION
NATURECAN
HOUSE OF ORGANIC
PURE IS BEAUTY
FLOW COSMETICS
NEPRA
GYMNATION
HAVUPUU-UUTEJUOMA
HERRLJUNGA MUSTERI
RETREAT PHOTOGRAPHER PORTFOLIO
Here you can see a small collection of shots I have captured on retreats in Morocco, Romania, Finland and Spain.
In addition to retreat photographer work, I work as wellness product photographer and yoga/wellness model. This enables me to capture versatile images for a wellness travel brand.
If you would like to see more samples of my work, contact me.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RETREAT PHOTOGRAPHER
Absolutely! After booking, we'll have a detailed planning call to create a shot list that captures all the essential moments and specific marketing angles you need.
If you don't know, I will share with you what most of the retreat photoshoots require to create a catalogue of photos for marketing purposes.
My focus is on delivering exceptional photography.
However, I can create simple, cinematic video reels for social media.
Absolutely. While we have standard packages for clarity, most of my work is custom-tailored.
Contact me to create a proposal that fits your specific budget and objectives perfectly.
With the mutual exchange and paid collaboration,
we grant you full, commercial license to use the content for your own marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes.
Most of the partners agree with us to retain the right to display the work also in Slowtravelrepeat channels to increase exposure of the brand.
The process is designed for clarity and collaboration:
Discovery Call: We discuss your goals, audience, and KPIs.
Proposal & Agreement: You receive a detailed scope of work and quote.
Creation & Execution: We produce the assets (shoot, write, design).
Delivery: You receive the final files, and we publish if applicable.
Feedback: Your time to share feedback and possible extra needs.
That is why you have a free discovery call. To discuss on details the kind of photoshoot and end result you are expecting, and if I can deliver that as requested.
I can help you create a visual mood board to define what kind of content is required for successful retreat marketing.
Absolutely! Just email me at sini@slowtravelrepeat.com and I get back to you within 3 business days.
Let's Capture the Magic of Your Next Retreat
CONTACT
Let's create imagery that does justice to your work and fills your retreats with the right people.
Sini Hietaharju
sini[at]
slowtravelrepeat
[dot]com
Digital storytelling for the mindful travel industry
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