A Fine Art Luxury Editorial Experience

for Photographers & Videographers

in Provence, France

APRIL 27-29, 2026

Join Worldwide Event Planner, Amanda Virga of AMV Weddings, at one of the South of France’s most iconic and enchanting chateaux. For the first time ever, this experience offers access to a full, multi-day authentic wedding editorial.

This luxury editorial experience aims to present a select number of attendees with a comprehensive content building experience in order to help you create an inspiring portfolio, develop clarity of aesthetic direction, book more of your ideal clients, and build a profitable and resilient photography business.

The workshop is open to digital, hybrid, and film photographers as well as videographers. On a case by case basis we are also accepting other creatives interested in joining us for the experience.

An inspiring experience that will allow you to unwind, reconnect to your purpose and revamp your brand

What’s Included

• Introductory presentation on what to expect for the editorial experience

• A high-end, luxury full wedding editorial featuring a bride and groom model couple, including getting ready moments, a ceremony, tablescape, flat lays, curated details, cake, bridal party, and evening celebration

• Two additional events designed to complete a full multi-day wedding gallery, including a welcome dinner and farewell pool party

• Two full days of portfolio-building and intentional networking experiences

• Two nights of accommodation at Château Tourreau, including all meals and beverages throughout the stay


Curate an inspiring portfolio that elevates your brand & attracts your ideal client.

Develop clarity of aesthetic direction while positioning yourself powerfully within the market.


Our previous attendees have been featured in Vogue, Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, WedLuxe, Wedding Chicks, Wedding Sparrow and many more notable publications


The Location


Chateau de Tourreau

SHOOT Location

Set in the heart of the Provence countryside, Château Tourreau is an iconic 18th-century estate surrounded by manicured gardens, cypress-lined avenues, and sweeping vineyard views. Steeped in history and defined by understated elegance, the château offers a refined yet welcoming atmosphere where heritage and modern comfort exist in quiet balance.

Blending classical architecture with thoughtfully curated interiors and expansive outdoor spaces, Château Tourreau is a distinguished destination wedding venue, offering a timeless and editorial backdrop perfectly suited for multi-day luxury celebrations in the South of France.


Event Mood board & Vibes


Paris Sunrise Editorial (optional)

THURSdAY APRIL 30, 2026
Additional Fee: €950

After our retreat at Chateau de Tourreau, our participants will have the option to travel to Paris for additional capsule shoot the following day at sunrise! To complete your stay in France, join us in one of the most romantic cities in the world for a fashion oriented capsule shoot with 2 different bride & groom model couples at some of the most iconic locations around the city at sunrise! Tentative timing for this shoot is 6:30-10:30am with a networking brunch at a traditional Parisian cafe to follow.

Transport from the starting location to the ending location of the shoot is included as well as the networking brunch. Cost of any other transport, meals and accommodation are not included. 

Meet The Host

Amanda Virga

Founder of AMV Retreats, Worldwide Wedding Planner

Amanda Virga is a worldwide wedding planner who has over a decade of experience in the event industry, executing nearly 600 weddings during her career and 20+ successful retreats to date. While based between NYC and London, she has also worked on weddings across the globe, over 4 continents from Spain and Tuscany to Thailand and Bali. Her approach is unique, not only does she have a passion for creating flawless events but she is also committed to creating +aluable experiences that bring industry professionals together, collaborating with some of the best in the industry, and designing breathtaking editorial projects. Her weddings and editorial work have been featured on Good Morning America, Vogue, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, WedLuxe, The Knot, Junebug, Wedding Chicks, and more.

Amanda is an avid traveler having visited 65 countries, she also spent an entire year traveling the world in 2018 while immersing herself into the wedding industry in each of her destinations. Her adventurous and worldly spirit is what inspired the creation of AMV retreats, a one of a kind experience connecting wedding creatives across the globe. When not traveling or planning events, she is usually found snuggling up with her chihuahua, enjoying a glass of prosecco or practicing yoga. She is a firm believer that achieving a good life balance is the ultimate key to success.

Retreat Schedule

*Subject to change

Monday April 27th

Arrival/Check-in (from 4pm)

Welcome Dinner & Editorial (from 6pm)

TUESDAY April 28th

8-10am Breakfast

10am: Introductory Session

10:30am-12pm: Pool Shoot

12-2pm: Lunch Break

2-7pm: Main Wedding Editorial Shoot

from 7:30pm Dinner/Evening Networking

WEDNESDAY April 29th

8-10am Breakfast

11am Check outs & Departures

Optional Evening Networking Dinner in Paris

THURSDAY APRIl 30th

6:30-10:30am: Optional Sunrise Shoot in Paris

10:30am-12:30pm: Networking Brunch to Follow

Frequently Asked Questions


DO I NEED TO BE A FILM OR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO ATTEND?

Both digital and film photographers are welcome at this workshop, as well as filmmakers!

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER?

The only cost not included is your travel to/from the location. Once you arrive onsite, your accommodation for 2 nights and meals from Monday evening to Wednesday morning are included. We will connect attendees in Facebook group in coordinate travel together if desired. Chateau de Tourreau is 1 hour from Marseille (MRS) Airport & 30 minutes from Avignon Train Station, making it very convenient to reach by train or car.

HOW WILL THE SHOOT WORK?

The editorials will be designed to feature luxury brands, over the top florals, and professional models. The shoot will be split into 3 groups that will work in shifts with the models, to ensure a small group atmosphere, a very smooth shooting process, and maximum opportunities for a comprehensive gallery.

WILL I BE ABLE TO SUBMIT THE SHOOTS TO BLOGS?

Absolutely, you are free to submit wherever you’d like and there is no publication delay or restrictions in place for this shoot. Our attendees have been featured in endless publications including Vogue, Style Me Pretty, WedLuxe, Wedding Chicks and many more.


Investment

FULL sHARE (SHARED TWIN BEDROOM & SHARED BATH): €4,750
PRIVATE ROOM (PRIVATE BEDROOM & BATHROOM): $5.250

Optional Paris Sunrise Shoot: €950

* Split into 4 payments (Payment plans available upon request). All payments are non-refundable. Pricing is inclusive of VAT

2 Nights Accommodation and Meals for the Duration of the Stay Monday evening-Wednesday morning are included

*Please note, this is a content based experience which will differ from our standard retreats which offer a more comprehensive retreat featuring education and networking. If one of our other experiences sound like a better fit for you, please check out the full list of our Upcoming Retreats

Interested in joining us?
We’d be thrilled to hear from you and can’t wait to connect.