A Fine Art Luxury Editorial Experience for Photographers & Videographers at

Oheka Castle

May 12, 2027

Join Worldwide Event Planner Amanda Virga of AMV Weddings, at one of the most prestigious wedding venues in the world, Oheka Castle in Long Island, NY for a luxurious wedding editorial shoot.

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 & content creators.

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

What’s Included

• Intro Presentation/Meet & Greet

• 1 high-end, luxury full wedding editorial shoot with a bride & groom model couple, featuring a ceremony, reception, flat lays, details, and wedding cake

  • Capsule couple shoot (different bride & groom model shooting session), for additional posing opportunities - not associated with a mood board / full shoot concept

  • • A full day of portfolio building and networking experiences

• Snacks & Soft Drinks

Tentative timing for the shoot is 1-6pm

Optional Evening Networking Dinner to Follow


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


Oheka Castle

An Iconic Estate on Long Island’s Gold Coast

Set in Huntington on Long Island’s historic Gold Coast, Oheka Castle offers a grand setting reminiscent of a French château. With its stately architecture and expansive formal gardens, the estate brings together European elegance and the enduring glamour of one of New York’s most distinctive historic properties.

From its manicured grounds to its elegant interiors, Oheka Castle offers an exceptional setting for luxury weddings and editorials—pairing architectural grandeur with the romance of a timeless country estate.

VIEW VENUE - 620 Loft & GARDEN | @620loftgarden

Venue Images by: Morgan Taylor & Mekina Saylor

Meet The Host

Amanda Virga

Founder of AMV Retreats, Worldwide Wedding Planner

Amanda Virga is a worldwide wedding planner who has 16 years of experience in the event industry, executing nearly 600 weddings during her career and over 20 successful retreats to date. While now based permanently in the French Riviera, 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 valuable 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 66 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 enjoying the beautiful views of the Mediterranean sea from her home with her daughter Amira & husband Hamza. She is a firm believer that achieving a good life balance is the ultimate key to success.

Frequently Asked Questions


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 2 groups of 8 photographers that will work in shifts with the models & details, 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.

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 and content creators!

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER?

This editorial investment is based on the shoot only with no other travel, accommodation, or meals included. However we will connect attendees in a Facebook group to coordinate travel together if desired. We are also planning an optional networking dinner to follow that evening (cost of dinner is not included).

Investment

$2,750

(or $4,950 total when booked with our 620 Loft Shoot on May 11th)

* Split into 3 payments (Payment plans available upon request). All payments are non-refundable.

*Please note: This is a rain or shine experience.

No Travel, Meals or Accommodation are Included

*Please note, this is a content based experience which will differ from our standard retreats which offer a more comprehensive event 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

Event Cover Image by: Kristen Camille Photography