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AFRICA Content RETREATS
For wedding photographers + filmmakers
For wedding photographers + filmmakers
The Wonderful + wild Africa
Our Content Retreats are designed exclusively for wedding and elopement photographers + videographers who want to build their portfolios with full adventurous elopement galleries to attract their dream clients.
At these retreats, you’ll photograph real couples (not just styled models) as they "elope" in the wild - from getting ready, to heartfelt vows to epic portraits on safari, you'll craft a full wedding gallery that feels authentic, emotional, and ready to attract your dream clients.
With small, intimate groups of just 6-8 photographers, you'll have time and space to get the shot - no crowding, no chaos. Every detail is curated to help you grow: from intimate vow exchanging in the wild to relaxed candid moments, all staged within some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth.
And when you're not behind the lens? You'll be exploring the magic of Africa - going on real safaris, sharing stories by the fire, making new friendships, and soaking up a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It's not just about photos. It's about transformation - in your work, your brand, and yourself.
Ready to tell the wildest love stories - and your own?
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Upcoming Content Retreats
We have the most epic retreats coming up in Africa! Check out our upcoming content retreats that are ALL INCLUSIVE. We aim to give you one heck of an experience while helping you build your portfolio with full day wedding galleries to showcase to future clients. Our retreats are limited to 6-8 photographers per retreat. 4-6 Styled shoots with amazing designers and experts in Africa!
Cape Town Retreat
Safari Retreat,
Mar 2026
Safari Retreat,
Feb 2026
PAST CONTENT RETREATS
Check out our past content retreats in Africa at breathtaking locations! From wine tasting, fine dining, swimming with penguins, going on safari, hiking, and sitting in a pool sipping cocktails while elephants are coming to drink from the pool water - These experiences are like no other! This is your time to indulge!
Cape Town Retreat
Safari Retreat
Safari Retreat
Cape Town Retreat Highlights
At our past Cape Town Content retreat in South Africa we captured some of the most beautiful galleries, working alongside South Africa's finest models and vendors!
Who wouldn't enjoy swimming with the penguins, going on a catamaran, wine tasting and exploring the best of what Cape Town has to offer- all while capturing the most amazing content for your portfolio to attract your dream clients.
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Safari retreat highlights
Our past Safari Content retreats in South Africa have been nothing short of amazing! We went on daily safaris and ate the most amazing food! We captured elopement galleries that document the day from start to end to ensure you have a full elopement gallery to share with future clients. There is nothing quite as tranquil as waking up in the wild, sipping your cup of coffee while hearing a lion roar in the distance. We enjoyed cocktails by the pool while the elephants came and drank from that same pool- an absolute wild experience!
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Our RETREATS ARE FOR YOU IF
You want to build your elopement portfolio to attract your dream clients
You want to book actual destination and elopement weddings and have FULL galleries to show to future clients
You like being surrounded by like minded people and making new friends to learn and grow with
You love traveling to new places and experiencing new adventures
You like going on vacations you can write off as a business trip :P
Meet your host
Born and bred in South Africa.
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Hi, I'm Heidi! Owner of Heidi Straus Photography and currently living in Minnesota, USA where I spend 8 months out of the year. During the US Winters I travel back to my hometown in South Africa to capture weddings, elopements and host these amazing retreats for awesome people like YOU!
South Africa is my absolute favorite place to visit in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD and I cannot wait for you to see why! This place is like a hidden gem and I'm excited for you to come and explore it! I book REAL weddings and elopements in South Africa every year. If you want to do the same, and get connected with some of South Africa's top wedding vendors- THEN LET'S DO THIS :D !!!!
frequently asked questions
Our retreats are All Inclusive. The only costs not included are your flights to Africa, however the accommodation, meals, activities, and shoots are included.
We are more than happy to help you select the right flights.
We always welcome plus ones on our retreat so you can experience the beautiful locations our retreats take place in, with your loved ones and possibly extend your trip to include further travel in the region! There are reduced rates available for your guest to join us for just the accommodation and meal portion of the retreat. Please inquire directly for more information.
Once you confirm your spot with a deposit, all payments are nonrefundable. However given an extenuating circumstance we are flexible to shift your payments to a new retreat with enough notice to fill the spot.
Katherin -
All attendees will share a room with one other person.
Book with a friend to receive a discount!
We're very selective when it comes to choosing models. Every effort is made to prioritize diversity with the model selection and making sure they have experience in front of the camera.
Yes, the places our retreats are held at, is perfectly safe. We will always be traveling together as a group. You will always be picked up from the airport by one of our staff. So no need to worry about any dodgy business :)
The food in Africa is AMAZING! So no need to worry about eating something random like crocodile haha. Foods vary depending on location and retreat. But you can expect delicious and balanced meals to keep you energized and full!
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