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A hillside cityscape with white stone buildings stacked on top of each other, featuring narrow stairs and small windows, with a prominent bell tower on top of the hill. Chicago wedding photographer

SWiss

retreat

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august 19–21, 2025

*all images on this page were taken at our previous retreats

Couple in wedding attire standing in a forest with tall green trees, the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers and the groom wearing a white suit and a black cowboy hat. Chicago wedding photographer
Black and white photo of a man and woman in formal attire posing near a vintage convertible car, with a hillside town in the background. Chicago wedding photographer
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on snow-covered rocks next to icy water in a cold, snowy mountain landscape with glaciers and ice formations. Chicago Wedding Photographer.
A woman with curly hair in a strapless white dress, standing with her eyes closed, holding a fringed veil overhead, surrounded by flickering candle lights in a dark environment. Chicago Wedding Photographer.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom during their wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and the groom gently holding her. Chicago Wedding Photographer

The DetaiLs

international retreats

shoots only: $3,750

*all-inclusive: $5,000

*a home base in interlaken with breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and lodging included

only 7 SPOTS AVAILABLE

open to photographers, videographers, and content creators

payment plans available:

5 payments of $750 for shoots only

5 payments of $1,000 for all-inclusive

 

Tentative shoot schedule

august 19th, 2025

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august 20th, 2025

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august 21st, 2025

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A woman in a white dress standing near a boat, with water in the background, and a man in black wet clothes holding a paper tissue or napkin. Chicago wedding photographer

#mooD

mood images found on pinterest

for inspiration only

Collage of winter and ski scenes, including people skiing, snowboarding, a ski lift, snowy mountains, and winter fashion, with the words 'ski elopement' in the center.
A collage of nine images featuring scenic outdoor landscapes and women in wedding dresses, with the words 'hatcher pass' in the center.
Collage of nine images showcasing Chugach Mountains, including snowy peaks, lush green valleys, a bride in a white dress and veil, a couple walking in the forest, a mountain landscape, a woman in a wedding dress with bouquet, and black-and-white mountain scenery with river.
A collage of nine images depicting lakes, mountains, a float plane, a boat, and a couple near water, with the words 'float' and 'plane' in the center.
Collage of women in cowboy hats and outfits in various outdoor settings, including mountains, rivers, and deserts, with horses and one person riding a horse, and a mountain range in the background.
Collage of images featuring A-frame cabins and couples enjoying vacation. Top-left: woman in a white dress in a forest. Top-center: couple kissing outdoors. Top-right: couple in a hot tub. Middle-left: exterior of a modern A-frame cabin with a hot tub on the deck. Middle-right: outdoor deck of an A-frame cabin. Bottom-left: woman in a hat and veil with a person in dark clothing. Bottom-center: interior of an A-frame cabin with a couple. Bottom-right: hot tub with people and snow-covered trees.

The breakdown

6 shoots total / each shoot is 2 hours long

matanuska glacier

we’ll be taking a private, 4-hour hiking tour onto the matanuska glacier, shooting while we hike, to reach the location where the helicopter will meet us (weather-permitting). once we’ve finished shooting with the helicopter, we will begin our hike back to the parking lot. our models can sit inside + pose with the helicopter.

horse trek

we have a 3-hour horse trek reserved where we’ll be riding a side-by-side out to our shoot location, situated on a beach in front of gorgeous mountain views. you have the option to ride a horse to our location instead for an additional $300. the models will be riding and posing with the horses.

if you’d like to experience the horse trek yourself, you can ride your own horse to our location and back for an additional $300.

hatcher pass

hatcher pass has some of the most jaw-dropping, panoramic mountain views alaska has to offer and we’ll be right in the middle of it all.

a-frame cabin

taking a break from hiking, our couple will elope at the black cabin in palmer, ak and then strip down and jump in the hot tub at the end of the shoot.

float plane

the float plane will take off from anchorage and meet us at a beautiful lake. the plane will park at the beach so our couple can post on + in it as well.

you can pay an additional $300 to ride in the float plane to the lake and back. this will be an epic opportunity to see alaska’s landscape from above and there are only 3 spots available!

chugach mountains

another mountain shoot, but farther south and a whole different landscape. this location is south of anchorage and has the most incredible views.

meeT THe TeaM

A woman with long dark hair and wearing a black outfit crouching in front of a background of blue and yellow flowers.

Jenna

seeded events & design

A woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a brown blazer and jewelry, in front of a light background.

Marissa

marissa’s makeup plan

A woman with long, light brown hair smiling and looking to the side, wearing a black sleeveless top and a necklace, standing in front of a white brick wall.

Kaedi

niche beauty by kaedi

ready to sign up?

tickets launch monday, January 15th at 4:00 pm CST

once you have submitted your application, you will receive a contract via honeybook with the ability to pay + reserve your spot.

there are 7 total spots available

contracts are sent and spots are filled first come first serve. you have 48 hours to reserve your spot before your contract is closed and your spot is available to others.

once your spot is reserved, you will immediately be added to our private instagram group where we will discuss the shoots and the logistics/planning.

if you have any additional questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to me via email or text.

andrea@andreagodfreyphotography.com

309-883-1578