Not All Who Wander Are Lost — Some Are Just Warming Up.
VENTURE FOLK RETREAT
BYRON BAY 6-8 AUGUST 2025
Some Roads You Find. Others You Create.
Fifteen years ago, I had nothing but instinct and stubborn hope. No mentors. No shortcuts.
Just a camera, a dream — and a willingness to carve my own way.
Now, the way is open for you.
Venture Folk Retreat is your invitation to step off the sidelines and into your own wild story.
I Was Once You
You weren’t made to sit on the sidelines, double-tapping everyone else's wins.
You weren’t built for small dreams, safe bets, or waiting for permission.
And yet — there you are, thumb on the screen, watching stories that could have been yours.
It’s not about talent.
It’s not about luck.
It’s about the fire you feed.
Fifteen years ago, that was me.
When I started, there was no roadmap, no workshops, no one pulling back the curtain.
Photographers guarded their craft fiercely — no one shared the hows, the whys, the messy middle behind the success stories.
I had to figure it out the hard way — in the dark, by feel, by grit.
But you don’t have to.
Now, everything I wish I had back then…
— the real conversations, the guidance, the community — it’s here.
It’s waiting for you at Venture Folk Retreat.
Some photographers stay stuck in the scroll, trapped by fear, chasing 'someday.'
Others feel the call, wipe the dust off their dreams, pick up their cameras — and step boldly into what’s next.
Which story will you choose?
This August, Venture Folk Retreat calls the wild-hearted.
The ones ready to rise, create without apology, and carve out a life and career that looks and feels like them.
Your next chapter isn’t waiting on a screen.
It’s already here — you just have to say yes. FOR YOU.
The Honest Truth
➳ You were never meant to play it safe, watching life unfold from the sidelines.
Your ambition, your fire, your wild ideas — they’re not random. They're your roadmap
➳ That ache of "maybe later"? That’s just fear dressed up as logic. You don't have to buy into it.
➳ Perfect timing? It's a myth.
The real magic lives in the messy, brave, right-now moments.
Every day you hesitate is a day your dreams drift further out to sea.
➳ No more sidelines. No more half-hearted wishing.
It’s time to step in, show up, and start building the life and creativity you know you're capable of.
Because no one is coming to hand it to you —
you are the one you’ve been waiting for.
Say Yes — and Watch It All Shift
There’s something electric about being in the same space as people who are already living what you dream of.
At Venture Folk Retreat, you won’t just be taking notes — you’ll be breathing in the energy, the wisdom, and the lived experience of some of the best in the game.
Our guest educators aren’t just teachers — they’re trailblazers, artists, business builders, and storytellers who’ve carved their own wild paths.
You’ll get to sit at their table — hear the real stories behind their success, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and the creative sparks that turned into fires.
You'll see firsthand how they think, create, adapt, and stay true to their vision.
This isn’t textbook learning — it’s heart-to-heart, soul-to-soul, the kind of insight you feel as much as you hear.
One conversation, one idea, one breakthrough moment could shift everything for you.
You just have to say yes — and step into the room.
Master the Art of Storytelling — For Every Kind of Love
Create a Portfolio That Demands Attention
At Venture Folk Retreat, it’s about more than crafting beautiful images — it’s about capturing the beating heart of a story.
You'll learn to photograph couples with honesty, intimacy, and depth — celebrating every kind of love, including LGBTQ+ couples, without clichés, without walls, without limits.
Create work that isn't just seen — it's felt.
Work that moves, that lingers, that matters.
Forget ordinary.
Out here, surrounded by wild skies and real connection, you'll create cinematic, soul-driven work that reflects the photographer you are becoming — work that stops dream clients in their tracks and whispers, "this is the one."
➳ Step Into the Wild Unknown — and Grow:
Growth doesn’t happen in the safe spaces.
It happens under vast horizons, in unfamiliar light, when you chase the shot you’re not sure you can catch.
Whether you're just finding your feet or sharpening your craft, Venture Folk invites you to break the mould and claim your next level.
➳ Find Your People — and Fuel Your Fire:
Photography is a journey, but no one said you had to walk it alone.
Here, you'll be surrounded by other dreamers, makers, and adventurers who speak your language — people who believe, like you do, that art has the power to change everything.
➳ Reignite the Spark That Got You Here:
If you've felt stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from your work — you're not broken. You're just ready for a new flame.
At Venture Folk, you'll remember what it feels like to create with your whole heart again — messy, real, alive.
➳ New to the Game? We've Got You:
Whether you're holding your first camera or booking your first weddings, you belong here.
Venture Folk Retreat isn’t just for the seasoned — it's built for the brave.
You’ll walk away with real skills, cinematic images, deeper confidence, and the momentum to propel you from dreaming into doing.
This is your starting line — and it's wilder and more beautiful than you imagined.
➳ Build a Brand That Stands for Something:
When you leave, you won’t just have breathtaking images.
You'll have the skills, the vision, and the courage to brand yourself as the storyteller who doesn't just take pictures — but captures the true pulse of a couple’s story, wherever their love leads them.
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i attended the ventrue folk retreat last year and it changed the trajectory of my work and business.
- Nicci @niccikphotography
Throw Me In, I’m Ready!
Feel That Restlessness? It’s No Mistake.
Somewhere deep down, you already know — you're ready for something more.
A new spark. A real shift. A Byron Bay winter that changes the way you see your art, your future, and yourself.
Venture Folk Retreat, AUG 6–8, isn’t just another workshop on your list.
It’s your turning point — the place where tired dreams wake up, dusty ambitions get dusted off, and you finally claim what’s been calling you all along.
This is your invitation to stop waiting.
To say, "I'm ready."
To step into a new chapter where you get to define what enough looks like — and live it.
We’d be so honoured to stand beside you as you choose your "yes."
Let’s build something unforgettable — together.
Your Life Starts Where Comfort Ends
The Adventure That Begins With One Word
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