AWAKEN YOUR INNER CREATIVE™ with ELLI IOANNOU 

immersive photography-based creative retreat

ATHENS / March 18-22

Explore a new way of seeing + communicating through  the emotive language of photography as taught by Elli whilst discovering a re-born Athens.

Apply your new skills for creative self expression or professional communication.

A unique creative retreat ideal for entrepreneurs, in-house communication , marketing teams & photography enthusiasts.

AWAKEN YOUR INNER CREATIVE™

with ELLI IOANNOU

photography based creative retreat

ATHENS March 18-22 

Adapted from her higher education programs, Elli teaches essential yet simple language of photography tools for effective visual  communication. Applicable for professional or personal use.

Bonus gift of creative activation  Gong + sound bath experience with our guest creatives THE SACRED OASIS Angelos Gavrias + Alexandra Solomos.

‘Sound&Soul: Unlock Your Creative Flow. Gong & sound bath is a unique 3hr experience at  SOUNION  & the Temple of Poseidon 

is this retreat for you ? /

  • If  you’re an entrepreneur  seeking to develop your visual communication skills using photography for your business

  • if you’re a photographer seeking to re-ignite your creativity & develop your career by offering more for your clients. 

  • If you’re seeking to expand your horizons either for professional or personal purposes from a new perspective and meet new people

  • if youre seeking professional or personal expansion via cultural immersion in the Hellenic capital of Athens

  • are you ready to pause-create-connect &  be part of an intimate group of 8 individuals?

ATHeNs- our muse 

dior cruise show Athens Acropolis by photographer RIA MORT

DOR CRUISE COLLECTION 2022 Photographed at ACROPOLIS ATHENS BY ©RIA MORT

Elli has designed simple yet creative photography exercises with specific themes, whilst using Athens as our creative muse.

Many often pass by this ancient city on their way to the islands, most have been at least once. However we are exploring a reborn Athens, sharing some of its hidden gems, sometimes in the steps of the  ancient Greeks, and through the lens of creative photography. 

Whilst we will have opportunities to photograph Athens during our daily experiences , the focus of the photography exercises is not on travel photography, but photography as an artistic visual expression .

what is included/

  • Photography Workshop tuition with Elli Ioannou

  • 4 nights-3 days immersive creative  photography retreat with curated cultural program

  • Sound&Soul: Unlock Your Creative Flow Gong +sound bath .A unique 3hr experience at SOUNION with guest creatives THE SACRED OASIS Angelos Gavrias + Alexandra Solomos.

  • 3 photography workshops -with DAILY feedback

  • A FINAL REVIEW session + PRESENTATION OF GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY on Day 03

  • Daily morning CREATIVE CIRCLE ™ at different locations of Athens

  • Daily cultural experiences + hidden gems of Athens

  • Welcome dinner & daily lunch included

  • Transport for the daily programs 

Important dates/

EARLY BIRD investment open until 25th January
FULL RATES from  26th January
ARRIVE: March 18th afternoon-for 7pm intro & welcome dinner
RETREAT DATES :  March 19, 20 & 21  *departures 22nd

F.A.Q

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I apply what I learn to my work ? 

As a photographer, you can develop story telling skills + enhance your current practice for working with direct clients for example. 

As an entrepreneur you can use photomedia content with an informed understanding of how it can support your brand.

If you work with photography content as a designer or an art director

Whether you are choosing the photos , or commissioning -briefing a photographer , or actually taking the photos - 

You will be able to choose images which communicate what the main message purpose if - 

As a freelancer creative - you can have a competitive edge with potential clients or employers as this retreat will provide you with additional professional skills 

How can I apply what I learn for personal use ? 

Accessing your inner creative , learning a new creative practice enhances wellness -positive engagement ,

discover your creative self expression.

Do I need to have photography experience ? 

Not necessarily -the emphasis is on understanding photography as an effective visual communication tool.Elli teaches some key fundamental yet simple tools which you can easily apply for professional or personal use.

What equipment do I need ? 

If you have a compact camera or DSLR,  but also a smartphone is fine ! 

Elli has delivered several private programs for  non-photographers .