Created by internationally acclaimed, award-winning pet photographers, Style Lab Retreat is a dog photography learning experience like no other.
Think about the photographers whose work you love and admire. When you’re scrolling through social media, you can immediately identify their images.
What is it that makes their work so instantly recognisable?
This is what we'll be exploring in detail, and this is what you'll gain from the workshop - a deeper insight into yourself, your work, and your own unique style.
Limited to just nine attendees, the workshop will run over five full days, providing plenty of opportunity for group and individual activities, inspirational chats, creative shoots and editing deep dives.
We’ll be embarking on a journey of discovery, where you’ll:
- Explore what makes you different from other photographers.
- Learn how to tap into your unique way of seeing, interacting with and interpreting the world.
- Give yourself space to honestly explore what makes you happy, and hone in on what you truly enjoy.
- Learn why being different can help pave the way to success.
- Discover how to inject your personality and vision into your work.
- Understand why shooting for yourself can be instrumental in attracting an audience that appreciates you for your style.
- Identify any skills you need to develop further, to create your unique style.
Style Lab Retreat is the all-inclusive, life changing experience that pet photographers around the world have been waiting for!
Must-know details
- 9-13 and 16-20 March 2026
- 5-day creative dog photography retreat focusing on finding and refining your style
- 3 instructors - Charlotte Reeves, Craig Turner-Bullock and Alicja Zmysłowska (that's us together on the right)
- Mallorca, Spain (near the capital city of Palma)
- All-inclusive (education, 6 nights of accommodation, all meals & transport)
- Limited to 9 attendees per week
- $5,900 USD for a twin-share room (limited availability)
- $6,400 USD for a private room with ensuite + add $1,500 to bring a guestÂ
Attending Style Lab in Iceland was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will remain in my heart and mind forever.
Of course, there was top-quality education delivered by powerhouses of the dog photography world, and the beauty of the landscapes in which we were shooting stole my breath, but more that this was the safe space it provided for introspection, reflection, and to pull apart the true "why" that drives each of our personal photographic evolutions.Â
I was left brimming with ideas for the future, and clarity of how to implement them.Â
Style Lab is incredible - every photographer deserves this!
- Fiona Lovett (Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland)
Inclusions
- Six nights of accommodation in a beautifully presented finca (country estate) near the capital city of Palma in Mallorca, Spain - with privacy, space and luxury.
- Private accommodation with ensuite bathroom standard, or downgrade to twin-share (limited availability).
- When not immersing yourself in all the retreat has to offer, you'll be enjoying the sauna and pool area or relaxing under the shade of a fruit tree in the beautiful garden.
- Our private chef will prepare delicious meals with healthy, organic and local raw ingredients. Dietary needs will be accommodated on request.Â
- All transportation during the retreat.
- Five full days of exploration, self-discovery and dog photography immersion.
- Group activities and one-on-one attention from three experienced instructors.
- A private Facebook group for continued support from the instructors.
- Your own Style Lab Retreat goody bag, including a T-shirt and notebook.
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How is Style Lab different?
Not just your standard pet photography workshop, Style Lab Retreat has been carefully crafted to take you on a journey of self-discovery, though group activities, brainstorming sessions, instructor-led discussions and worksheets.
We will take you through our personal style development, using our creative process to highlight what goes into defining and developing a specific look. We'll cover technical aspects such as lens choice, along with creative shoot planning and execution with regards to light, location, composition and framing.
There will be multiple shoots during our time together at iconic locations, allowing you to capture gorgeous canines in Mediterranean island paradise that is Mallorca.
During the post-processing sessions, we will show you how to creatively edit your images to bring your vision to life.
Receive feedback and input from your fellow attendees, along with plenty of one-on-one time and individual attention from all three instructors.
Throughout the retreat, we'll continue to revisit the themes of originality and creativity, finding inspiration and promoting individuality. The retreat will truly be an intensive laboratory for creatively mixing various stylistic ingredients along with a dash of your individual vision, helping you create a recipe for your own personal style.
By the end of the experience, you will feel inspired, motivated and revitalised, with a clear plan of how you can stand out in an increasingly crowded pet photography market.
What our previous Style Lab attendees are saying...
Helen Daniels
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
From the stunning location, beautiful accommodation and fabulous food, our world class instructors, Charlotte, Craig and Alicja, had paved the way for us students to be able to fully immerse ourselves in exploring our creativity with no distractions.
For me personally it was the most wonderful life-affirming week and it was a real privilege to be able to attend.
I can’t think of a single thing I would change about the whole experience.
For anyone thinking of attending a future workshop/retreat run by Unleashed Education it is worth every single penny and every single mile travelled to get there.
It is an investment in yourself that will stay with you for life.
Yvonne van Leeuwen
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
Wow, what an experience, and not just because it was in Iceland!
Looking for your style was indeed a search for myself, what I find beautiful, fun and enjoyable.
The stories of Charlotte, Craig and Alicja made a lot clear. Not only about them but also about myself. The conversations on the bus on the way to the locations for the photo shoots gave the opportunity to get to know everyone a little better.
 Above all, I have learned that I can be who I am, that there is already style in my photos and that I can develop that even more.
Besides all this, the location was great! The food excellent. The fact that you don't have to think about anything and just focus on photography and everything that goes with it is a wonderful experience!
Sarah Jones
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
Style Lab was genuinely life-affirming and life changing and I'm so grateful that I got to experience it with the most wonderful group of people that I now get to call friends.
I can't thank Charlotte, Craig and Alicja enough for creating such a safe and nurturing environment to allow us to be vulnerable, explore our creativity and reflect on our experiences and styles.
 The entire week was perfectly planned and every detail was thought of.
The venue was stunning, the food was amazing, the company was perfect and the locations we shot at were epic.Â
Style Lab was so much more than a photography workshop, it's an experience that I will never forget and will forever be grateful for.
Style Lab is for you if:
- You already have solid pet photography shooting and editing skills
- You are reasonably happy with your standard of work
- You feel your portfolio lacks cohesiveness and an identifiable style
- You're excited to discover more about yourself and what makes you unique
- You want to produce work that people immediately know is yours
- You need the tools to unlock your full potential and creativity
Style Lab isn't for you if:
- You are still working on basic camera and photography skills
- You need to learn how to use Photoshop and Lightroom
- You need help with starting or running a pet photography business
- You want to learn how to replicate successful photographers' styles
Your Instructors
Charlotte and Craig of Unleashed Education are thrilled and honoured to be joined once again by dog photographer extraordinaire, Alicja Zmysłowska.
Charlotte Reeves
Charlotte's style incorporates creative use of natural light, location and expression to produce vibrant and emotive work highly praised by her clients. In 2018, she was awarded the AIPP Queensland Epson Pet/Animal Photographer of the Year. Addicted to creating lightbulb moments for students, Charlotte has been teaching pet photographers since 2013. She relishes simplifying tricky concepts, and helping people achieve their goals by making the learning fun, practical, and positive.Â
Craig Turner-Bullock
Craig has been photographing pets professionally since 2001 and describes his style as giving his subjects a sense of belongingness. Originally from the Channel Island of Guernsey, Craig is now based in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has written and photographed three bestselling books and in 2018 won the title of NZIPP New Zealand Portrait Photographer of the Year. Craig loves working with others to help refine their creative style and stand out from the crowd.
Alicja Zmysłowska
Through 16 years of experience in dog photography Alicja has developed her own emotional and dreamy style recognised all over the globe. In her art she values uniqueness and presentation of new ideas. Her work has been awarded countless times in photography contests and published at international photography portals like National Geographic Yourshot, PetaPixel and photography magazines like Digital Camera UK, Digital Camera Poland, FV Photo and Video.
ScheduleÂ
This is a sample schedule only and is subject to change as we refine the details.
Pre Workshop
Arrive (or be picked up by us from the airport) after 5pm, indulge in some tapas and refreshments while you meet your fellow attendees, then get settled into your room and prepare for five days of adventure and self-discovery!
Day 1
MORNING
Welcome
Personality and Mindset
AFTERNOON
Introduction to Style
Shoot 1 - Beach
Day 2
MORNING
Inspiration
Creativity
AFTERNOON
1:1's and Editing
Shoot 2 -Â Urban
Day 3
MORNING
Style Journeys
1:1's and Editing
AFTERNOON
Image Reviews
Shoot 3 - Bay and Cave
Day 4
MORNING
Style Journeys
1:1's and Editing
AFTERNOON
Image Reviews
Shoot 4 - Park
Day 5
MORNING
Style Journeys
Editing Session
AFTERNOON
Reflection Exercise
Group Image Share & Wrap Up
Post Workshop
Then comes the bittersweet part - saying goodbye to your newfound tribe!
Check out by 10am and we can take you back to the airport if you require it.
More about Alicja
You're probably already familiar with Craig and Charlotte of Unleashed Education, but if you're not yet familiar with the incredible work of Alicja, here's a brief rundown.
Alicja Zmysłowska is an incredibly talented and world-renowned dog photographer from Poland. Alicja has been a dog photographer for 16 years and has taught workshops all over the world.
Her work is instantly recognisable for her ability to transport the viewer into another world, where the stunning beauty of nature is combined with the unique personalities of the dogs she photographs. She is a master of colour and tone, composition and expression, and a true pioneer in the soft, dreamy style that she is so well known for.
We could talk about her work all day, but go ahead and enjoy a selection of our favourites below - many of these captured in Mallorca.
Accommodation Options
All prices are in USD.
Private Room with Ensuite
Enjoy the peace and space of your private room and private bathroom.
$6400
Private Room with Ensuite
+ Guest
Add a guest to your private room - includes all meals. Most rooms can be made into either one King or two Singles.
$7900
Shared Room with Ensuite
Share a room and a bathroom with a room-mate. Only two available per week.
$5900
Application Process
Due to the limited number of spots available (only 9) and to make sure everyone is on a similar level, we will be accepting attendees based on an application process.
Applications will include a 10-image portfolio and will be open on a rolling basis in early 2025.
As applications come in, we will be processing and approving students based on a variety of factors.
When assessing your portfolio for suitability for the retreat, we'll be looking for:
- demonstration of good basic camera skills
- well-focused images
- a good basic understanding of working with natural light
- an understanding of correct exposure
- evidence of competent editing skills
You do not need to have an outstanding, professional portfolio to apply, but you do need to show a competent level of skill as a dog photographer.Â
We ask that you own or have access to a digital SLR or mirrorless camera, with lenses ranging from wide angle to telephoto. You'll also need a laptop computer with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop installed.
Successful applicants will be notified within 7Â days of application.Â
Applications will open in early 2025
What our previous Style Lab attendees are saying...
Chantal Levesque
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
The Style Lab Retreat in Iceland was nothing short of a life changing experience.Â
Spending a week in quiet Scandinavian-style lakeside retreat with delicious food, with three inspiring and generous instructors in Craig, Charlotte and Alicja, with 8 other talented photographers from around the world, attending workshops with themes related to creativity, inspiration and perfecting our craft, 4 photoshoots in a variety of locations (glacier, desert, falls and beach)... gosh what an experience!
I came back with a clearer understanding of my style and excited to keep pushing my creativity.
I thank my lucky stars I decided to invest in myself with this dream trip.
Keri Nakahashi
Style Lab Retreat 2020, Tasmania
Style Lab was such an amazing experience shared with an incredible group of photographers. I knew I would love the photoshoot portion of the workshop, but what I found to be the most valuable were the individual hot seats and group image critique. I really enjoyed seeing the wide range of styles in the final images.
Although we all used the same location and dogs, yet we each had our own way of working with the dogs, light, and composition.Â
Now that I'm back home, I have been on a mission to find new, epic locations to shoot at and have been going back to my old spots to rediscover new ways to use them.
Style Lab was the perfect way to kickstart the year with a ton of inspiration and creativity.
I look forward to creating a few personal projects this year and excited to see how my style develops!
Lindsay Baca
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
Wowww, what an incredible experience that even exceeded my high expectations! I was so impressed by how much thought went into every beautiful detail of the experience, and how well they handled all the little unexpected challenges that arose with the weather, last minute dog model changes, and the wonky bus on the way out there.
We were in the best possible hands.Â
It was really marvellous to get to also learn from Alicja Zmysłowska, who is such a visionary. She is super inspiring and showed us how to use what we have to create our own unique work. Learning from her, Craig, and Charlotte in person, in such a magnificent place, and with so much personal attention from each of them, was really wonderful.
They challenged us, motivated us, and helped us grow into ourselves as photographers through each of our individual needs.
Payment
Please note all prices are in USD.
When you complete the application form, you'll need to pay a $100 application fee.
This fee will be fully refunded if your application is unsuccessful. If your application is approved but you decide not to attend, your application fee will be not be refunded, so please only apply if you are serious about joining us!
If you are offered a place, your $100 application fee will be applied to the total fee. A deposit of $900 will be due two weeks after acceptance. The remaining amount will be due three months before the workshop, on December 9, 2025.Â
To view the full cancellation and refund policy, please read the FAQ section below.
What's special about Style Lab?
This experience will be a deep exploration into everything necessary to help you refine your skills, achieving a higher level of self awareness and creativity, and guiding you towards creating more impactful work.
During our time together, we will be engaging in a range of activities that cater to different learning styles, both group and individual.
We have carefully chosen the venue for its peaceful location, space and luxury, offering a true retreat experience. We aim to foster a close-knit community and a distraction-free setting where you're empowered to learn and discover your core motivations to help you truly unleash your style.
The Style Lab Retreat venue on the island of Mallorca, Spain
Your Mediterranean escape awaits!
Conveniently located just seven minutes from Palma International Airport on the island of Mallorca, Spain, this finca (Mallorcan country estate) offers both privacy and space, surrounded by hundreds of fruit trees, including orange, lemon, and pomegranate.
Each spacious bedroom is equipped with a modern private bathroom, air conditioning (hot/cold), and central heating.
The finca boasts a generous Mallorcan-style living room centered around a beautiful feature fireplace. The dining room can be completely opened to the outside terrace, creating a wonderful sense of freedom for dining or gatherings.
Additionally, the finca features a sauna, a large outdoor terrace, and a spectacular pool with a diving board and a depth of 3 meters. A covered barbecue area is situated by the pool.
We're excited to welcome you to this incredible venue and we can't wait to share it with you!
In 2020 we began the Style Lab journey in Tasmania, Australia.
In 2023, we ventured to incredible Iceland.
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What our previous Style Lab attendees are saying...
Allison Schwickerath
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
There are literally no words to adequately describe the amazingness that is Style Lab. The detailed instruction, gorgeous shooting locations and models, incredible accommodations, and delicious meals — every single detail is accounted for.Â
Attending the retreat was one of the greatest gifts I could have ever given myself as an artist. I came home inspired and have implemented a lot of things I learned during Style Lab to keep growing my creativity.Â
It was truly an adventure of a lifetime and worth every penny.
Iris van Velzen
Style Lab Retreat 2023, Iceland
Being taught by top photographers Charlotte, Craig and Alicja was so surreal, incredibly cool and very educational.
In addition to the teachers, we had a wonderful group of participants from all over the world.
So nice to be able to talk to colleagues about our profession, to learn and work together, to inspire each other. The group quickly felt like a group of friends you have known for years. We stayed in a beautiful, relaxing, cozy location in nature, with nice atmosphere and amazing food. The whole course was a very surreal, but incredibly cool experience that I will never forget.
If you ever have the opportunity to take a course like, DO IT! This is an experience you will never forget for the rest of your life.
Sarah Coverdale
Style Lab Retreat 2020, Tasmania
The all inclusive, full immersion type style of these workshops just crams so much valuable content into every hour of the day. You'll make friends for life while massively improving your photography skills at the same time: what's not to love about that!
I have come away from Style Lab with increased confidence, inspiration and joy in my own photography, some images for my portfolio and a testimonial for my website. But the intangible things are so much more: a feeling of camaraderie with my fellow students that I honestly think we will have for years to come, and a now personal relationship with the tutors that I will cherish forever.
