Given a choice, couples will always choose the photographer who inspires them with their vision, and not the most technically skilled one.
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My weekly podcast is for wedding creatives who seek to truly connect with their audience, make positive change happen, and build a brand to be proud of.
Ready to change gears from merely competing, to actually
mattering?
Workshops
I have the unique privilege of serving as a permanent educator and host at AMV Retreats, where I teach exceptional photographers from all over the globe how to build thriving and purposeful brands.
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July 25-28, 2022
French Riviera
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Oct 31-Nov 3, 2022
Santorini, Greece
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Apr 18-21, 2022
Portugal
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April 11-14, 2022
Cotswold, UK
Our mission is to enable a community of remarkable creatives to build brands with long-standing impact.
A cultural experience
that allows you to reconnect with your purpose through authentic local experiences and exquisite lodging at some of the best locations.
3 days of classROOM TIME
with some of the best photographers in the world.
magical photoshoots
A team of the world's leading vendors designs and executes our styled shoots.
Much more than just styled shoots
AMV Retreats are:
Are you looking to...
Reach a new level of mastery in your art?
Create a tribe of true fans and truly enrich their lives?
Build a brand you are proud of, a brand with long-standing impact?
+ Discover your vision
+ create meaningful shoots
+ reach your ideal client
+ Elevate your portfolio
+ price yourself
+ Tap into the destination market
Then, you are in the right place
we have to choose whether we want to compete - or
In the end,
to matter.
Your journey begins here!
I have been a photographer for 13 years and still continue to learn from so many photographers. I was at a retreat that Andreas was speaking at last year and was blown away at how much I took away. I was so inspired by his talk. He has such an incredible way of speaking to his audience that really connects. I’m pretty sure there might have been some tears. His words carry a lot of weight to them so where you not only hear what he is saying, but also feel it. Leaving the retreat, I felt I got the most out of his talk. It’s stuck with me even months after.
- Courtney Bowlden (website)
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Andreas
My entire career has been one in pursuit of meaning and purpose. After my research career at the Universities of Cambridge and Harvard, I had a high-flying career in international high-tech, and then led the digital department of a multimillion marketing firm. I also taught primary school children seeking asylum from the war in the middle East. Today, after 4 careers, I am happy my life is dedicated to capturing life’s greatest events in the most meaningful manner, and to teaching remarkable photographers discover their vision and lead a life fuelled by a sense of purpose.
My work stems from my overwhelming desire to advocate for empathy, empowerment, and the spreading of kindness. I hope that by showing all the goodness that exists in the world, I might help make the world a bit better, ever so slightly. I can imagine nothing more powerful than two humans in love!
My passion and vision is to help YOU create a thriving brand you can be proud of; a brand with lasting positive impact.
PHOTOGRAPHER, WRITER, inspirer, GENTLEMAN
welcome, I 'm
Andreas
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Day-of checklists
From bandaids to what to bring for detail-shots, these checklists are essential tools when planning a wedding. Couples, please feel free to use for your own wedding; photographers, please feel free to customise for your own couples.
for couples & photographers
free
customisable template
