Portugal
Workshop for photographers, videographers, and wedding planners
March 16-19th, 2027
Created for photographers, videographers, content creators, and wedding planners, this experience combines luxury wedding storytelling with the extraordinary beauty of Lisbon and the Portuguese coast.
The Experience
You’ll capture one complete wedding story in Lisbon, beginning with a sunrise shoot and continuing with the same couple at sunset, allowing us to recreate different moments of a wedding day across the city.
We’ll also create a second editorial experience by the beach with another couple, bringing a completely different setting and atmosphere to your portfolio.
We’ll also create a second editorial experience by the beach with another couple, bringing a completely different setting and atmosphere to your portfolio.
From quiet Lisbon streets at sunrise and elegant city moments at sunset to the natural beauty of the Portuguese coast, every scene is designed to help you create a diverse portfolio that stands out.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy educational sessions, networking, and unforgettable moments shared with a community of like-minded creatives.
Join us for this unforgettable experience and let's create something truly outstanding together.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy educational sessions, networking, and unforgettable moments shared with a community of like-minded creatives.
Join us for this unforgettable experience and let's create something truly outstanding together.
Who is this workshop for?
- Destination love stories — beautifully styled couples in wedding attire, photographed across Lisbon and the Portuguese coast.
- Tailored brand content — professional portraits of you against Lisbon’s iconic architecture and coastline, as well as natural portraits of your interaction with the couple.
- Professional imagery — a curated gallery captured and edited by @still_miracle.
- Networking — connect with international wedding creatives.
- Marketing guidance — learn how to use the content to strengthen your positioning and attract destination wedding clients.
For Planners
- Destination love stories — capture three beautifully styled couples in wedding attire across Lisbon and the Portuguese coast.
- Variety of content — create imagery from sunrise in Lisbon to sunset in the city, plus a separate love story by the beach.
- Time to direct — work with the couples and create imagery in your own style.
- Creative guidance — receive support throughout the shoots with the best angles, locations and opportunities for each scene.
- Portfolio enrichment — create elevated destination content to strengthen and diversify your portfolio.
- Networking — connect with international wedding creatives.
For Photographers
- Destination love stories — capture three beautifully styled couples in wedding attire across Lisbon and the Portuguese coast.
- Variety of content — film from sunrise in Lisbon to sunset in the city, plus a separate love story by the beach.
- Time to direct — work with the couples and create cinematic content in your own style.
- Creative guidance — receive support throughout the shoots with the best angles, locations and opportunities for each scene.
- Portfolio enrichment — create elevated destination content to strengthen and diversify your portfolio.
- Networking — connect with international wedding creatives.
For Videographers
Are you ready to get inspired?
Explore our vision and get ready for our upcoming workshop in Portugal
What awaits you in Portugal?
Two extraordinary stories. Two iconic locations. Two stories designed to create, learn, connect, and experience something extraordinary.
Lisbon at Sunrise
Begin Day 1 with a three-hour sunrise session in the heart of Lisbon. Our first couple, beautiful wedding attire, soft morning light and iconic architecture will create the setting for an elegant destination love story.
Begin Day 1 with a three-hour sunrise session in the heart of Lisbon. Our first couple, beautiful wedding attire, soft morning light and iconic architecture will create the setting for an elegant destination love story.
Lisbon at Sunset
As the city transforms in the evening light, we’ll work with our second couple during a three-hour sunset session. A new couple, different styling and locations will give you an entirely different story for your portfolio.
As the city transforms in the evening light, we’ll work with our second couple during a three-hour sunset session. A new couple, different styling and locations will give you an entirely different story for your portfolio.
Three Professional Couples
Across two days, you’ll work with three carefully selected couples, each with a different look, styling and setting — creating three distinct destination stories and a diverse collection of content for your portfolio.
Across two days, you’ll work with three carefully selected couples, each with a different look, styling and setting — creating three distinct destination stories and a diverse collection of content for your portfolio.
Slow Morning, Editing & Q&A
Day 2 begins at a slower pace with brunch, coffee and time to connect. We’ll continue with a live editing session with Diana from Still Miracle, followed by an open Q&A with the Sparkling Moments team covering business, marketing, positioning and the wedding industry.
Day 2 begins at a slower pace with brunch, coffee and time to connect. We’ll continue with a live editing session with Diana from Still Miracle, followed by an open Q&A with the Sparkling Moments team covering business, marketing, positioning and the wedding industry.
Portuguese Coast at Sunset
In the afternoon, we’ll transfer to the Portuguese coastline for our third story. A three-hour sunset session with another couple, surrounded by the raw beauty of the Atlantic, will bring a completely different atmosphere to your portfolio.
In the afternoon, we’ll transfer to the Portuguese coastline for our third story. A three-hour sunset session with another couple, surrounded by the raw beauty of the Atlantic, will bring a completely different atmosphere to your portfolio.
Creative Community & Networking
Beyond the shoots, the experience is about connecting with fellow photographers, videographers, planners and creatives — exchanging ideas, building relationships and enjoying the experience together.
Beyond the shoots, the experience is about connecting with fellow photographers, videographers, planners and creatives — exchanging ideas, building relationships and enjoying the experience together.
Workshop for photographers, videographers, and wedding planners
Created for professional photographers, videographers & planners to provide a wealth of information and inspiration, and to help you hone your skills, stay current with industry trends, and be ahead of the competition.
Timeline of the Workshop
Two extraordinary stories. Two iconic locations. Two stories designed to create, learn, connect, and experience something extraordinary.
Evening
Arrive in Lisbon & Connect
Settle into Lisbon and connect with the other participants before our shooting experience begins.
Arrive in Lisbon & Connect
Settle into Lisbon and connect with the other participants before our shooting experience begins.
- Join our private WhatsApp group
- Meet and connect with fellow participants
- Shared welcome dinner in Lisbon
- Relaxed evening before an early start the following morning
07:40–10:40 & 16:00–19:00
Timing is provisional
Sunrise & Sunset in Lisbon
Two different couples, two different stories and two completely different atmospheres across some of Lisbon’s most beautiful locations.
Morning
Timing is provisional
Sunrise & Sunset in Lisbon
Two different couples, two different stories and two completely different atmospheres across some of Lisbon’s most beautiful locations.
Morning
- 07:40–10:40 — Sunrise session with our first couple
- Lisbon architecture & city views
- 3-hour guided shooting experience
- Creative support & guidance throughout
- Break and free time
- Participants are welcome to have lunch together and explore Lisbon
- 16:00–19:00 — Sunset session with our second couple
- New styling, locations and atmosphere
- 3-hour guided shooting experience
Morning – Sunset
Slow Morning & Coastal Love Story
A slower morning together before we leave Lisbon for our final editorial experience on the Portuguese coastline.
Morning
Slow Morning & Coastal Love Story
A slower morning together before we leave Lisbon for our final editorial experience on the Portuguese coastline.
Morning
- Brunch & coffee together
- Networking and creative conversations
- Live editing session with Diana from Still Miracle
- Open Q&A with the Sparkling Moments team
- Business, marketing, positioning & wedding industry discussion
- Transfer to the Portuguese coastline
- Time to explore and prepare for the final shoot
- Sunset session with our third couple
- A beautifully styled same-sex couple in wedding attire
- 3-hour coastal shooting experience
- Creative guidance & support throughout
How about more inspiration?
Sunrise and sunset in the wild — two unforgettable safari stories waiting to be captured.
Explore the outcomes of our recent workshops
Please register early to secure your spot
€ 6,150
€ 7,750
What's included:
What's not included:
✓ 4 days / 3 nights accommodation
✓ Luxury winery stay in the Cape Winelands
✓ Aquila Private Safari experience
✓ Transportation between all workshop locations
✓ 1 complete luxury wedding-day recreation
✓ 2 additional editorial shooting experiences
✓ 3 unique portfolio stories
✓ 3 professional couples styled in luxury wedding fashion
✓ Fine Art Editing Masterclass with Diana Vartanova (Still Miracle)
✓ Flatlay Styling & Detail Design Workshop with Anika (Papier Handmade)
✓ Marketing & Client Attraction Session with Anna (Sparkling Moments)
✓ Wine tasting experience in the Cape Winelands
✓ Welcome dinner & networking events
✓ Professional creative direction throughout the retreat
✓ Luxury winery stay in the Cape Winelands
✓ Aquila Private Safari experience
✓ Transportation between all workshop locations
✓ 1 complete luxury wedding-day recreation
✓ 2 additional editorial shooting experiences
✓ 3 unique portfolio stories
✓ 3 professional couples styled in luxury wedding fashion
✓ Fine Art Editing Masterclass with Diana Vartanova (Still Miracle)
✓ Flatlay Styling & Detail Design Workshop with Anika (Papier Handmade)
✓ Marketing & Client Attraction Session with Anna (Sparkling Moments)
✓ Wine tasting experience in the Cape Winelands
✓ Welcome dinner & networking events
✓ Professional creative direction throughout the retreat
✓ Flights to and from Cape Town
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Personal expenses
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Personal expenses
March 16-19, 2027
Fee and Application
Cape Winelands & Aquila Safari
Thank you for choosing to join our retreat! We can’t wait to meet you soon!
After submitting your application and deposit payment, you will receive a welcome email within a day, containing all the information needed to prepare for the event.
Testimonials & Reviews
What Our Participants Say
Ludmila
Czech Republic
Thank you so much to such a great team for a wonderful wedding day and photo shoot in Milan. Thank you very much Anna and Diana! 🥰🙏 The concept was amazing, also your very kind attitude and also a wonderful atmosphere. I hope this was not my last participation and I look forward to saving money for another beautiful project with you. 😄 I look forward to seeing you!❤️
Mario
Switzerland
I couldn't let the opportunity pass without expressing how special yesterday was. Our heartfelt thanks, especially to Anna, but also to everyone involved in the organization, who contributed to an incredible day and a spectacular photographic outcome. A special thanks to all the participants who made the experience even more memorable. It was a huge and sincere pleasure to meet each and every one of you!
Elke
Belgium
I wanted to thank you again for Monday. It was better than I could have imagined. The stylings were extremely beautiful, everything was so well organised, the tiniest details were thought of. Everything ran so smoothly and most of all, the atmosphere was calm and positive. All the participants were so respectful and courteous. The wonderful organisation made it an even greater joy to create. It was really lovely meeting you!
Jasmine
United Kingdom
Hi guys,
I just wanted to thank you all (and especially Anna, Dianna and the wonderful suppliers for a fantastic workshop!). I’m so glad I’ve been able to have this experience and it has leveled up my portfolio more than I could’ve imagined! 🥰
Thank you again so much and I can’t wait for the next one! 🤗
I just wanted to thank you all (and especially Anna, Dianna and the wonderful suppliers for a fantastic workshop!). I’m so glad I’ve been able to have this experience and it has leveled up my portfolio more than I could’ve imagined! 🥰
Thank you again so much and I can’t wait for the next one! 🤗
Megija
France
heyy!! thank you so much for yesterday, it was a blast! everything was wonderful! Olga & Serzh were stunning (!!!), the decorations and the venue were just wow!
thank you for making this happen @Diana Vartanova @Anna @Sergey Sparkling, see you next time! 💗
thank you for making this happen @Diana Vartanova @Anna @Sergey Sparkling, see you next time! 💗
Testimonials & Reviews
What Our Participants Say
Ludmila
Czech Republic
Thank you so much to such a great team for a wonderful wedding day and photo shoot in Milan. Thank you very much Anna and Diana! 🥰🙏 The concept was amazing, also your very kind attitude and also a wonderful atmosphere. I hope this was not my last participation and I look forward to saving money for another beautiful project with you. 😄 I look forward to seeing you!❤️
Mario
Switzerland
I couldn't let the opportunity pass without expressing how special yesterday was. Our heartfelt thanks, especially to Anna, but also to everyone involved in the organization, who contributed to an incredible day and a spectacular photographic outcome. A special thanks to all the participants who made the experience even more memorable. It was a huge and sincere pleasure to meet each and every one of you!
Elke
Belgium
I wanted to thank you again for Monday. It was better than I could have imagined. The stylings were extremely beautiful, everything was so well organised, the tiniest details were thought of. Everything ran so smoothly and most of all, the atmosphere was calm and positive. All the participants were so respectful and courteous. The wonderful organisation made it an even greater joy to create. It was really lovely meeting you!
Jasmine
United Kingdom
Hi guys,
I just wanted to thank you all (and especially Anna, Dianna and the wonderful suppliers for a fantastic workshop!). I’m so glad I’ve been able to have this experience and it has leveled up my portfolio more than I could’ve imagined! 🥰
Thank you again so much and I can’t wait for the next one! 🤗
I just wanted to thank you all (and especially Anna, Dianna and the wonderful suppliers for a fantastic workshop!). I’m so glad I’ve been able to have this experience and it has leveled up my portfolio more than I could’ve imagined! 🥰
Thank you again so much and I can’t wait for the next one! 🤗
Megija
France
heyy!! thank you so much for yesterday, it was a blast! everything was wonderful! Olga & Serzh were stunning (!!!), the decorations and the venue were just wow!
thank you for making this happen @Diana Vartanova @Anna @Sergey Sparkling, see you next time! 💗
thank you for making this happen @Diana Vartanova @Anna @Sergey Sparkling, see you next time! 💗
FAQ's
At Sparkling Moments Events, our workshops are crafted for wedding professionals who aspire to elevate their craft and grow their business. Whether you’re a photographer capturing timeless memories, a videographer telling heartfelt stories, or a wedding planner creating unforgettable experiences, our events provide the tools, inspiration, and connections to reach new heights in the wedding industry. Join us and surround yourself with like-minded creatives dedicated to excellence and lasting success.
Our workshops attract up to 15 participants, and we always operate in intimate groups to ensure that everyone enjoys ample time with the models and decorations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy, promoting a culture where everyone looks out for one another. For those who have previously attended our workshops, you know that our shooting days are well-structured. We create numerous setups and rotate groups throughout the day to ensure that you capture the entire journey of a wedding day and leave satisfied with the outcomes.
We offer two types of workshops: pop-up and full-day wedding. Additionally, we provide packages that allow you to combine both, benefiting from a discounted combo ticket and maximizing your experience in the chosen destination. Pop-up workshops require a lower investment and are typically conducted outdoors in the most iconic areas of cities. These sessions include elements such as sessions with retro cars, stationary sets, floral arrangements, and more.
On the other hand, our full-day wedding workshops meticulously recreate the entire journey of a wedding day. This includes capturing moments from the morning of the bride to the ceremony, wedding table, and the first dance of the newlyweds. This workshop type is especially cherished by our clients, as it helps create a unique series, elevates portfolios to a new level, and attracts more of the ideal clients.
On the other hand, our full-day wedding workshops meticulously recreate the entire journey of a wedding day. This includes capturing moments from the morning of the bride to the ceremony, wedding table, and the first dance of the newlyweds. This workshop type is especially cherished by our clients, as it helps create a unique series, elevates portfolios to a new level, and attracts more of the ideal clients.
We organise participants into small groups to tailor the experience effectively. Similar shooting styles are grouped together; for instance, fine art photographers working with film are placed in a group, and those who favour flash photography are grouped accordingly. The small group size facilitates seamless coordination of timing, ensuring that everyone not only enjoys an equal amount of time but also some individualized attention with both models and decorations.
Accommodation and travel costs are not included. After enrollment, you gain access to the WhatsApp group, where attendees frequently communicate, coordinating shared transfers and accommodations.
It's not uncommon to have multiple creatives working under your wedding photography and videography business, and we're here to offer you the best opportunity to capture a wealth of beautiful content. Our tickets are sold on a per-person basis; however, if you choose to attend together, we do provide a reduced rate for the second ticket.
Upon confirming your attendance by submitting a deposit payment for our workshop, the investment becomes non-refundable, as per our Terms & Conditions.
Absolutely. There are no restrictions on submissions.
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