Day 1
Foster valuable connections and gain new perspectives. Prepare for an immersion into luxury photography, exchanging experiences and networking with high-caliber professionals to enhance your international portfolio.
Day 2
Learn advanced lighting and composition techniques and put them into practice in a fashion editorial, creating impactful images for your international portfolio.
Day 3
Discover how to position yourself in the luxury market, master sales and marketing strategies for photographers, and add a second full editorial to your portfolio.
Day 4
You will cover every detail of an authentic Italian wedding. Experience the unique opportunity of photographing a real wedding from start to finish, applying everything you’ve learned and elevating your photography to the next level.
Day 5
After all the learning from the immersion, we will share a delicious breakfast to end this experience in style, saying goodbye to all participants and with the certainty of a new career ahead.
An artist at heart and a perfectionist in vision, Sam is considered one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the world, honored by the World Photographic Cup (WPC) and the SWPP – Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers.
His career is distinguished by numerous international awards, including:
🏆 World Photographic Cup (WPC) – Team Gold (World Champion, 2020) and Team Silver (World Vice-Champion, 2021)
🏆 SWPP – 2nd place as Photographer of the Year (2022) among more than 9,000 entries, in addition to multiple Gold and Silver awards in categories such as Wedding Day, Bride Alone, and Monochrome
🏆 WPI – Wedding Photographers Italy – Gold in Bride Alone, Groom Alone, and Pre-Wedding, along with Silver and Bronze in artistic categories
🏆 WPE International Photography Awards – Recognitions in Wedding Day, Details, and Groom Alone, with Silver and Bronze awards in 2019 and 2020
🏆 Fine Art Association – Award-winning photographs in 2018, 2019, and 2023 in Wedding and Family categories.
🏆 PWST – Pre-Wedding Society Thailand – Photographer of the Year (2018)
🏆 BIFA – Budapest International Foto Awards – Gold Medal (2020) in the People/Wedding category with the image “The Reflection of Love”.
Those who have been here have a lot to share — see below some testimonials from photography professionals who experienced the immersion.
Boston/MA, USA
Participated in the2022, 2023 e 2024 edition
Goiânia/GO
Participated in the 2024 edition
São José dos Campos/SP
Participated in the 2024 edition
Goiânia/GO
Participated in the 2024 edition
Mato Grosso/MT.
Participated in the 2024 edition
São José dos Campos/SP
Participated in the 2024 edition
Participating means gaining access to future opportunities and belonging to a global network of high-caliber photographers.
Before registration, we conduct a careful analysis of your professional profile to ensure you have the necessary technical foundation and maturity to follow the immersion. If you are aligned with the program’s purpose, we will proceed to reserve your spot.
The first edition of IWE USA will be aimed at Brazilian participants, with the main focus on Portuguese. If we have international registrants, the experience may be conducted bilingually.
Not necessarily. The essential thing is to have technical mastery and a genuine interest in the international luxury market.
In Orlando, Florida (USA), with real editorials and a complete wedding — from start to finish. There will be four intense days of mentorship with award-winning and industry-leading professionals.
Yes. Accommodation is organized for all days of the immersion, ensuring comfort and logistical convenience for participants.
Included: daily breakfast, welcome dinner, and closing dinner. Not included: lunches — which are the responsibility of each participant.
From the airport to the accommodation: no. The participant must arrive at the location on their own. During the event days: yes. All transfers between IWE locations and activities will be organized by the team.
Yes. The companion will have access to accommodation, part of the meals, and transfers during the event. They may attend theoretical classes but will not be allowed to photograph during practical activities. Companion fee: US$ 1,290.
Camera, lenses, memory cards, extra batteries, and a personal computer.
There is no refund. In cases of force majeure, the spot may be transferred to another person upon analysis, or converted into credit for participation in another IWE within a period of up to two years.