WHERE IS IT?
EMMA DUNHAM INVITES YOU TO....
CRETE, GREECE
2026
Join me on the gorgeous island of Crete for food, sunshine, sea, warmth, swimming and fun
10th - 16th May 2026
SPECIAL OFFER OPEN UNTIL SATURDAY 26TH APRIL
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WHY A FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT?
LEARN PROVEN FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
We will practice lighting techniques together with natural and artificial lighting with beautifully prepared fresh food. You will understand exactly how to photograph each food type and why.
And.. When it doesn't go to plan, we will fix it together.
UNDERSTAND HOW TO COMPOSE YOUR
FOOD & DRINK
With simple techniques that work for foods, drinks and full table set ups, we will go through each composition rules and apply them to the gorgeous food we will be photographing. This will speed up your workflow and give you awesomer imeages to show off your food.
CREATE THE BEST STYLING FOR YOUR FOOD
Work with the best crockery, glasses, cutlery, props and ingredients so your food images pop. You will also get to use the tools that are needed in food photography to get the best out of the food.
PHOTOGRAPH FOOD PREPARED BY A CHEF
Liz is a trained chef and will be cooking all the food that you will be photographing. You will not have to cook anything, it will be presented to you beautifully and ready for it's photoshoot - it will save loads of time.
RELAX AND ENJOY PHOTOGRAPHING & EATING THE FOOD
This retreat is not only to take your food photography skills to the next level, but to relax with Emma and the other guests over good food, drink and stunning views. We will eat, drink, photograph and immerse ourselves in the local community.
FOOD STYLED BY AN EXPERIENCED STYLIST
Liz will not only feed you, she will show you how to style your food from a food stylist perspective. Lis has worked with big brands and can show you exactly what they want. Perfect to get you a Portfolio full of the most impactful images.
EAT, DRINK, PHOTOGRAPH, RELAX.
Your host: I'm Emma
If you have not been in my world before "hi" I'm Emma!
Nice to "meet" you.
If you haven't checked me out yet, let me just give you a quick summary...
I am a multi-award winning food photographer, author of the best selling Savvy Food Photography Diary, founder of the Food Photography Academy and mentor and coach to photographers wanting to take their average food images from average to awesome.
So if you...
- Are not sure how to make your food look amazing
- Want to know how to make your food look authentic & delicious
- Want to speed up getting amazing photos
- Need help on understanding how your food images are perceived
Then this retreat is a great place for you.
INTRODUCING FOOD STYLIST & CHEF
LIZ
O'KEEFE
Former restaurant chef and magazine editor, Liz started her food styling career 10 years ago and has worked on multiple editorial and advertising projects and campaigns since.
She has food styled for magazine articles and recipe features in the magazines Guardian’s Feast, Harrods Magazine, Women’s Weekly and Olive magazine and food styled for the cookery books James Haskell’s Cookery for Fitness & Ysanne Spevack’s Vegetable Cakes.
She has worked on recipe-led advertising campaigns for Hayward’s Pickles, Herbalife, Sarsons and Asda, and also spent three years working as a food stylist for creative agency Hanger Seven, creating POS, packaging and marketing material for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Boots, EE and Diageo.
Liz started out as a chef, but her main career has been in magazines. Previously to food styling, Liz was the cookery editor across Bauer Publishing and is currently the recipe writer for LandScape.
Liz now divides her time between food styling, recipe writing, writing about food and putting on a monthly seasonal supper club
She has three published books under her belt: The Great British Pepper Cookbook, The Mushroom Cookbook and Mushrooms: A guide to fungi and toadstools.
HERE IS WHERE YOU WILL STAY
This villa is located in Stavromenos, Crete, just a short walk from the beach. It comprises two separate villas, making it ideal for large groups seeking both communal and private spaces. The property offers modern amenities, comfortable accommodations, and easy access to local attractions. With its proximity to the sea and spacious layout, it’s a perfect choice for a relaxing retreat in Crete.
BOOKING
We ONLY have 8 spaces in total to book for the retreat!
It will be a small informal group.
GREEK LUXURY VILLAS
The villa comprises of two separate units designed to comfortably accommodate large groups or families. Each villa features multiple bedrooms, offering a mix of double and twin beds to suit various guest preferences. The rooms are thoughtfully furnished, combining modern amenities with traditional Cretan charm, ensuring a comfortable and authentic stay. With ample natural light and tasteful decor, the bedrooms provide a serene retreat after a day of exploring the nearby beach and local attractions.
DOUBLE ROOM
1 PHOTOGRAPHER
Starting from....
£1695
Per Person
or
£131
per month x13
The price includes:
✅ Bed & Continental Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Evening Meal
✅ Welcome drinks
✅ All food to photograph
✅ All food photography tuition, props, backdrops
This price does not include:
❌ Travel or transport to the venue
❌ Alcoholic drinks with meals
(You can bring food, drink and snacks with you)
Only 8 Spaces Available
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU...
- A camera
- Memory cards and batteries for your camera
- A tripod (essential) let me know if you need to borrow
- Any props of your own you want to work with
- Your brain and sense of humour!
WHAT'S INCLUDED...
- Artifical lights, reflectors, modifiers, diffusion material
- Triggers for artificial lights
- Props, cutlery, crockery, glassware, pinch bowls,
- Backdrops, tables, tablecloths, napkins, flowers
- Emma's company and very bad jokes!
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