Most wedding photographers spend much of the year working alone — behind the camera, editing late into the night, building a business largely on their own.
When the wedding season winds down in Norway, we wanted to create something different: a few days to bring photographers together, get to know each other, and build a real sense of community.
That is the heart of The Autumn Edit. It is intentionally unhurried — not packed with back-to-back sessions, but space to connect, rest, and share time with people who understand the work.
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Sponsor
Canon is bringing a surprise — and you'll have the chance to test new Canon cameras during the retreat.
Behind the scenes
Your hosts on location
The Autumn Edit is hosted by Michelle and Sverre — wedding photographers known in Stranda, with a strong feel for the fjords, mountains, and light here.
On location
Styled shoots in Stranda
From a previous styled shoot here — the same dramatic light, fjords, and mountains you'll be creating in during the retreat.
Guest highlight
Christin Eide
Lofoten elopement photographer · Norway & worldwide
Christin crafts intimate elopements in extraordinary natural settings — from the dramatic mountains of Lofoten to the fjords of Norway's west coast and beyond. She focuses solely on elopements, guiding couples with tailored itineraries, local insight, and the artistry to make each day unforgettable.
At The Autumn Edit she shares her approach to elopement photography — storytelling, planning, and working in wild locations — and leads a styled shoot with us in Stranda on Wednesday.
christineide.comGuest speaker · Tuesday evening
WedMind
Norway's first platform that brings together the whole Norwegian wedding industry — budget, guest list, digital invitations, timeline, vendors, and Weddy, their AI assistant that actually helps couples plan.
On Tuesday evening they share the story behind the platform: leaving the 9-to-5 path, betting fully on their own projects, and how they turned that dream into a real business.
Four days in Stranda — a small group, good food, mountain air, and time to actually talk to other photographers without rushing from one thing to the next.
- Small group — room to connect, not just consume content
- Deluxe cabin stay
- Fjord, mountains, shoots, yoga and peace — including Norangsdalen and mountain top
- Creative styling, multiple styled shoots, morning yoga
- Fly to Ålesund Vigra — minibus pickup from the airport at 16:30
- Test new Canon cameras on location — plus a surprise from our sponsor
Guest speakers
Christin Eide and WedMind join us as guest speakers — see above and the full agenda below.
Included in the retreat
The essentials — we have kept the programme focused so there is still plenty of room to be together.
- Deluxe cabin stay
- All-inclusive meals
- Curated shooting time across fjords, Norangsdalen, and mountain top
- Creative styling, multiple styled shoots, and morning yoga
- Guest session with Christin Eide — elopement photography & styled shoot
- Evening lecture with WedMind — their platform and founder journey
- Minibus from Ålesund Vigra airport (16:30) to Stranda, or travel there on your own
- Hands-on time with new Canon cameras — and a surprise from Canon
Where we stay
Koie Deluxe in Stranda
The retreat is based at Koie in Stranda — deluxe cabins with fjord views, terrace, jacuzzi, and a high standard of comfort. See Koie Deluxe I
7 — 10 September 2026
Agenda
07
Monday
Arrival and communal dinner
08
Tuesday
Breakfast, yoga, styled shoot in Sunnmøre nature, lunch, hot tub, editing and relaxation, dinner, evening lecture with WedMind
09
Wednesday
Breakfast, lecture with Christin Eide, lunch, styled shoot by Christin Eide, dinner
10
Thursday
Breakfast and departure
12 500 NOK ex. MVA
15 625 NOK incl. MVA (+ 25% MVA) · Registration is binding
Register
Secure your spot for The Autumn Edit. Registration is binding — you will receive a confirmation email with your details.
