Feminist Photo Vaycay
What is vaycay?
Feminist Photo Vaycay is a retreat and workcation for feminist wedding (and non-wedding) photographers. The goal of FPV is to be an unconditionally supportive, body-positive, anti-racist, queer-affirming space for folks to rest, recharge, push ourselves creatively, connect irl, and talk shop. There are no “teachers” or “students,” as we all have things to learn and things to share. Each trip includes one planned/designed photo shoot, which will always feature a real couple (no cis straight white couples though). Participation in the shoot is completely optional. This is a choose-your-own-adventure style experience, and we welcome everyone who joins us into our family with love and enthusiasm .
When/where is the next vaycay?
There will be two different Feminist Photo Vaycay sessions March 2020 in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Round One from Monday March 9 through Thursday March 12, and Round Two from Monday March 16 through Thursday March 19. We begin each session with a family dinner on Monday evening, and depart after breakfast on Thursday.
How much does it cost?
The price to attend vaycay is $650, which includes three nights’ lodging (most rooms have shared queen beds), all food, and non-alcoholic drinks (from family welcome dinner on Monday through breakfast Thursday morning, with lunches and dinners being prepared for us by a professional chef), shoot supplies and model fees. In 2020, we are introducing a scholarship fund, and in addition to the $650 each participant is strongly recommended to give an additional $35 towards the fund. (Scholarship applications are now closed.) Payments are split into a $150 deposit to hold your spot, and the balance is due by Jan 1. No refunds will be given after Jan 1.
What happens at Vaycay? Is there a schedule?
Vaycay is largely free-form, with anything scheduled being optional. Here is the basic schedule for March 2020:
Monday night @ 7pm - Welcome/Family Dinner and Tarot Reading Workshop with special guest Melissa (from Now Age Travel)
Tuesday - Rest, relaxation, pool time, beach time, and optional Photo Shoot/Photo Walk/Photo Challenge in the afternoon/evening
Wednesday - Rest, relaxation, pool time, beach time, and optional facilitated session/conversation with Melissa ("The Energy of Creating in a Capitalist World")
Thursday - Breakfast and Goodbyes! Check out is at 11am.