☽⋆ 2026 EVENTS ⋆☾

 

July 4th: Fantasy & Fine Art Workshop

Location: Fotostudio Sixess, Glindenberg (near Magdeburg, Germany)
Duration: approx. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Participants: max. 12
More details and how to book - here

Workshop Experience

Creative direction and teaching by Bella Kotak

• In depth guidance on lighting, posing, and concept development for fine art portraiture
• Personalized creative input and feedback throughout the workshop
• An afternoon Photoshop editing session demonstrating Bella’s artistic workflow and approach to image finishing

Models & Creative Environment

• Three professional models, fully styled with hair, makeup, and carefully curated costumes
• Multiple studio setups featuring thoughtfully designed scenes and professional lighting equipment
• A selection of props and accessories designed to complement fantasy and fine art aesthetics
• Screen or projector available for the live editing demonstration

More details and how to book your spot here


July 6th - 10th: Once upon a dream retreat

A Fantasy Photography Retreat in the Heart of Germany
Link for more details

 

Set within the enchanting forests of the Harz mountains in Germany, Once Upon a Dream is a five day fantasy photography retreat created for those who love storytelling, creativity, and the magic of fantasy imagery.

Hosted alongside Sixess Photography and Marys Wonderworld, this immersive experience invites participants to step into elaborate costumes and become the central characters in beautifully crafted photographic scenes inspired by modern fairy tales.

Throughout the retreat, you will be professionally styled and guided through a series of carefully designed fantasy concepts. Each session will take place in breathtaking natural locations and will be photographed by myself and Sixess Photography, creating cinematic, story driven images.

This retreat is ideal for those who:

• Love expressive, creative photoshoots and stepping into character
• Enjoy wearing elaborate costumes and being part of visually rich concepts
• Are excited to create fantasy inspired imagery in beautiful natural locations
• Want to collaborate with photographers and creatives in a supportive environment
• Are interested in experiencing what it feels like to be part of a fantasy photoshoot

No previous modelling experience is required. Whether you are an experienced model or someone who simply dreams of stepping into a magical world for a few days, a love for creativity, imagination, and storytelling will make this experience especially rewarding.

Click the link for full details and to reserve your spot - https://www.sixessphotography.de/fotoreise-harz-mit-bella-kotak/

 

⋆⁺。˚⋆˙‧₊☽ 2027 EVENTS ☾₊‧˙⋆˚。⁺⋆

Jan 23 - 31 : Namibia Creative Experience 

Co-hosted with Felix Kunze & Pratik Naik
More info and how to apply for your spot here!

 

 Few places in the world feel as vast, quiet, and otherworldly as the landscapes of Namibia. Endless dunes, shifting light, and open desert skies create a setting that feels almost dreamlike, offering the perfect canvas for artistic exploration.

This retreat is designed for photographers who want to step away from the everyday and immerse themselves fully in the creative process. Over several days we will travel through some of Namibia’s most breathtaking locations, creating carefully crafted photoshoots set within the sweeping dunes and dramatic desert landscapes.

Together we will work with styled models and thoughtfully developed concepts that blend fashion, fine art, and storytelling with the natural beauty of the environment. Throughout the retreat I will share my approach to concept development, directing models, working with natural light, and shaping images that feel both cinematic and emotionally resonant.

Beyond the photography itself, the retreat is also about the experience of being in this extraordinary place. From early morning shoots as the desert awakens to quiet evenings sharing ideas beneath vast star filled skies, Namibia has a way of slowing everything down and opening space for creativity.

For many who join, it becomes far more than a workshop. It becomes a creative journey and a memory that stays with them long after they return home <3

More info and how to apply for your spot for 2027 here