Autumn Luciano Studios
Lansing Michigan's Classical Fantasy Portrait Studio
The Château Portraits
An Immersive Photoshoot Retreat
with Autumn Luciano Studios
Three extraordinary photoshoots.
Three completely different worlds.
Six nights in a French château.
2027 Retreat
·October 2nd-8th, 2027
Agen France
For six unforgettable nights,
Château de Borie becomes the setting for a series of richly styled photoshoots
inspired by art, history, fashion, and imagination.
With photographer Autumn Luciano, you'll step into three completely different visual worlds.
From the romance of the French countryside to the dreamlike imagery of a
Pre-Raphaelite painting to the beautiful decadence of a château seemingly lost in time.
Come prepared to dress up, experiment, play, and see yourself in an entirely different way.
No modeling experience required.
Three photoshoots. Three worlds.
This isn't a week of posing in different dresses against the same pretty backdrop.
Autumn has created three distinct photoshoot concepts around Château de Borie
It's gardens and stone walls, caves and pools, sweeping staircase and timeworn interiors.
Each has its own mood, wardrobe inspiration, and story.
Explore our three photoshoot themes
More than the photoshoots
The portraits are at the center of the week, but nobody is expected to spend six days in front of a camera. Between shoots, we slow down.
There will be long meals at the château, time to linger over breakfast, room to rest and wander, and a handful of creative activities inspired by the day's world rather than a schedule packed from morning until night. One afternoon might find us making something in the château kitchen. Another may involve flowers or a simple creative project. Evenings guests are encouraged to wear their shoot looks for an immersive dinner by candlelight, music, conversation — and perhaps a little dancing when the mood strikes.
This is intended to feel like a house party with extraordinary photoshoots woven through it, not a production schedule.
Is this retreat for you?
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You've always secretly wanted an excuse to wear the extraordinary dress.
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You love art, old houses, vintage clothing, fashion, costume or photography even if you have no experience with any of them.
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You're usually the person avoiding the camera rather than stepping in front of it.
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You'd love beautiful photographs of yourself that are nothing like a conventional portrait session.
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The idea of antique hunting in France followed by dinner around a château table sounds like a very good week.
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You're willing to play. You don't have to be extroverted, theatrical, thin, young or know how to pose.
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You're coming on your own and would love to meet people equally drawn to art, old houses, dressing up, and doing something a little out of the ordinary. Solo travelers are warmly encouraged. You do not need to know how to model.
That's Autumn's job.