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I’ve learned that some of the most precious moments unfold during retreats. Days created around self-development, presence and shared experience.

As the week moves forward, I watch participants slowly open up, connect and begin to shine. Those are the moments I’m drawn to capture.

Because these moments tell a story that words simply can’t.

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Ripple Surf & Therapy Retreats

Ripple hosts retreats that combine surf and therapy, creating a safe space for people to reconnect with themselves and gently break unhealthy life patterns.

For Ripple, I work as a social media manager, photographer and video editor. I’m also responsible for content planning and developing creative concepts for new posts and reels, always with storytelling and authenticity at the core.

Woman in wetsuit carrying a white surfboard toward misty waves below a towering sandy cliff

Blonde woman in black activewear flowing into upward dog yoga pose on a sunlit tiled patio

Group of retreat guests walking across rocky ground into golden sunset light

Shirtless surfer unloading colorful surfboards from a car roof rack below a green hillside

Wetsuit-clad group carrying surfboards down a sandy beach toward the ocean and cliffs

Close-up of two women embracing, one hand resting gently on the other's shoulder

Group lying in relaxation pose on yoga mats in an airy studio with countryside views

Black-and-white view of surfers carrying boards along a beach reflected in a tidal pool

Retreat guests laughing and hugging among yoga mats in a rustic studio with rattan lamps

Three friends sitting on steps beside a turquoise pool surrounded by lush greenery

Group standing in a circle chatting on yoga mats in a sunlit studio with hill views

Instructor speaking to a seated group beside a flip chart at an outdoor poolside workshop

Woman leading a stretching yoga class as participants lie on mats in a plant-filled studio

Group in wetsuits carrying surfboards across the beach toward the sea and cliffs

Guests sharing a meal at a long poolside table framed by garden flowers and greenery

Black-and-white close-up of a surfboard nose against blurred palm fronds

Surfer in wetsuit carrying an orange board toward the waves as two students look on

Two women in wetsuits sharing an emotional embrace on the beach, one wearing a student rash vest

Two women in rash vests holding surfboards, gazing at the sea below sandy cliffs

Buffet spread of sliced tomatoes, hummus, grilled cucumber and cheese on a wooden table

Group meditating cross-legged on mats during a candlelit session on a sunset patio

Women relaxing and sunbathing around a turquoise pool overlooking dry countryside

Woman and male instructor in wetsuits high-fiving on the beach beside a surfboard

Surf group in rash vests hugging and cheering together on an overcast beach

Students in wetsuits carrying surfboards toward the shore below a rocky cliff

Two men strapping a stack of surfboards onto a car roof rack outside a tiled-roof villa

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Women’s Wellness Retreat

I felt honoured to be part of this women’s retreat. Moving quietly in the background, like a fly on the wall, I witnessed the power that unfolds when women begin to share, create and truly open up. It deeply touched me, and I believe the images carry that feeling with them.

Group of women and a toddler holding painted artworks among sunlit pine trees at an Algarve retreat

Smiling curly-haired woman painting with a brush during a creative wellness workshop

Women laughing and raising glasses of red drinks in a warm toast indoors at a retreat

Women walking in golden evening light through a lush Algarve garden

Four women laughing together on a picnic bench in a sunlit garden with palms

Three women meditating in prayer pose on mats inside a bright geodesic yoga dome

Close-up of women in white embracing in a group hug, tattooed arms wrapped around each other

Women and a child in white sharing an emotional group hug on a sunlit terrace

Women in white sitting close together on a sandy clifftop watching the ocean at sunset

Women dressed in white dancing joyfully with raised arms under trees, a dog nearby

Empty geodesic dome set with yoga mats, cushions and pink flower petals for a ceremony

Women eating a healthy breakfast of pancakes and fruit with pink juice and bougainvillea petals

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Art & Surf Retreat

A completely different kind of retreat, centered around happiness, creativity, and expression. Everything felt colorful and alive: the women, the food, the surroundings and the energy itself. The photographs reflect that playful, creative spirit.

Smiling woman resting her head against a brown horse's neck at a countryside paddock

Group of women laughing and clapping while dancing barefoot on grass under a pine tree

Woman in a floral dress holding a clay dish of roasted eggplant and sweet potato with herbs

Pale horse grazing in a green fenced pasture with wooded hills behind

Overhead view of women holding colourful vision board collages on a tiled floor

Two women in wetsuits crouching to pet a spaniel dog on a sandy surf beach

Three women embracing in a group hug facing a white Algarve villa with red roof

Six friends posing with surfboards on a grassy dune, throwing shakas and peace signs

Two women in riding helmets laughing and hugging beside a brown horse at a paddock

Two women hugging at sunset on the beach as a friend stands nearby holding a drink

Smiling man in orange rash vest wading through shallow surf, throwing a shaka sign

Four women walking single file along a clifftop path above a sunlit ocean

Group of women sitting cross-legged in a circle meditating on a sunlit wooden deck

Row of women hiding their faces behind colourful vision board collages by a hedge

Surf group carrying boards across a shallow river below towering Algarve cliffs

Woman meditating cross-legged with eyes closed among palm trees and greenery

Laughing woman fastening her riding helmet outside a rustic stable with tack

Five women in wetsuits smiling cheek to cheek on a windswept beach dune

Three women laughing together outdoors, one with hands pressed together in gratitude

Woman in blue rash vest laughing and throwing a shaka while standing in the surf

Women in wetsuits carrying surfboards down a sandy dune under a stormy grey sky

Woman in a corduroy jacket laughing warmly during a conversation by a green hedge

Woman in wetsuit riding a blue surfboard through whitewater with arms spread wide

Laughing woman kneeling on her blue surfboard while riding a small wave

Three helmeted riders on horseback along a red dirt trail through coastal scrubland

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Yoga Retreat

A classic yoga retreat rooted in inner peace and rest. Here, less truly was more. The women felt safe with me behind the camera, allowing the images to carry a sense of calm, softness and laid-back presence.

Group of women cheering with raised arms on a boardwalk bench, surfskate boards propped in front, ocean behind

Row of women in downward dog pose on mats in a warm curtained yoga studio

Women surfskating and walking along a coastal road with the sparkling sea behind

Woman in bow pose gripping her feet on a mat in a sunlit plant-filled yoga room

Women in chair pose with arms raised during a bright indoor yoga class

Seven women sitting in a row meditating on a clifftop above the blue ocean

Women flowing through tabletop and downward dog poses in a cozy studio

Group of women gathered on a clifftop looking out over the turquoise coastline

Women bending into forward folds during a sunlit yoga class with cork blocks

Woman kneeling in prayer pose on a mat in a serene sunlit yoga room

Woman seated in cow-face arm bind stretch on a mat in a wave-muraled studio

Woman pouring fresh orange juice into a glass at a sunny outdoor breakfast table

Instructor guiding students through downward dog poses in a bright yoga studio

Laughing woman giving another a piggyback ride across flowering coastal dunes

Women sharing breakfast at a poolside table framed by garden flowers

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Sisu Retreat

Happiness, warmth, and rest defined this retreat. Every detail was organized with love, and that intention was present in every moment I captured, from the smallest gestures to the shared silence.

Women in a candlelit yoga class holding a kneeling side-stretch pose by a fireplace

Large group of women laughing together in a field below a whitewashed Portuguese hilltop village

Overhead breakfast of a granola bowl, orange slices and infused water on a woven placemat

Women lying and stretching on mats in a warm sunlit yoga studio

Group of women dining around a long wooden table on a shaded terrace under pink bougainvillea

Women kneeling in meditation with hands at heart on mats in a sunlit yoga room

Group of women in a joyful outdoor group hug, laughing, with a hillside village behind

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Colombia Yoga Retreat

This retreat holds a special place in my heart, as it was hosted in my hometown. The tropical surroundings made every frame a joy to photograph. Beyond the calm yoga sessions, I was drawn to capturing the sweetness of the staff and the quiet rhythm of daily life around the retreat.

Five friends smiling together on a wooden jetty at sunset with mountains behind

Woman meditating cross-legged under a bamboo roof, framed by tropical foliage

Shirtless man coiling rope on a jetty at golden hour with mountains across the bay

Group of women in a deep side stretch during yoga in an open bamboo pavilion

People meditating cross-legged on mats on a waterfront deck facing green hills

Yoga teacher adjusting a man's back-bend as students practise under a thatched roof

Woman in a patterned wrap meditating with hands in prayer at a sunset group session

Thatched-roof bamboo lodge nestled among lush green jungle trees and palms

Two thatched umbrellas and loungers on a white tropical beach under blue sky

Group of young people chatting with yoga mats on a jetty at golden sunset

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Mathilda Coaching Retreat

Mathilda is one of Sweden’s leading voices in inner transformation, guiding women back to their most authentic and expansive selves. Through a blend of psychology, spirituality, nervous system regulation, inner child healing, and intuitive guidance, she helps people release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting change from within.

Over the years, Mathilda has built one of Sweden’s largest communities for personal and spiritual growth, coaching hundreds of women through programs, events, and her podcast. Her work is rooted in the belief that true transformation happens when mind, body, and soul are brought into alignment, creating the foundation for a freer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.