AIBP RETREAT BOSTON 2026
Friday, Nov. 13th, 2026 - Monday, Nov 16th, 2026
Join us in Boston & Salem MA for the 10th Annual AIBP Retreat to Create, Learn & Connect.
Topics to include:
The Client Experience
IPS without being Salesy
Converting Calls
Video Marketing
Directing Photo Sessions
Couples Boudoir
Fine Art Boudoir
And More....
Immerse yourself in the experience:
Shooting opportunities with instruction
Network with colleagues & educators
Seats are very limited!
Secure yours today
Check out the schedule!
2026 Educators
Keynote - Andrew Hiorth
FABLE STUDIOS
Classes:
1. The Booking Call Blueprint: Mastering the Conversation That Converts
2. IPS That Feels Like Service... How to Sell Without Being Salesy
3. The Art of Directing (Not Posing) Your Sessions
Andrew Hiorth is an award-winning portrait photographer and studio owner based in Canada. He is the founder of FABLE Studios, a multi-seven-figure boudoir photography studio known for delivering high-end client experiences and transformational portrait work.
With over 15 years of experience, Andrew has built a reputation for combining emotionally driven photography with proven business systems that allow studios to scale. His work has earned international recognition, including multiple Photographer of the Year titles and representing Team Canada at the World Photographic Cup.
Andrew’s studio serves over 1,500 boudoir clients per year and maintains an average sale of $2,500+. He successfully improves lead-to-booking conversion rates through refined booking call frameworks and client experience design.
As a speaker and coach, Andrew focuses on helping photographers create a path to success, improve client experience, and build sustainable, team-driven businesses. His teaching style is practical, direct, and rooted in real-world application.
Photography Awards & Recognition:
CLICK HERE
Website: fablestudios.ca/
Facebook: facebook.com/ahiorth
Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrew_images
Keynote - Andrew Hiorth
FABLE STUDIOS
Classes:
1. The Booking Call Blueprint: Mastering the Conversation That Converts
2. IPS That Feels Like Service... How to Sell Without Being Salesy
3. The Art of Directing (Not Posing) Your Sessions
Andrew Hiorth is an award-winning portrait photographer and studio owner based in Canada. He is the founder of FABLE Studios, a multi-seven-figure boudoir photography studio known for delivering high-end client experiences and transformational portrait work.
With over 15 years of experience, Andrew has built a reputation for combining emotionally driven photography with proven business systems that allow studios to scale. His work has earned international recognition, including multiple Photographer of the Year titles and representing Team Canada at the World Photographic Cup.
Andrew’s studio serves over 1,500 boudoir clients per year and maintains an average sale of $2,500+. He successfully improves lead-to-booking conversion rates through refined booking call frameworks and client experience design.
As a speaker and coach, Andrew focuses on helping photographers create a path to success, improve client experience, and build sustainable, team-driven businesses. His teaching style is practical, direct, and rooted in real-world application.
Photography Awards & Recognition:
CLICK HERE
Website: fablestudios.ca/
Facebook: facebook.com/ahiorth
Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrew_images
Cate Scaglione
Class:
Unveiled: Bridal Boudoir As Art and Enterprise
For nearly two decades, Cate Scaglione has been recognized as one of the photography industry’s original boudoir photographers. Her signature aesthetic—ethereal, fashion-centric, and deeply emotional—strikes a resonant chord with clients seeking a finely crafted, luxurious experience. Cate believes every client should “experience” the creation of their art, seamlessly weaving psychology, dance movement, and the healing arts into each session. Cate is a self-proclaimed romantic when it comes to lighting. With minimal gear and maximum artistry, she sculpts each scene into a surreal, poetic narrative. Preferring window or available light as her primary source, she masterfully supplements with Geekoto’s constant lighting to evoke a soft, dreamy, intimate atmosphere. Through this delicate interplay of light and movement, Cate stages every session to become a sensual storyline, leaving clients with visually narrative albums and a loyal return clientele.
An international educator and sought-after speaker, Cate helps elevate both emerging and veteran photographers from both a right and left brain perspective… helping shape confident, value-driven artists.
Cate’s award-winning boudoir work and specifically much bridal related imagery… has earned her brand ambassadorships with several leading photography companies. Her images and insights have appeared on Bravo TV, NBC Dateline, PIX-11, VH-1, The New York Times, Grace Ormond Wedding Style, Hamptons Lifestyle and numerous industry publications and podcasts. She was named AIBP “Boudoir Photographer of the Year” in 2022 and is a two-time recipient of the “Ambassador of Excellence” by the Association of International Boudoir Photographers (AIBP), an honor she treasures. She is also an Icon Awards Associate. And, a guest Judge at the Icon International Image Competition, the new Society of Intimate Arts and most importantly, within AIBP. Cate’s studio, Life As Fine Art, is based in New Jersey.
Website: lifeasfineart.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lifeasfineart
Instagram: instagram.com/lifeasfineart
tiktok: @lifeasfineart
Cate Scaglione
Class:
Unveiled: Bridal Boudoir As Art and Enterprise
For nearly two decades, Cate Scaglione has been recognized as one of the photography industry’s original boudoir photographers. Her signature aesthetic—ethereal, fashion-centric, and deeply emotional—strikes a resonant chord with clients seeking a finely crafted, luxurious experience. Cate believes every client should “experience” the creation of their art, seamlessly weaving psychology, dance movement, and the healing arts into each session. Cate is a self-proclaimed romantic when it comes to lighting. With minimal gear and maximum artistry, she sculpts each scene into a surreal, poetic narrative. Preferring window or available light as her primary source, she masterfully supplements with Geekoto’s constant lighting to evoke a soft, dreamy, intimate atmosphere. Through this delicate interplay of light and movement, Cate stages every session to become a sensual storyline, leaving clients with visually narrative albums and a loyal return clientele.
An international educator and sought-after speaker, Cate helps elevate both emerging and veteran photographers from both a right and left brain perspective… helping shape confident, value-driven artists.
Cate’s award-winning boudoir work and specifically much bridal related imagery… has earned her brand ambassadorships with several leading photography companies. Her images and insights have appeared on Bravo TV, NBC Dateline, PIX-11, VH-1, The New York Times, Grace Ormond Wedding Style, Hamptons Lifestyle and numerous industry publications and podcasts. She was named AIBP “Boudoir Photographer of the Year” in 2022 and is a two-time recipient of the “Ambassador of Excellence” by the Association of International Boudoir Photographers (AIBP), an honor she treasures. She is also an Icon Awards Associate. And, a guest Judge at the Icon International Image Competition, the new Society of Intimate Arts and most importantly, within AIBP. Cate’s studio, Life As Fine Art, is based in New Jersey.
Website: lifeasfineart.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lifeasfineart
Instagram: instagram.com/lifeasfineart
tiktok: @lifeasfineart
LeZandra McGinnis
Class:
Couples Connection with Intention
LeZandra McGinnis is the CEO of LeZandra Photography, a boudoir and erotica studio based in Norfolk, Virginia. For the past 16 years, she has helped women, couples, and men reconnect with their bodies, desires, and relationships through imagery designed to reduce shame and deepen self-connection. Her work is rooted in authenticity, emotional safety, and the belief that sensuality can be a powerful doorway to confidence, intimacy, and personal growth.
Known for her bold artistic voice and deeply intentional client experience, LeZandra creates a judgment-free space where clients are invited to come as they are, explore their truth, and let go of who they were told to be. Her approach blends emotional intelligence, guided direction, and a deep understanding of vulnerability, trust, and connection. Through both her photography and education, she is passionate about helping others live more empowered, confident, and sensual lives.
Website: lezandraphotography.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lezandraphoto
Instagram: instagram.com/lezandraphoto
LeZandra McGinnis
Class:
Couples Connection with Intention
LeZandra McGinnis is the CEO of LeZandra Photography, a boudoir and erotica studio based in Norfolk, Virginia. For the past 16 years, she has helped women, couples, and men reconnect with their bodies, desires, and relationships through imagery designed to reduce shame and deepen self-connection. Her work is rooted in authenticity, emotional safety, and the belief that sensuality can be a powerful doorway to confidence, intimacy, and personal growth.
Known for her bold artistic voice and deeply intentional client experience, LeZandra creates a judgment-free space where clients are invited to come as they are, explore their truth, and let go of who they were told to be. Her approach blends emotional intelligence, guided direction, and a deep understanding of vulnerability, trust, and connection. Through both her photography and education, she is passionate about helping others live more empowered, confident, and sensual lives.
Website: lezandraphotography.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lezandraphoto
Instagram: instagram.com/lezandraphoto
Jean Carlo Peñaloza
Class:
Creating Video When You’d Rather Be Behind the Camera
Jean Carlo Peñaloza is a photographer and systems-driven educator who helps camera-first creatives turn video into a consistent, repeatable process. With over two decades of corporate experience and a career behind the camera, he brings a structured, practical approach to content creation that removes guesswork and reduces friction.
He has taught at industry events including Imaging USA, helping photographers and creatives adopt video without abandoning their craft or becoming full-time content personalities.
In addition to his work as an educator, Jean Carlo is the host of The Outspoken Artist podcast and is developing software tools designed to streamline creative workflows and accelerate the path from idea to published content.
Website: Captured Now: capturednow.com
Website: Outspoken Artist Podcast: outspokenartist.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jean.c.penaloza
Instagram: instagram.com/artbyjeancarlo
Instagram: instagram.com/outspokenartist_podcast
Jean Carlo Peñaloza
Class:
Creating Video When You’d Rather Be Behind the Camera
More Info
Jean Carlo Peñaloza is a photographer and systems-driven educator who helps camera-first creatives turn video into a consistent, repeatable process. With over two decades of corporate experience and a career behind the camera, he brings a structured, practical approach to content creation that removes guesswork and reduces friction.
He has taught at industry events including Imaging USA, helping photographers and creatives adopt video without abandoning their craft or becoming full-time content personalities.
In addition to his work as an educator, Jean Carlo is the host of The Outspoken Artist podcast and is developing software tools designed to streamline creative workflows and accelerate the path from idea to published content.
Website: Captured Now: capturednow.com
Website: Outspoken Artist Podcast: outspokenartist.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jean.c.penaloza
Instagram: instagram.com/artbyjeancarlo
Instagram: instagram.com/outspokenartist_podcast
Ric Lewis
Class:
Celladoir Boudoir: Where Intimacy Meets Fine Art
Ric is an award winning photographer based out of Atlanta Georgia. He has educated for various retreats, workshops, and conferences both domestically and internationally. He’s primarily known for his creative concepts, use of light, underwater portraiture, retouching, and boudoir. He loves meeting new photographers and doesn’t believe in gate keeping. He longs to reignite creative inspiration in others. “I want everyone to feel important, loved, and accepted after every interaction with me.
Website: riclewisphotography.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/celladoirboudoir/
Instagram: instagram.com/riclewisphotography
Ric Lewis
Class:
Celladoir Boudoir: Where Intimacy Meets Fine Art
More Info
Ric is an award winning photographer based out of Atlanta Georgia. He has educated for various retreats, workshops, and conferences both domestically and internationally. He’s primarily known for his creative concepts, use of light, underwater portraiture, retouching, and boudoir. He loves meeting new photographers and doesn’t believe in gate keeping. He longs to reignite creative inspiration in others. “I want everyone to feel important, loved, and accepted after every interaction with me.
Website: riclewisphotography.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/celladoirboudoir/
Instagram: instagram.com/riclewisphotography
RETREAT PRICING
Retreat Seat Paid in Full: $2100
Retreat Seat Payment Plan: $2160 - 4 payments of $540 spilt equally. Details in registration form.
AIBP MEMBERS: Log into your account to get your personal code for $150 off.
**Limited number of seats available.
Lodging
Closest & Recommended Hotels - Rates & Policies may vary, please check sites for details.
Address of events is 58 Pulaski Street, Peabody MA.
A LIMITED room block has been set up at the Boston Peabody Marriott
ROOM BLOCK LINK HERE
Boston Peabody Marriott
8A Centennial Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone +1 978-977-9700
(Group rate at Marriott available until sold our or Oct 22nd, which ever comes first)
Booking details:
LINK COMING SOON!! (Will be here)
Dates Available: Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026
LAST DAY TO BOOK: Wednesday Oct 22nd 2026 or when block is full
Group Rate: Starting at $159 USD + applicable taxes per night
Check-In: 4pm
Check-out: 12pm
Limited rooms available, secure your room before the block if full
Other Area Hotels:
Hampton Inn Salem Boston
11 Dodge Street
Salem, MA 01970
Phone+1 978-414-3100
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
225 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
Phone +1 978-740-8788
AirBnB options have been popular
Address of main event is
58 Pulaski Street
Peabody, MA 01960
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