Workshops & Retreats
Meet Brittany and Dean
At Two Adventurous Souls, we’re more than just photographers—we’re educators, mentors, and passionate storytellers dedicated to helping others grow their skills and businesses. With years of experience capturing weddings, families, landscapes, and the night sky, we love sharing our knowledge through engaging workshops and hands-on training.
Brittany brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy, branding, and pricing for creative entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your business, she offers insightful workshops on basic business planning, budgeting, and branding to help you build a sustainable career.
Together, Brittany and Dean host wedding photography workshops, guiding photographers through the full wedding day experience—from preparation to the final shot. They provide practical techniques on capturing authentic moments, working with clients, and managing the dynamic flow of events.
Dean specializes in landscape and night sky photography education, offering a range of workshops covering location scouting, hands-on shooting sessions, and advanced editing techniques. Whether you’re looking to master astrophotography or refine your landscape compositions, his workshops provide both inspiration and practical skills.
Our teaching approach is hands-on, immersive, and tailored to real-world scenarios. Whether you’re diving into photography for the first time or refining your craft, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Let’s create, learn, and adventure together!
Upcoming Workshops & Retreats
Luxury Elopement Content Day - $275pp
Date(s): May 13, 2025 | Location: Ocean House Hotel, Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Luxury Picnic Set on the Beach
- 5/13/25 with 5/14/25 as a rain date
- 2 Model Couples
- Boho Wedding Gown(s)
- Gorgeous, Ocean-Front Hotel, fully renovated
- Cake Art
- Show-stopping florals
- Beautiful, custom invitation suite & full flatlay station
- Organized Stations – not an overcrowded free-for-all
- Open to only 10 photographers/videographers
BOOK HERE $275
Optional Stay in an Ocean-front Hotel Room $140 – Book Hotel Here
Business Bootcamp / Building a Sustainable Business
Contact us for 1-1 Mentorships and Group Speaking Engagements
The business side of being self employed isn’t glamorous but it’s a necessity for success. Figuring out Pricing your Services, Cost of Doing Business, Financial Goals for your business, and factoring in all your personal finances is a daunting task. We’ve got a spreadsheet for that! (I told you it wasn’t glamorous.)
Brittany has used this method of operating a full year ahead & spreadsheet to know exactly when to drop the day job and dive head first into being a full time business owner. It also helped her, 7 years after going full time, make it through the COVID shutdown with very little impact to business and personal finances. In Brittany’s “Business Bootcamp” class you’ll get all the tools you need to understand all the numbers to make your business & life tick – if you put in the hard work.
It’s the million dollar question asked on national forums: “How do I know when it’s time to go full time?” Whether you’re just starting out, thinking about when is the right time to leave the “day job”, or a seasoned professional looking to really dial finances in for your business, this class will have something for you.
Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage (or 2) and prepare to take a deep dive into your finances to set yourself up for success.
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There will be some homework before the class! You’ll be given a list of information about your business & personal finances you’ll need to have on hand the day of. NONE of that will be shared with the class publicly. During class you’ll be given a copy of the spreadsheets Brittany uses (xcel & numbers versions) and all the hands on help to figure out all the info you need to be able to price yourself for profit! Bring your computer, info and caffeine!
3/7/25 6-8pm @ Gray Public Library **EVENT HAS ENDED
Astrophotography & Landscapes
Contact us for 1-1 Mentorships and Group Speaking Engagements
Learn the ins and outs of Astrophotography from Maine’s Landscape Photographer of the Year (2022 & 2023) and Winn Tracy Award Winner (2023), our own Dean Bugaj
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on guided workshop under the stars for the basics of finding and photographing the Milky Way to in-depth editing classes, Dean will help guide you to start working towards creating award-winning images yourself!
A Photo Walk Through the Land of Hobbits and Waterfalls
5/16/21 – 5pm @ Vaughan Woods, Hollowell
Astrophotography 101
10/11/18 – 6-9pm @ Scarborough, ME
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