South Australian ICM Photography Retreat

Join Women in Photography for our 2026 ICM Photography Retreat in beautiful Warooka, Yorke Peninsula – a creative getaway like no other!

Immerse yourself in the art of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and create captivating, impressionistic images under the guidance of renowned photographers Karen Waller and Lesley Whyte – we are hosted by Yorke Peninsula photographer Steph Ball staying at her stunning Ballara Art & Lifestyle Retreat.

Set against Yorke Peninsular’s country location of Warooka, this “Capture to Print” retreat is the perfect opportunity to deepen your creative skills while embracing the ethereal qualities of ICM.

During this retreat, you’ll explore techniques that bring a painterly touch to landscapes, still lifes, and other scenes, capturing autumn’s breathtaking colours, textures, and moods. Karen will guide you through essential settings and movement techniques, covering everything from composing dynamic still-life scenes to using natural and simple studio lighting for stunning in-situ shots. You’ll dive into foundational editing techniques to amplify the mood of your images. Featured ICM images are by Karen Waller.

Retreat Highlights:

• Personalised ICM Coaching – Master your Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) technique with hands-on guidance from Karen, tailored to your skill level.
• From Capture to Print – Experience the full creative journey—from capturing your image to printing stunning A3+ artworks, with Lesley guiding you through the final steps so you head home with frame-ready mementos.
• All-Inclusive Travel & Stay – Departing midday from Adelaide Airport on April 27th and returning early morning May 4th for the 3-hour return to Adelaide. Relax with seamless transfers, private accommodation across two Warooka locations (all within 1–2 minutes of Ballara Art & Lifestyle Retreat), and enjoy three hearty meals a day. Each participant has their own room—no sharing required.
• Small Group, Big Experience – Limited to just 10 participants, ensuring a personalised, immersive retreat.
• Protect Your Prints – Your A3+ prints will travel safely in a supplied protective tube with acid-free paper to preserve their quality.

What’s Not Included:

• Personal travel to/from Adelaide
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol
• Morning/afternoon teas
• Purchases of a personal nature

Who Should Attend:

This retreat welcomes photographers at all levels! A basic understanding of camera settings is recommended (make sure to download your camera manual onto your phone).

Equipment List:

• Essential items include your camera, and pack a variety of lenses, wide angle and telephoto. No tripod is needed as ICM is a hand-held technique.
• We strongly encourage you to have your camera’s sensor cleaned prior joining us and to also pack a lens cleaning kit.
• Laptop with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop or a tablet with Lightroom & Photoshop Mobile.  We have a loan laptop with Lightroom Classic and Photoshops along with an iPad with Lightroom and Photoshop loaded – please contact Lesley if you’d like to use these.
• If you’re considering new gear, we’ll have a Nikon Z fc camera with lenses available for trial.

Book Your Spot:

• NZ$5,900 per person
• Reserve Your Place: Secure your spot with a NZ$1,500 deposit, with the balance due six weeks before the retreat. We accept payment by credit card or bank transfer, and instalment plans are available.
• How to Register: Click below to confirm your place and begin your journey with us.

Cancellation and Refunds:

• Payments are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot.
• We strongly recommend travel insurance in case of illness or unforeseen circumstances.
• If we must cancel, we will offer a full refund or allow you to transfer your deposit to another event.