Luxury Photoshoot Retreat

Belgrade, Serbia

check back early 2025

A photoshoot that doesn’t stress you TF out!

Photoshoots can be exciting. Jetting off! Getting hair and makeup done! New lingerie! Looking hot in front of the camera!

But photoshoots can also be a huge pain.

… Vetting the photographer. (Will they take good shots? Are they a creep?)
… Make up artist (God, please don’t make me look like a clown. SMH.)
… Choosing the location. (Will it have a balcony like the photos?)
… Picking the perfect shot (How am I supposed to choose from 316 pictures?!)

Let me take a ton of stress off your shoulders. Join me on a an intimate trip of me + 4 guests on a photoshoot retreat.

meet your photographer

Meet Elena, a 30 year old photographer living in Belgrade. Elena has been shooting since 2008 and will easily help you relax in front of the camera. Helping you find the right pose and managing small details are things that comes naturally to her.

Scroll further to see gorgeous photos we shot together!

What to expect

Included in your trip:

  • 13 edited/retouched photos returned to you within a month (likely sooner)

  • Talented photographer

  • Hair/makeup artist dedicated to listening to your vision and making you look your best

  • Curated photoshoot locations

  • Luxury accommodation within walking distance of everything you’ll want or need.

  • Airport pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to worry about booking taxis or converting cash when you land

  • Help selecting your photos with ex-Victoria’s Secret Creative Director

  • All breakfasts & lunches

  • Networking with like-minded colleagues. We’ll have the chance to talk about advertising, social media, finances, etc.

  • Afternoon activities. Imagine visiting the Nikola Tesla Museum, city tours, and visiting the oldest cafe in Europe.

Not included:

  • Flight to Belgrade, Serbia (BEG airport code)

  • Wardrobe (lingerie, accessories, shoes, etc.)

  • Props you want (e.g. champagne, a book)

  • Alcohol and evening meals

  • "Rates have doubled since I came out of retirement and volume is picking up (since working with Leijla."

  • "Coaching with Leijla has helped me with my launch tremendously!"

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  • "(Since working with Leijla) ... there's a night and day improvement in my website."

Hey, I’m Leijla!

Leijla Foss
your retreat planner

Hey, I’m Leijla Foss! 6-figure sex worker, world traveler (22 countries), marketing maven, and consultant to other ambitious sex workers. I’m the woman behind Elite & Unconventional.

I’m excited to organize this trip for my fellow sex workers. I’m looking forward to connecting with like-minded women who are determined, ambitious and dare to be unconventional.

Invest in yourself and join me. I can’t wait for you to see your gorgeous photos, relax with a handful of other ladies, and enjoy a taste of what Serbia has to offer.

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Why should I make this investment?

1. Work + Vacation = Genius

Why spend $5,000 for a photoshoot in the USA when you can spend the same amount for a photoshoot PLUS a vacation in Serbia? Getting more for the same money makes more sense.

2. Want to make more money?

In the first half of 2023 (Q1 & Q2), business was slow for me. After I had my photoshoot with Elena, I made more money. My combined revenue for Q3 & Q4 of 2023 was more than double of my combined revenue for Q1 & Q2.

3. A guide who knows the city

I lived in Belgrade for over a year in 2020-2021 and visited for my own photoshoot in May 2023. You won’t have to worry about finding a good hair salon, nail salon, or places to eat. I know good spots in town.

4. Tax benefits

You’re making an investment for your business and networking with other women in your industry. This trip is deductible on your taxes because it’s a business expense.

5. Rest & relaxation

I know the temptation to work overtime to make more money. Yet I’ve realized I actually make more money when I take care of myself first. When I’m not at 100%, I can’t give my all to my clients. Take time to relax on this retreat.

6. Creating connections

Even though being a sex worker can be lonely, networking with other providers can be hit or miss. The aim for this trip is to keep it intimate (me + 4) to connect with each other.

FAQs

  • 1) ~ 4 hours of shooting with 6 wardrobe changes
    2) 13+ edited photos
    3) photo selection from an ex-Victoria’s Secret Creative Director (up to 800 frames)
    4) a private primary shoot location
    5) location ideas for lifestyle pictures (as many as your time allows)
    6) hair & makeup

    Additional edited & retouched photos are $5 each. You can download and use your unedited photos as you wish.

  • Because the photographer has limited time, there are only four (4) spots.​​​​

    The photographer only has the bandwidth for one photoshoot per day, and requested to not have four shoots four days in a row. I'm not willing to hire a photographer I haven't vetted to offer more spots, so I've capped the retreat to 4 other women.

  • Yes! I understand your privacy is a priority and wouldn’t want to compromise it in any way.

    I treat any personal information you give me with the same discretion I give my suitors.

    You are booking your own flight, so you won’t have to give me an information regarding your passport. Before you leave the airport, I recommend you take the tags off of any checked baggage, since they have your name on them.

    Serbia requires passports from all guests as they have to register it with the government. If/when the hotel asks for it, space will be given so we all maintain our comfort. E.g. I can have ladies go down one at a time to give their passports to the hotel front desk.

    If you have any other privacy concerns, we'll figure it out to keep you comfortable.

  • Are you a sex worker who wants to up her game with photos that attract ideal clients? Or do you need to update your photos but don’t have time to plan it? Or have you tried other photographers but they can’t give back photos that are truly you ?

    Perhaps you just need a vacation to take you someplace less traveled?

    If you said yes to any of those, this is a good fit for you.

  • You’ll fly into Belgrade (BEG) on Monday 6/24/24.

    We’ll enjoy various tourist activities together like a Big Bus tour, Nikola Tesla museum, visiting the oldest cafe in Europe, and more.

    Photoshoots will take place throughout the week, one per day. Your photoshoot will take place at the time you prefer. Anticipate 2 hours for hair/makeup and 4-5 hours for the photoshoot.

    On Saturday 6/29/24 we’ll say goodbye to each other to return home.

  • Absolutely. Feel free to bring any props or accessories that you believe will enhance the theme or style of the shoot. If it’s better bought in Serbia (e.g. a bottle of Champagne), I’ll give recommendations on where you can find it.

    I’m all for bringing props to incorporate into your shoot. Props add a personalized touch to make your photoshoot truly YOURS.

  • Yes, there is an option to add on wardrobe styling and branding assistance.

    When you choose that option, I will give outfit recommendations based on the theme and mood of your shoot.

  • I can accept credit card, debit card, CashApp, Bitcoin (BTC), Klarna (pay over time), and Zelle.
    If you have a different preferred payment method, feel free to reach out. I may be willing to accept it.

More questions?

Write to me about any questions or concerns you have. I’ll aim to respond in 2 business days (Mon-Sat).

If funds are an issue, contact me and we’ll see if we can find a solution. Klarna is a pay-over-time option that I’ve made available.

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