A visual diary of your love in its raw, pure form. Documentary meets editorial imagery that lingers like a favorite memory. Weddings and intimate gatherings in Texas, or anywhere your story takes us. 

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KAITLIN HAYS PHOTO
         WHIMSY takes us
wherever

No two retreats are the same. Ever-evolving, life brings us an endless amount of stories to tell, creatives to meet, and places to explore.

The Inspired Retreat follows curiosity wherever it takes us. Each experience is a chance to wander, imagine, wonder, and grow.   

we like
weird here.

space to be 

 creative

I've seen such a need for out of the box, in depth experiences in the creative space. Less copy-paste content, more soul. Conceptual shoots that feel more like art experiments than content days. Where you're encouraged to challenge yourself, to play, to ask "what if?"

Come for the mood boards. Stay for the creative breakthroughs, late-night or over lunch convos, and the kind of connection that lasts longer than the duration of your stay.

experiences
rooted

in story

DALLAS

FLORIDA

WE'RE HEADED

where

@victoriabiselallen.jpg

feel natural, emotive, and full of art."

"Sylvie captures real, candid moments with                    authenticity. Her photos

"If you’re looking for a retreat that’s intimate in numbers and one that gives you an opportunity to experiment and create magic that aligns with your art, this is the one for you(:"

@photoswithfelz

feel natural, emotive, and full of art."

"Sylvie captures real, candid moments with                    authenticity. Her photos

"I have worked with hundreds of photographers and Kaitlin is one who will always stand out in my mind. She has a creative eye unlike anyone else and her photography is a work of art."

@katherine.e.waite

feel natural, emotive, and full of art."

"Sylvie captures real, candid moments with                    authenticity. Her photos

"Her creativity, vision, and passion shine through in every detail, and the energy she brings to her work is contagious. She has a remarkable gift for making everyone involved feel valued, inspired, and excited to create together. What sets Kaitlin apart is not only her artistic talent but also the genuine care she has for her craft and the people around her."

Based in TEXAS, available wherever your story takes us.  


I’ve never been one to fit neatly into a single box — and honestly, I’ve never wanted to. My love for photography grew from a lifelong curiosity: about people, places, and those quiet details that often go unnoticed. I see the world in vibrance, texture, and feeling — collecting moments like I collect stories, polaroids, and little treasures from thrift shops.

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