Kosovo & North Macedonia Winter Wedding & Editorial Retreat

Elisa Ruggiero is a professional wedding and portrait photographer with over seven years of experience working with couples, families, and destination clients across Europe. Her work is rooted in real emotion, natural movement, and refined composition.

Throughout each Frame the Balkans retreat, Elisa works closely with photographers, videographers, and models on set, guiding the creative process and helping participants translate ideas into authentic, portfolio-worthy images. She focuses on light awareness, emotional storytelling, and intentional direction—ensuring every shoot feels effortless, elegant, and true to the moment.

As co-founder of Frame the Balkans, Elisa leads the photographic vision of the retreats, supporting creatives at every level while maintaining a calm, collaborative atmosphere that allows creativity to flow naturally.

Liridon Pacolli is the co-founder and creative director behind Frame the Balkans. His role centers on building the structure, flow, and overall experience of each retreat—rather than being behind the camera.

He works closely with partners, designers, stylists, decor teams, venues, and logistics providers to shape the creative framework that supports every event. From location scouting and scheduling to production planning and on-site coordination, Liridon ensures that every detail aligns with the vision and runs seamlessly.

His focus is on creating the right conditions for photographers, videographers, and creatives to concentrate fully on their work—removing friction, distractions, and unnecessary pressure—so that each retreat feels professionally organized and creatively inspiring.