PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS
FINE ART BEAUTY at BASFORD HURST
Join us at Basford Hurst Cottage in Staffordshire for our next Fine Art Beauty Session Day in September featuring 3 of the most beautiful female models in the UK. We will be using the cottage interiors and exterior (weather permitting) to add fine art elements to the sessions.
With fine art lighting, elegant posing and delicate, feminine styling, this event is guaranteed to elevate your photography portfolio.
Our models for the day are Meg Modelling, Miss Red and Chelsea.
EVENT OVERVIEW
WHEN?
This event is being held on Saturday 27th September 2025 and there are 3 slots to choose from.
Morning
9:15 – 11:15 AM
Lunchtime
12:15 to 14:15 PM
Afternoon
15:15 to 17:15 PM
On each slot, you will work in a team of three to photograph each of the three featured models for 40 minutes on each of the three sets.
WHERE?
This event will take place at
Basford Hurst Cottage, Churnet Grange, Cheddleton, Leek
Postcode : ST13 7EP
What 3 Words : princely.uptake.calm
where we will be staging multiple sets for Fine Art Beauty Portraiture.
WHAT?
The event features three professional models and there are nine places for photographers on each of three sessions : – One in the morning, one at lunchtime and one in the afternoon.
Attendees will work in groups of three with each model in turn.
HOW MUCH?
The price to attend this event per photographer is :
£169
Register for a Place on the Fine Art Beauty @ Basford Hurst Cottage Session Day
MEET THE MODELS
MEG MODELLING
Meg is one of the finest models on the circuit. She is expressive and graceful and in her posing and is always a popular addition to our lineup.
Image courtesy of Emma Finch
MISS RED
Miss Red makes her first appearance for Session Days on this event. She is a highly experienced model with excellent pose flow.
Image courtesy of ccmstudio
CHELSEA
Chelsea is as an exceptional model and professional actor from London.
Image courtesy of Amii Herd
BASFORD HURST COTTAGE
An abundance of rooms, spaces and features await you at Basford Hurst Cottage. Some of the most notable features include a large wood panelled dining room, a spiral staircase, large fireplaces, a grand drawing room, huge windows with plenty of natural light, two bedroom set ups, a roll top bath, 3 acres of private woodland including a bridge and natural stream and much more.
ESSENTIAL INFO
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This event is an opportunity for you as photographer to work closely with each model in turn. You will be working in a group of three photographers on interior sets inside the cottage and outside (weather permitting).
LIGHTS/ACTION?
Lighting equipment will be provided on each set. The use of equipment is included within your admission price. On each set we will be designing a lighting setup to suit the model. Lights will either be continuous lights or studio/strobe lighting with triggers and modifiers for your use. If you require assistance using the lights provided then we will be on hand to provide expertise.
NEWS & VIEWS
We want to keep you up to date with what we are planning and also to get your feedback and comments. Take a look at our blog posts.
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