PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS
HISTORICAL FINE ART at FORD GREEN HALL
SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2024
Join us for an Historical Fine Art Session Day at Ford Green Hall in Staffordshire. Featuring five first class, professional models on three sets, this is the perfect opportunity to combine portraiture with ambient grandeur to create images with story telling potential.
EVENT OVERVIEW
WHEN?
This event is being held on Saturday 7th September 2024 and there are 3 slots to choose from.
Morning
9:10 – 11:15 AM
Lunchtime
12:10 to 14:15 PM
Afternoon
15:10 to 17:15 PM
On each slot, you will work in a team of three to photograph each of the three sets that will feature our five models for 40 minutes.
WHERE?
This event is being held at Ford Green Hall in Smallthorne, Staffordshire, near Tunstall. The house has a distinct Tudor Styling.
Postcode : ST6 1NG
WHAT?
The event features five 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 on each set in turn.
HOW MUCH?
The price to attend this event per photographer is :
£135
Register for a Place on the Historical Fine Art at Ford Green Session Day
MEET THE MODELS
Pip the Gentleman and Cat Mida Lee as Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Historical Fine Art and a Tudor mansion means that we have to reprise Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn as portrayed by Pip the Gentleman and Cat Mida Lee. Expect some considerable sparks to fly between these two historical characters.
Image courtesy of Emma Finch Photography
Tom Doran
Making his first appearance for Session Days, Tom is an experienced and professional reenactor and model . His costume on the day is as pictured.
Charlotte and Ben
Our second couple, Charlotte Cumming and Ben Fenner are professional reenactors and models. Their attention to detail in their costuming is impressive, their modelling skills individually and together are very good indeed.
Image courtesy of Graham Currey
ESSENTIAL INFO
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This event is an opportunity for you as photographer to work closely with the models on each of the three sets in turn. You will be working in a group of three photographers on each set using the grandeur of the hall as a backdrop.
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 combination of models. 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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