PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS
Hollywood at The Plaza Stockport
Monday 22nd July 2024
The Plaza Stockport is an Art Deco gem in the heart of the town. It has a unique charm and appeal as a theatre, cinema and concert venue and on this occasion it is our turn to bring you a Hollywood themed spectacular photographic event featuring the magnificent line up that comprises : Retro Rob, Baby Daisy, Jack Cutler as Charlie Chaplin, Rachel Frances, Cariad Celis and Laurel & Hardy.
EVENT OVERVIEW
WHEN IS IT?
This event is being held on Monday 22nd July 2024. Morning slots start at 9:15 AM and finish at 12:33 PM and afternoon slots start at 14:00 PM and finish at 17:18 PM .
WHERE IS IT?
The Plaza Stockport is an Art Deco gem in the centre of the historic town. It is renowned for its splendour and glamorous interior. The full address is : Mersey Square, Stockport, Cheshire. SK1 1SP.
ACCESS?
Stockport Plaza is suitable for wheelchair access.
WHAT IS IT?
The event features seven professional models on six sets with a vintage Hollywood Theme. There are eighteen places for photographers in the morning and another eighteen places for photographers in the afternoon.
HOW MUCH?
The price to attend this event per photographer is :
£159
Register for a Place on our Hollywood Session Day
MEET THE MODELS
Retro Rob
If it is Hollwood themed then it has to feature the King of Cool, Retro Rob. If you haven’t photographed him before or even if you have, you dont want to miss this chance to work with such a mercurial and enigmatic model.
Image by Graham Currey
Baby Daisy
Joining us for the first time, Baby Daisy will be adding that touch of glamour to our event with her passing resemblance to Marilyn Monroe.
Image by Emma Finch
Jack Cutler as Charlie Chaplin
Jack as Chaplin is mesmeric and always popular. The characterisation is so precise that it just has to be seen and photographed live. Add into that mix a location that fits perfectly, then you have Hollywood Gold.
Image by Graham Currey
Rachel Frances
We are delighted to welcome Rachel back after she first appeared for us a few years back. Beautiful, elegant and with a distinct 1940’s style, Rachel is our Hollywood starlet.
Image by Emma Finch
Cariad Celis
Cariad is a very popular model on the circuit. We are delighted to have her on board to add that extra Hollywood touch.
Image by Paul Simmons
Laurel & Hardy
When we last featured our Laurel & Hardy tribute act, they were absolutely superb, capturing the interaction between the pair, the tomfoolery and expressions to perfection. Once again, inviting them back to a Hollywood styled event was an obvious choice.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Plaza is a Grade II listed art deco single-screen cinema and theatre in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It opened in 1932, its construction having involved the excavation of the sandstone cliff behind it. After an initial closure in 1966 and a subsequent period in use as a bingo hall by Rank Leiure, it has now been restored as a cinema and theatre, showing films staging live shows and now hosting a Session Days event.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
We believe firmly that group events should allow everyone attending to get an equal opportunity to shoot with each of the models. We arrange attendees into groups of three and then rotate each group around the sets in turn approximately every 27 minutes. Our events are run with precise timings so that it works for everyone involved with a short break between each set. On this event each attendee will get to work with each of the models in turn.
LIGHTS/ACTION?
Lighting equipment will be provided on each set indoors where necessary for your use. The use of lighting equipment is included within your admission price. Lights will be continuous lights provided for this event. If you require assistance using the lights provided then we will be on hand to provide expertise.
You are also welcome to bring along your own lighting rigs if you are more comfortable using them but you must keep them with you at all times.
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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Interview with Sue Hartley
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The Importance of the Model Release
The model release is an important part of our process in securing the services of any model or performer on a Session Days Event.
The PAGB and Session Days
Find out about how the PAGB got involved with Session Days at Leigh Spinners
Interview with John King BPE2
Read all about John King, BPE2, in an interview we conducted with him recently
What a Wigan Weekender That Was
Our Wigan Weekender was held at Leigh Spinners on 19th/20th October. We hosted 84 Photographers and 8 Models over the course of 4 sessions. We couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved. Read all about it here.
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