PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS
THE RETRO ROB SESSION
Join the enigmatic, mercurial Retro Rob in studio in Manchester to photograph him portraying some of his and our greatest popular music heroes.
Rob will become Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and Kid Creole as pictured below and will then round the day off with his depiction of a full Hawaiian Band – with changes of shirt, hat and music instrument.

EVENT OVERVIEW
WHEN?
This event is being held on Sunday 30th March 2025
Timings
10:00 AM – 16:00 PM
WHERE?
This event will take place in studio at AWOL Studios, Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street, Ancoats, Manchester
Postcode : M4 7JA
WHAT?
The event features Retro Rob and there are six places for photographers.
HOW MUCH?
The price to attend this event per photographer is :
£150
Register for a Place on the RETRO ROB Session Day
THE RETRO ROB MUSIC ICONS
KID CREOLE
Rob is often mistaken for Kid Creole and he is a friend of the man himself, August Darnell. Expect Rob’s natural charm and swagger to pervade this exciting set.
Image courtesy of Canonphoto
JIMI HENDRIX
Rob’s portrayal of Hendrix is mesmerising. His attention to detail makes it a spectacle as much as a photographic opportunity. This image was taken in studio last time Rob was in Manchester.
Image courtesy of Tim Hill
STEVIE WONDER
Rob makes portraying Stevie Wonder effortless and we will be in full Motown mode in studio when he appears from behind the curtain to assume this persona.
Image courtesy of Alan Bromiley
HAWAIIAN BAND
Rob will adorn different Hawaiian shirts, hats and instruments to make up a trio of band members. You will then have the images to stitch together into a full performing Retro Rob Band.
Image courtesy of Keith Lee
ESSENTIAL INFO
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This event is an opportunity for you as photographer to work closely with Retro Rob under the guidance of a professional photographer and tutor. You will be working in the studio with backdrops, lighting and styling.
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 musical icon. Lights will either be continuous lights or studio/strobe lighting with triggers and modifiers for your use.
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