PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS
VILLAINS
SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2026
This is a unique opportunity for you to photograph two of the most incredible costume character models around. With a nod to classic literature, we have Ivy Costumes as The Queen of Hearts from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Vlad Stoker from Bram Stoker’s Dracula for you to work with. These villainous characters will be in our studios in Manchester, places are limited on either a Morning or Afternoon session
Our featured artists will be appearing as depicted on the flyer poster advertising this event.
EVENT OVERVIEW
WHEN?
This event is being held on Saturday 3rd October 2026 and there are 2 slots to choose from.
Morning
09:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Afternoon
14:15 PM to 17:30 PM
WHERE?
This event will take place at our studios in Hope Mill, Ancoats, Manchester
Postcode : M4 7JA
WHAT?
The event features two professional character models and there are 10 places for photographers on the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendees will work in groups of 5 with each artist.
HOW MUCH?
The price to attend this event per photographer is :
£139
Register for a Place on the VILLAINS Session Day
OUR VILLAINS
Our two villainous models will be appearing as pictured below in their incredible costumes.
IVY COSTUMES as QUEEN of HEARTS
Image Courtesy of Ian Phillips
VLAD STOKER as DRACULA
Image Courtesy of Neal Rylatt
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 groups of five with both of our featured models.
LIGHTS/ACTION?
Lighting equipment will be provided in both studios being used for this event. The use of equipment is included within your admission price. In each studio we will be designing a lighting setup to suit the model. We will be on hand in both studios to guide you through the shoot and explain the lightng setups.

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