PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS

VIVE LA FRANCE

SATURDAY 28th JUNE 2025

Join us at the Old School Rooms in Middleton, Manchester, on Saturday 28th June to celebrate the lives of five famous icons in French history.

This event will feature Carla Monaco as Brigitte Bardot, Scarlett Luxe as Coco Chanel, G Brodie as Napoleon Bonaparte, Jack Cutler as Louis XV and Marie-Jean Saxton as Cafe Girl.

There are Morning, Lunchtime and Afternoon sessions to choose from at £165pp.

Vive la France Session Day

EVENT OVERVIEW

WHEN?

This event is being held on Saturday 28th June 2025 and there are 3 slots to choose from.

Morning
9:15 AM – 11:20 AM
Lunchtime
12:15 PM – 14:20 PM
Afternoon
15:15 PM to 17:20 PM

On each slot, you will work in pairs (2) with each of the five featured models for approx 25 minutes on each of set.

WHERE?

This event will take place at the Old School Rooms, Long St, Middleton, Manchester

Postcode : M24 6UN

where we will be staging five sets for our icons of France.

WHAT?

The event features five professional models and there are ten places for photographers on the morning, lunchtime and afternoon sessions. Attendees will work in pairs (2) with each model in turn.

HOW MUCH?

The price to attend this event per photographer is :

£165

Register for a Place on the VIVE LA FRANCE Session Day

Select Your Preferred Slot

Flexibility

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VIVE LA FRANCE MODELS

All of our models are professional showgirls and models. They are engaging to work with and spectacular to photograph.

Carla Monaco By Adrian Crook

CARLA MONACO as BRIGITTE BARDOT

Carla is one of the top models in UK with more than a passing resemblance to one of the most iconic women in French History, Brigitte Bardot. 

Image courtesy of Adrian Crook

Scarlett Luxe as Coco Chanel by TPK Visuals

SCARLETT LUXE as COCO CHANEL

Scarlett will be appearing as Coco Chanel, the French fashion designer and businesswoman. She was the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand, sporting a casual chic look that defined feminine style.

Image courtesy of TPK Visuals

G Brodie as Napoleon Bonaparte by Emma Finch

G BRODIE as NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

G Brodie will be appearing for the first time as Naploeon Bonaparte, perhaps one of the most famous icons of French history.

Image courtesy of Emma Finch

Marie Jean By David Linford

MARIE JEAN as CAFE GIRL in PARIS

Marie-Jean makes a welcome return to Session Days as our Parisian Cafe Girl.

Image courtesy of David Linford

Jack Cutler as Louis XV by Dave Roberts

JACK CUTLER as KING LOUIS XV

Jack revives his portrayal of King Louis XV in a magnificent costume that takes us right back to the 18th century.

Image courtesy of Dave Roberts

THE OLD SCHOOL ROOMS IN MIDDLETON

The Old School Rooms in Middleton, Manchester, is a Grade II listed building with an attached church. Following a multi million pound heritage renovation project that has restored the venue to its former glory, this venue has alot of character.

The Main Hall is spacious and the venue is set around a beautiful private courtyard garden. We also have access to the interior of the attached church

The Old School Rooms, Middleton, Manchester
The Old School Rooms, Middleton, Manchester
The Old School Rooms, Middleton, Manchester
The Old School Rooms, Middleton, Manchester
The Old School Rooms, Middleton, Manchester

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 pairs on each of the five sets.

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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