PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION DAYS
WARRIORS
Featuring 3 male character models, each depicting an heroic warrior from history or film, grab your chance to elevate your photography portfolio by working closely in small groups with each of our warriors in turn.
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EVENT OVERVIEW
WHEN?
This event is being held on Saturday 18th May 2024 and there are 3 slots to choose from.
Morning
9:15 – 11:35 AM
Lunchtime
12:15 to 14:35 PM
Afternoon
15:15 to 17:35 PM
On each slot, you will work in a team of three to photograph each of the three featured models for 40 minutes on each of the three sets.
WHERE?
This event will take place at our studios in Hope Mill, Manchester. Free parking is available on site and the studios are situated less than a mile from Piccadilly Station.
Postcode : M4 7JA
WHAT?
The event features three professional models and there are only 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 with each model in turn.
HOW MUCH?
The price to attend this event per photographer is :
£125
Register for a Place on the May Warriors Session Day
MEET THE MODELS
GEOFF AMOS as KNIGHT
Geoff joins us in one of his many guises, this time as a Medeival Knight in chainmail and brandishing a sword.
Image courtesy of Graham Currey
G BRODIE as V
V for Vendetta is the latest character creation from G Brodie. Masked, with hat and cloak, Graham will be featuring in full character mode.
Image courtesy of Emma Finch
CONNAH ROSS
New to Session Days, Connah comes highly recommended. He lives and breathes Jack Sparrow as a professional impersonator. Expect some dialogue and shenanigans to go with his character portrayal.
Image courtesy of Iain Poole
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 a group of three photographers on sets with backdrops.
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.
Women in Photography
Since it is International Women’s Day on 8th March, we wanted to celebrate the Female Photographer.
Interview with Sue Hartley
We caught up with Sue Hartley recently who travels up regularly from Nottinghamshire to attend Session Days Events
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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