Welshot Does… Denim & Diamonds 2025 – On Location Themed Photo-Shoot
Welshot Does… Denim & Diamonds 2025 – On Location Themed Photo-Shoot
It’s back! Hot on the heels of Welshot Does… Denim & Diamonds 2024 we are returning – with three new models and six brand new, never been seen before costumes…
Join us for our exclusive to Welshot Denim & Diamonds themed photo shoot designed for photographers looking to elevate their portfolios! Set in an enchanting historic cotton mill, brimming with original features and rustic charm, this unique experience pairs stunning bespoke costumes crafted from recycled denim with the elegance of sparkling diamond accents. Our professional models will bring this dazzling fusion of vintage grit and refined glamour to life, offering endless opportunities for creative compositions and breathtaking imagery. Whether you’re building your portfolio or seeking to capture one-of-a-kind shots, this event is your chance to create something truly extraordinary.
These portfolio-building, photography sessions are aimed to help you capture a variety of portrait styles in a unique location. Whether you’re looking for photographs to enter camera club or international salon competitions, lifestyle portraits for your photographic portfolio, or creative conceptual shots, this Welshot on location day will provide you with an opportunity to explore different aspects of portrait photography and make some stunning images.
At this Welshot on location themed photo-shoot you will collaborate with three talented, experienced full-time professional models, and fellow photographers in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will get a chance to direct your models, experiment with lighting setups, and capture genuine emotions that will make your portraits stand out.
You can secure your place with a deposit of just £85.00 until 31st January 2025 and the final balance will not fall due until 31st March 2025 (by the way, we keep your deposit / all monies safe until 31st March 2025 – so, you have nothing to lose by booking early) – so, don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
Your Model Will Be…
Introducing Your Models for Denim & Diamonds 2025:
- Emma Williams (Emsy Loo) (this link will open in Instagram)
- Darcie Louise (this link will open in Instagram)
- Loucee Casserly (this link will open in Instagram)
Costume Inspiration for Your Day.
Once again Paula from the Chester Costume House will be making SIX brand new costumes (two for each model) which will be bespoke to Welshot. As with the 2024 event – all costumes will be made from recycled jeans and adorned with diamonds. There will be props and accessories galore, however, you might find that your location is enough for you, your camera and your model! Here’s what the costumes looked like for our May 2024 event…
Your Location Will Be
Did you know that Manchester and the towns surrounding the city were known as ‘Cottonopolis?’
The city was the epicentre of the country’s cotton industry when Britain was responsible for eighty percent of global cotton yarn and fabric production. Well, Paula did and it was she who came up with the “Denim & Diamonds” theme that would enable Welshot to create an event for photographers that used the historical features to its fullest.
We are excited to be returning to Rakewood Higher Cotton Mill for Welshot Does… Denim & Diamonds 2025
What Will Be Covered:
Mastering Lighting Techniques: Experiment with various lighting setups. Understand the differences between soft and harsh light and how they affect the mood of your portraits. Learn to use reflectors and diffusers to control and manipulate light.
Perfecting Composition: While the rule of thirds is a great starting point, we will explore other composition techniques like framing, leading lines, and symmetry. We will also explain why considering your background is an integral part of your composition.
Posing Techniques: Study the art of posing. Develop a repertoire of poses that suit different models and situations. Practice directing your model to achieve natural and expressive poses, paying attention to body language and facial expressions.
How to Develop a Style: As you gain experience, you’ll naturally develop a unique style. This could involve specific editing techniques, preferred lighting setups, or a signature approach to posing. Embrace this evolution and continue refining your style over time.
Remember, the key to becoming proficient in portraiture is a combination of practice (and more practice) knowledge, technical skill, and artistic expression. Stay curious, be patient with yourself, and enjoy the creative process of capturing compelling portraits.
Building Your Portfolio @ Welshot
- Are you serious about your photography?
- Want to dedicate your time and energy into your continued professional development?
- Want to build a portfolio or create a serious body of work?
- Want to have a larger, wider, and unique range of shooting environments which concentrate specifically on portraiture and working with full-time professional models?
- Want to take your photography to the next level?
Whatever your reasons for wanting to make stunning photographs, you will be made welcome, and we would love to help you get the best from this event.
The Welshot Team will be at hand throughout this Welshot Does… Denim & Diamonds 2025 – On Location Themed Photo-Shoot event to assist and help you make amazing photographs for your portfolio. At the end of this photography session day event, you will leave with memory cards full of beautiful photographs and great memories.
How It Will Work…
- We always have experienced, full-time models at our portfolio building, photography session day events.
- Delegate numbers are capped at 15 photographers for this event.
- Group sizes will be small and proportional to model and team leader numbers.
- Your group will photograph each model in rotation – this event has three professional models and 6 different sets.
- There will be three sets in the AM and three sets in the PM.
- All models will be professionally styled and will be wearing specifically designed, bespoke to Welshot, costumes.
- Each group is rotated from set to set with plenty of shooting time.
- You shoot 1:1 with your model – this is timed, and you will be shooting in rotation.
- Each set has a Team Leader to keep the day running smoothly/control the lighting.
- Lighting is controlled off camera flash and natural/ambient lighting if possible.
We have a rule at Welshot… The Photographer who has the trigger has the FULL attention from the model(s), and the Team Leader. The set, complete with lighting and props is all yours for your shooting time – We do not allow piggy-back style shooting at ANY of our events.
Welshot Team Leaders are on hand to help you get the best from our portfolio building, photography session – apart from a very quick lighting check before each set-up they do not use their cameras on these events.
Welshot has been leading the way for photographic events since 2009. We have 5 million public liability insurance with comprehensive risk assessments.
We pride ourselves in looking after our Models – they are a BIG part of our team, and we couldn’t run these days without them. Their health, safety and well-being are just as important as us giving our photographic delegates a great experience with a fantastic opportunity to make stunning images. We ask our delegates to treat everyone at this event with respect and consideration.
Event Schedule
10:00 – Arrival at Rakewood Cotton Mill – Refreshments on arrival.
10:15 – Welcome & Housekeeping
10:20 – Introducing Your Models:
– Darcie Binsley. Loucee Casserley. Emma Williams
10:30 – Photography starts – Sets 1, 2, & 3
13:30 – Lunch (not included) – Tea, coffee, hot chocolate & biscuits provided.
14:30 – Photography resumes – Sets 4, 5, & 6
17:30 – Finish.
Please Bring
- We recommend you bring a camera you are familiar with and your favourite lenses. Prime lenses are good but not necessary. Tripods are not needed a this event unless you feel more comfortable using one.
- You are welcome to bring any props you wish to use – please note, no guns, real or otherwise are allowed at a Welshot event.
The Not So Small, Small Print
While Team Welshot will never knowingly let you leave without getting some amazing (properly exposed) images on your memory card – we do ask that you have a good understanding and know how to use your camera as we are unable to cover the basics (if you need help, check out this link – Learn Your Camera) but please don’t worry, Team Welshot is always on hand to help you with any adjustments you need, either for your camera settings/functions or lighting.
Please make sure you have read the event Terms and Conditions as your booking confirms you have read and understood our Terms of Service.
