Working with a Model

Never photographed a model before?

This hands-on workshop is designed to give you the confidence to work with and direct a model, helping you create portraits you'll be proud of.

✔ Just 5 photographers

✔ Professional model guiding the session

✔ Expert tuition throughout

✔ Four-hour structured workshop

✔ Perfect for beginners

What to Expect

Whether you've never stepped into a photography studio before or you're looking to build confidence working with models, this workshop is designed to be relaxed, practical and hands-on.

Throughout the afternoon you'll learn how to communicate with a model, direct poses confidently and develop the skills needed to create engaging portraits, all while receiving guidance every step of the way.

A Real-World Learning Experience

During the workshop you'll learn how to build rapport with a model, communicate your ideas clearly and direct a shoot from the ground up—just as you would on a real client assignment. No rehearsed routines, just practical experience with guidance throughout.

During the workshop you'll:

• Discover how to communicate confidently with a model to create natural, engaging portraits.

• Learn simple posing techniques and how small adjustments can completely transform an image.

• Watch live demonstrations before putting everything into practice yourself.

• Receive personal guidance from David and the team throughout the session, with plenty of opportunities to ask     questions.

• Enjoy plenty of individual shooting time with a professional model in a small group of just five photographers.

• Gain practical tips and techniques you can immediately use during future portrait sessions.

Perfect for...

• Anyone wanting to build confidence working with models.

• Camera club members wanting to try portrait photography.

• Hobby photographers looking to develop new skills.

• Anyone interested in learning how to direct a model in a relaxed, supportive environment.

You'll leave with:

✔ More confidence directing and working with a model.

✔ Portraits you'll be proud to add to your portfolio.

✔ Practical skills you can use on your very next portrait session.

✔ A better understanding of how professional model shoots are structured.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 9th August 2026

Location: Pretty in Pixels Studio, Rotherham

Duration: Four-hour structured shoot

Time:  10:00am - 2.00pm

Places Available: 5 photographers

Refreshments: Tea, coffee, soft drinks and light snacks available throughout the session.

Booking Information

Total Session Fee: £40

The price shown at checkout (£20) is a 50% non-refundable booking deposit required to secure your place.

The remaining balance of £20 is payable on the day of the event.

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you need to reschedule, please contact us as early as possible. Deposits may be transferred to an alternative event where availability permits.

Payment by Bank Transfer

If you choose to pay by bank transfer, please use your surname and event date as the payment reference.

Example: SMITH 04JUL26

Bookings will only be confirmed once cleared funds have been received.