Basics of Photoshoot planning and Editorial-inspired Fashion Photoshoots.

Kicking off the ‘Basics of Photoshoot planning and Editorial-inspired Fashion Photoshoots’ event series, Montcalm East’s very own photographer in residence Lily-Rose Butterfield (IG: @bluelightgrace) will be giving guests and visitors the opportunity to learn about the art of photoshoot planning using lighting, posting, colour and taking inspiration from leading female photographers through to shooting their very own editorial-inspired fashion photoshoot with a model under Lily-Rose’s guidance.

● 27th April 2024 - Moodboard creation and photography planning

Learning the basics of lighting, posing and colour to plan for the ultimate photoshoot. Participants will create mood boards incorporating posing ideas that express their emotions and experiences, color themes that evoke the desired mood and atmosphere, lighting concepts to enhance the narrative and emotional impact and hair and makeup inspirations that complement the overall vision.

Lily-Rose will bring in their own sketch book to show the theory of moodboard and photoshoot creation as an example. Participants are asked to bring images of feminine editorial fashion they aspire to shoot and find impactful.

Participants are welcome to bring their own sketch books/photoshoot mood boards, cameras and/or smartphones. Lily-Rose will be on hand to review participants' work and share professional feedback.

● 18th May 2024 - How to create the perfect editorial-inspired fashion photoshoot

This photography masterclass will put into practice techniques learnt in workshop one but is open to all who are looking to develop their fashion-led photography skills.

Learning the basics of a female model posing will open opportunities for budding photographers to communicate their vision for a shoot and produce high-end, female fashion-forward photography. Attendees will leave with up to 6 different themed images that show off their newfound skills in dynamic posing and set styling.

Participants should bring their own cameras and smartphones.

● Exhibition and retail pop-up week -June 2024

In the summer, Lily-Rose will be showcasing an exhibition of their work while at the hotel. The focus of the work will be ‘Muses of Montcalm’.

More details to be announced soon

Host or Publisher Montcalm East