Tales of Valour - 3 SPACES REMAINING
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PORTFOLIO BUILDER
Sunday 23rd August 2026
£125 | Tales Of Valour | Warwick
DETAILS
MEDIEVAL AND FANTASY PORTFOLIO BUILDER
Location:
Guys Cliffe Centre, Coventry Rd, Warwick CV34 5YD
Step into a world of knights, thieves, corrupt clergy, and warrior women. Tales of Valour Sunday Intensive is an exclusive portfolio building day where you'll work with nine professional models, each embodying a character within an interconnected medieval narrative. From the honourable Sir Aldric to the sinister Bishop Draven, from the warrior Devon to the neutral free spirit Lady Constance, every character tells a story. Every shot you create becomes part of an epic tale.
This is not a standard workshop. This is a masterclass in character photography, lighting for period costume, and capturing authentic medieval storytelling within a stunning historic location. Work directly with Salli Gainsford as she guides you through the day with professional location lighting techniques.
SUNDAY: INTIMATE SESSIONS WITH SALLI GAINSFORD
Arrival: 10:30am
Workshop Start: 11:00am
Lunch Break: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Finish: 4:30pm
Price: £125 per person (standard spots) / £150 per person (premium Salli Gainsford masterclass spots)
Maximum: 21 attendees (19 standard spots plus 2 premium spots with Salli)
HOW THE DAY WORKS
ARRIVAL AND SETTLEMENT (10:30AM TO 10:45AM)
Arrive and park on the grass area to your right as you enter. We keep the courtyard and car park completely empty for photography. Walk down to the kitchen area where you can settle in with tea, coffee, and meet fellow photographers.
WELCOME TALK (10:45AM)
Gather in the courtyard for a brief talk about the animals on site, the day's structure, and what to expect. This is where you'll meet the team and get oriented to the venue.
ROTATING GROUPS (11:00AM TO 1:00PM)
You'll be placed into groups of three photographers, or if you've booked the premium masterclass spots, you'll be in Salli's exclusive group of two. Each group rotates anti-clockwise around the venue, spending dedicated time with each model before moving to the next. This ensures every photographer gets quality time with every character.
The day runs with military precision. Our team communicates via radios, so if you want a specific dog or bird of prey for your shots, we can arrange that quickly. Everything is coordinated to keep the day flowing seamlessly.
PREMIUM MASTERCLASS EXPERIENCE
If you've booked one of the three premium spots at £150, you'll spend the entire day with Salli Gainsford or Mike Baker in an intimate group of three. Learn their approach to location lighting, character direction, and medieval storytelling whilst shooting with all nine models. This is hands-on fun guidance throughout the day.
For more on this event please goto our event listing here: https://www.studiomasters.org/events/df35-portfolio-builder
Sunday 23rd August 2026
£125 | Tales Of Valour | Warwick
DETAILS
MEDIEVAL AND FANTASY PORTFOLIO BUILDER
Location:
Guys Cliffe Centre, Coventry Rd, Warwick CV34 5YD
Step into a world of knights, thieves, corrupt clergy, and warrior women. Tales of Valour Sunday Intensive is an exclusive portfolio building day where you'll work with nine professional models, each embodying a character within an interconnected medieval narrative. From the honourable Sir Aldric to the sinister Bishop Draven, from the warrior Devon to the neutral free spirit Lady Constance, every character tells a story. Every shot you create becomes part of an epic tale.
This is not a standard workshop. This is a masterclass in character photography, lighting for period costume, and capturing authentic medieval storytelling within a stunning historic location. Work directly with Salli Gainsford as she guides you through the day with professional location lighting techniques.
SUNDAY: INTIMATE SESSIONS WITH SALLI GAINSFORD
Arrival: 10:30am
Workshop Start: 11:00am
Lunch Break: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Finish: 4:30pm
Price: £125 per person (standard spots) / £150 per person (premium Salli Gainsford masterclass spots)
Maximum: 21 attendees (19 standard spots plus 2 premium spots with Salli)
HOW THE DAY WORKS
ARRIVAL AND SETTLEMENT (10:30AM TO 10:45AM)
Arrive and park on the grass area to your right as you enter. We keep the courtyard and car park completely empty for photography. Walk down to the kitchen area where you can settle in with tea, coffee, and meet fellow photographers.
WELCOME TALK (10:45AM)
Gather in the courtyard for a brief talk about the animals on site, the day's structure, and what to expect. This is where you'll meet the team and get oriented to the venue.
ROTATING GROUPS (11:00AM TO 1:00PM)
You'll be placed into groups of three photographers, or if you've booked the premium masterclass spots, you'll be in Salli's exclusive group of two. Each group rotates anti-clockwise around the venue, spending dedicated time with each model before moving to the next. This ensures every photographer gets quality time with every character.
The day runs with military precision. Our team communicates via radios, so if you want a specific dog or bird of prey for your shots, we can arrange that quickly. Everything is coordinated to keep the day flowing seamlessly.
PREMIUM MASTERCLASS EXPERIENCE
If you've booked one of the three premium spots at £150, you'll spend the entire day with Salli Gainsford or Mike Baker in an intimate group of three. Learn their approach to location lighting, character direction, and medieval storytelling whilst shooting with all nine models. This is hands-on fun guidance throughout the day.
For more on this event please goto our event listing here: https://www.studiomasters.org/events/df35-portfolio-builder
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Where is it happening?
Guys Cliffe Warwick, Guy's Cliffe Masonic Rooms, Coventry Road, Warwick, CV34 5YD, United Kingdom
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