Portrait experience day with Panikos Hajistilly in a beautiful mansion

About this event

Join us for a unique photography experience designed to have you creating stunning portraiture in a beautiful unfurnished gothic mansion. Nestled in a beautiful valley this location is truly unique and stunning with beautiful stonework and natural light which offers a stunning environment for a portrait shoot.  This day will give you individual shooting time with 4 amazing models, all styled in beautiful glamorous dresses and having had their hair & makeup done by a professional stylist. The lighting will be a combination of studio off camera flash and natural light. Each model will be positioned in a different area and will have a lighting set up ready for you to use and you will be rotating around each model in small groups of just 4 photographers, each getting 15 minuets of one on one shooting time with each model.
We will have exclusive use of this huge mansion full of big windows, stone walls and a beautiful main staircase. Panikos and LeadingLines staff will be on hand to assist with lighting and camera tips. We will hand pick a selection of amazing models for you, all who are highly experienced and will have you coming home with a portfolio full of great imagery.

About the venue: Woodchester Mansion was built by William Leigh, a wealthy Catholic convert who was born in Duke Street, Liverpool, in 1802. Now managed by the Mansion trust it is a highly significant building designed by Benjamin Bucknall, and arguably one of his finest works. Nestled in the Cotswolds the impressive unfurnished building is full of beautiful natural light and stonework, exposed beams and charm and will provide wonderful photography opportunities. Our event will also support the ongoing restoration and maintenance of this wonderful building.




Panikos Hajistilly has won dozens of National Awards with his imagery, including the prestigious MPA Master Photographer of the Year in 2017/18 and MPA president from 2020-2021. He has a Fellowship with the MPA, a Master Craftsman with the Guild of Photographers and a Fellow with the SWPP and the BIPP. His work speaks for itself, in that you will always see "clean” images with great connection, expressions and a relaxed feel to the photos he creates. A lot of his time is now spent teaching his lighting styles to professional and amateur photographers alike. Panikos has his own home studio where he does most of his work using both natural and studio light – or a combination of the two. He also loves working on location, whether it’s in the great outdoors or in the city. Panikos has vast experience in photographing everything from maternity, newborns, babies and families, portraits as well as pets of all types.


Our models confirmed for the day so far are are:


 

Our other 2 models will be confirmed soon.

This day will give you:
Exclusive use of this venue for our group
4  beautifully styled models each wearing a beautiful glamorous dress/gown
Use of a beautiful Mansion house
Panikos & LeadingLines staff on hand to offer tips and assist
Working in a group of just 4 photographers with one on one shooting time with each model

The day will begin at 11:00 and finish up at 16:30. Hot drinks are included for you throughout the day.

Please note the mansion is located down an un tarmacked track, we will operate a lift service where those that do not wish to drive down can park in a car park at the top and get a lift down. We may put a shout out for volunteer drivers before the day to offer lifts but also have staff available to offer lifts. The track is a little rough in places but does not need a 4x4.

Event images by Panikos Hajistilly from other locations for illustrative purposes.

Event requirements

Equipment

• Spare batteries
• Camera
• Lense cloths
• Lenses

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ISO Shutter Speed and Aperture

Fitness

• Low

Other essentials