Escape to Eden this summer, where a floral paradise awaits, tucked away in one of England’s best-kept secrets.

Wander through enchanting trails that lead to secret gardens, each step revealing sun-kissed terraces and tranquil water fountains that sparkle in the dappled light.

The further you wander, the more the world blurs between reality and magic, leaving you wondering—what lies just beyond the next corner?

Step into the shadows of a vintage thriller where the plot gets thicker, and the danger is never far behind. Welcome to A Shot in the Dark, where every shadow hides a secret, and every glance could be your last.

The Old Manor’s lights are low, and the tensions inside are high. Grab your camera, your charm, and your best alibi and ready to slip into a world of danger, deception, and plot twists - where the only thing more dangerous than the story... is who you trust.

It’s your time to shine in a vintage cinematic adventure, where the action is real, the stakes are high, and the ending?

Well, that's up to you.

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This is a vintage cinematic styled shoot with Gavin Hoey as Lighting Director

Say hello to your new creative sidekick: The Portfolio Guide — a brand new guided group experience baked right into our award-winning Creativity Hub Events!

This isn’t a free-for-all. It’s one dedicated group, led by your very own Portfolio Guide (who also just happens to be a headline fashion photographer), here to help you master every inch of the location, nail creative lighting on the fly and leave with intentional, portfolio-grade, competition-ready shots.

This is a step into summer’s most stunning fashion playground, in an exclusive botanical and topiary garden, bursting with acres of vibrant blooms, secret terracotta terraces, and glassy water gardens all yours to explore and create in.

Supported by Canon and Profoto this is one group, with one intention: to help you shoot smarter, bolder, and with purpose!

Meet Your Guide:

Gavin Hoey @thegavinhoey

Gavin will be your Portfolio Guide, which means you’re getting the ultimate package: team leader, lighting genius, cheerleader, and tactical support all wrapped up in one stylish, experienced human.

He’s not here to take over your shoot — he’s here to help you take control of it. From solving lighting crises on the fly, to helping you stop second-guessing your settings, he’s here to help you squeeze every last drop of magic from the location.

Who is “The Portfolio Guide” for?

• Those who have been watching from the sidelines, itching to dive in but not sure where to start

• Those who have watched others get the shot and wondered why theirs didn’t look like that.

• Those who are new and low-key terrified of flash (we see you hiding).

• Those who are experienced but stuck in a creative rut.

• Those who have been to different events and workshops but are too afraid to ask for help.

• Those who have creative ideas but want help lighting them.

• Those who love fashion and portrait photography and want to push their style further.

Why You’ll Love It

• You'll be supported from first frame to final shot — no wandering, no guessing.

• You'll get real-time lighting guidance while you shoot — not just theory.

• You’ll learn on-location techniques with off camera flash that translate to every shoot you do.

• You’ll finally feel confident directing and shooting in complex spaces.

• You’ll stop second-guessing your lighting setups

• You’ll walk away with real, portfolio-worthy work that’s competition ready.

Avant Garden is a mind-bending jungle where gravity-defying plants, razor-sharp shrubs, and exotic flora don’t just grow - they perform.

Step into a labyrinth of mazes to untamed world where the surreal meets the stylish and botanical art dares to flip every rule you thought you knew about nature. The runway’s gone wild, and the jungle’s the stage.

Avant Garden is where botany gets bold and it’s not playing it safe. Are you?

Roll up your sleeves, smooth out those victory rolls, and grab your best tea dress – we’re taking a jaunt back to 1940s Britain, where fashion is on the ration, and gingham rules the runway!

Keep calm and carry on snapping, as you pass through our perfectly preserved 1940's homestead. Grab a cuppa in the cozy cafe, then jet over to the airman's lounge that’s buzzing with tales of bravery, before setting your sights on the courtyard of military motors. Welcome to the home front!

This isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s a full-throttle salute to the trailblazers who made do, mended, and dug for victory in style!

Lighting on Location; a no-fluff, hands-on workshop in an exclusive location, led by photography and lighting royalty

Whether you’re just picking up a camera or you’ve been at it for years, join us for an incredible hands-on workshop led by Gavin Hoey.  This isn’t just any workshop—it’s guided tuition with Gavin himself, meaning you’ll get personalised, expert instruction every step of the way.

So, roll up your sleeves, smooth out those victory rolls, and grab your best tea dress – we’re taking a jaunt back to 1940s Britain, where fashion is on the ration, and gingham rules the runway!

This is the creative lighting workshop that flips the script on traditional dance photography.

Ever seen a dance shot that feels alive? That’s not magic; it’s great lighting.

From electrifying colour washes to sultry, shadow-filled frames, you’ll be capturing fluid motion and split-second freezes that pack a punch, all bathed in fiery reds, cool blues and tutti fruitti hues.

Whilst dance is an art, photography is how you frame it and this workshop is about bringing the two together: lighting that enhances movement, dance direction that creates flow, and image selection that makes the final shots unforgettable.

Tucked away at the edge of the world, a hidden fairytale kingdom awaits, nestled within the walls of an ancient manor house.

Beyond its grand doors, winding corridors lead to undiscovered worlds.

The walls whisper of forgotten secrets, and its halls are filled with a quiet magic that beckons the curious. It’s a place where time stands still, sunlight filters through in soft beams and magic is always in the air.

This is your invitation to a story only a few are lucky enough to find...

Are you ready for your Happily Ever After?

This Film Noir Lighting Workshop will teach you how to sculpt scenes straight out of a 1940s detective thriller.

From femme fatale close-ups to gritty detective vibes, you’ll be crafting moody masterpieces using stark contrasts, deep shadows, and those iconic slashes of light straight out of a 1940s crime flick.

From smoky alley vibes to razor-sharp contrasts with dramatic highlights, spend the day learning how to bring bold, cinematic storytelling into every frame.

Step into the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood, where vintage classics never age, and lighting was the real star of the show!

This is no ordinary lighting workshop - join us in a spectacular vintage location and spend the day learning how to light like the masters.

You'll learn how to sculpt scenes straight out of a detective thriller, where femme fatale close-ups and gritty detective vibes come to life, and the timeless glow of Old Hollywood’s trailblazers. From smoky scenes to razor-sharp contrasts and cinematic glows, we’ll teach you how to use lighting to craft cinematic masterpieces in every frame.

Lights, camera, action - let’s make some movie magic!

Roll back the clock to the Golden Age of Hollywood, where the vintage classics never get old!

We’re puttin’ on the glitz with a star studded cast inspired by the era’s trailblazers, amongst a trove of treasures from cinema’s glory days!

Movie theatres and cinemtic glam might be a dime a dozen in Old Hollywood, but this weekend is a reel above the rest!

The camera’s will soon be rolling - are you ready for your close up?

One murder. Too many suspects. And you, holding a camera like it’s the only weapon you’ve got. Spoiler: it might be.

Murder on the Express: The Return Journey isn’t your typical photography workshop. It’s a sleuth of cinematic shadows, secrets, and sharp suits, set in the haunting echo of a vintage train station.

You’ll be dropped straight into a film noir railway station with flickering lights, cryptic clues, and characters who lie smoother than their pressed lapels. You’ll craft images drenched in noir style with stark contrasts, sharp angles, and smoke-filled rooms strike as you hunt for the murderer among a cast of suspects, each hiding secrets darker than the last. This is style and suspense with a cigarette burn around the edges.

When the smoke clears and all that’s left is the truth—will your photos crack the case, or just capture your final mistake?

This isn’t just a lighting workshop. It’s your alibi.

Welcome to The Final Stop, a film noir lighting experience wrapped in murder, mystery, and enough atmosphere to choke on. Set in the creaking belly of a vintage railway station that’s seen more secrets than schedules, you’re not here to play it safe.

You’re here to master the kind of cinematic lighting that oozes tension, suspicion and cigarette smoke with deep shadows, sharp beams, and the creeping feeling that someone—or something—is watching from just outside the frame. You’ll learn to shape light the way noir demands: hard, unforgiving, and dripping with tension. One wrong angle, and your subject looks innocent. One flick of light, and suddenly, they’re guilty as sin. Every scene is a setup. Every angle a clue.

And the biggest mystery? Whether you’re lighting the suspect… or the next victim.