2nd August 2026
The Victorian Doll's House: Lighting on Location with Gavin Hoey
A hands-on workshop with Gavin Hoey that takes you beyond theory and into beautifully crafted, story-driven shooting in a sumptuous period setting
DATE& TIME
2 August 2026, 11:00–17:00
REGION
Hertfordshire
GROUP
12
From £275
(+£6.88 ticket service fee at checkout)
or pay in three interest-free via PayPal
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33% deposit secures your place. Two further payments before the event.
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Lunch & refreshments included for full-day attendees.
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Small group setting for a more focused, hands-on experience.
£91.67 deposit secures your place
THE WORKSHOP
A hands-on workshop with Gavin Hoey that takes you beyond theory and into beautifully crafted, story-driven shooting in a sumptuous period setting
This is The Victorian Dollshouse Lighting Workshop, our whimsical world, where miniature details inspire maximum artistry. Led by renowned photographer Gavin Hoey, this hands-on workshop takes you beyond theory and into beautifully crafted, story-driven shooting.
Soft, airy and delicately ethereal, the set features lace, flowing crinoline, parasols and painterly tones, it's the perfect canvas to shape and refine your light. This isn't just about watching, it's about shooting! You’ll explore a range of lighting setups throughout the day, experiment with direction and softness, and build depth and mood while photographing an exquisitely styled model in a sumptuous period setting.
In a small group you'll get real shooting time, and direct feedback from Gavin throughout. Ask questions, test ideas, and leave with techniques you can truly use.
YOUR EDUCATOR
Gavin Hoey
Featured tutor · Lighting director
One of the UK's most recognised photography educators, Gavin's YouTube channel reaches a global audience of over half a million photographers. He has been teaching lighting and storytelling for two decades, writing for Amateur Photographer and presenting at The Photography Show.
Gavin directs the lighting plan and works one-to-one with each photographer through every setup. Technical, methodical, and unfailingly generous with his time.
Styled models & sets
Hair, makeup, period wardrobe, three styled corners of a private Hertfordshire manor.
Lunch & refreshments
A proper sit-down lunch with the team. Tea, coffee and pastries throughout the day.
Aftercare & community
Image review, lighting notes to take home, and an invitation to the alumni gallery.
Six hours of shooting time
Three styled setups across one full day with a professionally styled period model.
Direct access to a Lighting Director
Lighting demos, one-to-one feedback between rotations, full image review at the end.
Full lighting kit
Multi-light rig with all modifiers - you bring a camera, we provide the rest.
What's included
Everything except your camera.
Optional · we have these on hand
Tripod
Not required — most setups will be hand-held. Bring one if you prefer.
Reflectors / diffusersProvided.
Bring your own if you want to.
Laptop
Provided for the image review session at the end of the day.
Tethered shooting setup
If you tether, bring your cable and software. Optional.
A notebook
Always a good idea. Lighting diagrams will be shared digitally too.
Essentials
One camera body
Any system — full-frame, APS-C or micro four-thirds all welcome.
Two prime lenses
50mm and 85mm strongly recommended. A fast standard zoom (24-70mm) works too.
Two memory cards
64GB+ each. You'll shoot 400–600 frames.
Spare battery
One spare is plenty for the day.
Off-camera flash trigger
Compatible with your camera system. We'll send the brand list two weeks before.
What to bring
A short kit list. That's all.
*****
"The models were styled to an exceptionally high standard and the location was extraordinary, a gilded palace. Every aspect of their events is done to an exceptionally high standard."
Gehenna Photography · Past attendee
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