Group Shoot Events
Join Our Photography Group Events in the Cotswolds and UK
Are you looking to build your portfolio and learn new techniques? Our photography group events are perfect for you. We regularly host themed photoshoots on location and in our studio with professional and local models, covering various styles and looks.
What to Expect:
- Fun and Creative Atmosphere: Try out ideas, learn something new, and meet like-minded photographers.
- Convenient Scheduling: Events are often on Friday or Saturday evenings, with occasional weekday sessions from 7-10 PM due to weddings.
- Personal Attention: Limited to 5 photographers per shoot to ensure plenty of 1:1 time with models. Camera settings guidance and continuous support provided.
- Welcoming Community: Join our regular group of attendees who will make you feel at home.
Remote Participation: (tethering)
Can't make it to the studio? No problem! We offer a professional tethering system with a Nikon Z6, allowing you to participate remotely from anywhere in the world. All images are shot in RAW format and will be emailed to you within 48 hours of the event.
How to Join:
Interested in attending? Drop us a message and join our Facebook Group for updates. Whether in-person or remote, enhance your skills and portfolio with our supportive photography community.
Book your spot today and embark on a creative journey with us!
WHAT IS COMING UP
Events in 2025
Portfolio Builder Group Shoot with Demi – 18th May
Join us in welcoming model Demi to the studio for an exciting portfolio builder group shoot! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture striking images and expand your portfolio. Demi loves to be creative and finds so much joy in being the model for creative visions and bringing an artistic vision to life.
Level: All fashion
📅 Date: 18th May 2025
⏰ Sessions:
- Morning: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Afternoon: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio - £70
Continuous Lighting Workshop with Heidi Champs – 19th May 2025
📍 Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water | ⏰ 7 PM – 10 PM
Join us for an exclusive Continuous Lighting Workshop with the stunning Heidi Champs! This hands-on session is perfect for photographers looking to explore the versatility of continuous lighting in portrait photography.
What You’ll Learn:
💡 How to shape and control continuous light for stunning portraits
📸 Working with different light sources and modifiers
🎭 Creative techniques to add depth and drama to your images
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this workshop will enhance your lighting skills and boost your confidence in studio photography.
Olga Solo – Portfolio Builder Evening
📅 Date: Thursday 23rd May 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2HQ
💷 Price: £70 per person
Join us for a fantastic portfolio-building evening with the stunning Olga Solo – a versatile and experienced model known for her elegant posing and captivating presence. Whether you're looking to develop your portraiture skills or add striking new images to your portfolio, this shoot provides the perfect opportunity in a fully equipped studio setting.
Expect a range of lighting setups and backgrounds to explore different styles and moods, with guidance available throughout. This is ideal for both beginners wanting to build confidence and seasoned photographers looking to refresh their portfolio with a professional model.
Rosa Brighid 31st May Portfolio Builder
📸 Studio Photoshoot with Rosa Brighid
🗓 31st May 2025
🕖 10-1pm 1:30-4:30pm
📍 Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water
💷 £70 per person
We're thrilled to welcome the stunning Rosa Brighid to the studio for an exclusive evening shoot! With her elegant posing and captivating presence, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your portfolio and create standout images.
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"Warrior with Birds of Prey and Owls" with Tegan Elizabeth - 1st June 2025
Step into the world of the warrior. Themed workshop with birds of prey, owls and a range of various weaponry to match On the 1st of June 2025, from 12 PM to 6 PM, we return to the stunning Cotswold Falconry Centre for an unforgettable day of photography.
This workshop offers the unique opportunity to capture warrior and tribal warrior-inspired outfits in a long grass, outdoor setting, with the added excitement of working alongside professional bird keepers. You'll have the chance to create both static and flying shots with these majestic birds, adding dynamic and powerful images to your portfolio.
In addition to the outdoor shoots, we'll also bring our studio setup to capture fine art images, providing a perfect backup for the unpredictable UK weather.
Workshop Details:
- Date: 1st June 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Cost: £195
- Location: Cotswold Falconry Centre
- Don’t miss this chance to combine the strength of warrior imagery with the elegance of birds of prey. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and join Tegan Elizabeth for a day of creativity and inspiration in the heart of nature!
Irving Penn-Inspired Corner Photoshoot with Hannah Lou 📸✨
📅 Thursday 2nd June 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water
💷 £70 per person
Step into the world of iconic portraiture with our Irving Penn-Inspired Corner Photoshoot, featuring the incredible Hannah Lou. Drawing inspiration from Penn’s renowned corner portraits, this session will explore bold composition, striking lighting, and minimalist yet powerful posing.
📸 What to Expect:
✅ Classic corner backdrop setup for dramatic portraits
✅ Professional model Hannah Lou for elegant, high-fashion poses
✅ Expert lighting techniques to achieve Penn’s timeless style
✅ Tuition from Alastair Currill to refine your approach and composition
Perfect for photographers looking to expand their portfolio with stylish, artistic portraiture.
Peaky Blinders-Themed Studio Shoot with Lee Coe
📅 Date: 6th June 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water
💷 Price: £70 per person
Step into the gritty glamour of 1920s Birmingham with our Peaky Blinders-inspired studio shoot, featuring model Lee Coe. This immersive event captures the iconic style and moody drama of the hit TV series, complete with themed sets, vintage props, and classic lighting to bring the era to life.
Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio, experiment with dramatic lighting, or just enjoy a creative evening shoot, this session is ideal for photographers of all levels. Lee will be styled in authentic Peaky Blinders fashion, giving you the perfect opportunity to create bold, character-driven portraits.
🔥 "Bound by Light: The Tape Concept Shoot"
With Model Curvee & MUA JDCcreations – 8th June 2025
Step into a world of edgy elegance and striking creativity with "Bound by Light: The Tape Concept Shoot", a bold group photoshoot experience featuring the stunning Curvee and masterful makeup by JDCcreations.
Held at the Alastair Currill Photography Studio in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, this shoot explores level art nudestyling using tape and lighting to sculpt powerful, high-impact visuals. Perfect for photographers looking to push creative boundaries, elevate their portfolio, and work in a professional, supportive setting.
📅 Date: Sunday 8th June 2025
⏰ Time Slots: 11AM–2PM | 3PM–6PM
💷 Price: £135 per person
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water
Coastal Tides with Hannah Lou – 12th June 2025, 11 AM – 5 PM
Join us for a stunning full-day location shoot at Downderry Beach with the incredible Hannah Lou. This unique coastal photoshoot will feature a variety of outfits and creative setups, making the most of the beach’s natural beauty.
We have 7 spaces available for this exclusive shoot. The day will start early, with departure from Tesco’s Stow-on-the-Wold car park at 7 AM, ensuring we arrive at Downderry Beach by 11 AM.
📸 What to Expect:
- Multiple outfit changes and looks
- Creative use of natural lighting and scenic backdrops
- Guidance and support throughout the shoot
- A relaxed yet professional environment to capture stunning images
📍 Location: Downderry Beach, Cornwall
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 5 PM (Departure from Stow-on-the-Wold at 8 AM)
Art Nude Workshop: Controlling Shadows & Highlights
📅 17th June | 🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water
🎨 Model: Lottii Rose
Explore the powerful interplay of light and form in this creative Art Nude Workshop focusing on controlling shadows and highlights. Guided by professional studio lighting techniques, you'll learn how to shape the human form with both hard and soft light sources to achieve dramatic and artistic results.
With experienced art nude model Lottii Rose, you'll work through a variety of lighting setups that emphasise contrast, texture, and emotion—perfect for photographers looking to elevate their portfolio and master light control in a studio environment.
Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers. Limited spaces available to ensure ample shooting time and support.
💷 £70 per person | 📸 Bring your own camera and lenses
Ballet Group Shoot with Erica Mulkern
📅 Date: 25th June 2025
📍 Location: Sheila Price Dance Studio GL54 2QB
⏰ Time Slots: 9AM - 12 PM or 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
💰 Price: £125 per person
Join us for a stunning ballet photography session featuring professional dancer Erica Mulkern. This shoot will take place in a professional dance studio, where we’ll use studio lighting to capture breathtaking jumps, elegant poses, and dynamic movement. Perfect for photographers looking to expand their portfolio with graceful, high-impact dance imagery!
📸 Summer Dreaming at the Confetti Fields — Group Photoshoot with Hannah
Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company Fields, Pershore
Price: £95 per person (includes photography pass)
Immerse yourself in a sea of colour and creativity with this exclusive group photoshoot at the stunning Confetti Fields in Pershore. Known for their breathtaking rows of delphiniums and wildflowers, these vibrant fields offer the perfect backdrop for dreamy, romantic, and editorial-style portraits.
Our featured model, Hannah, will be styled to complement the soft, whimsical tones of the florals, offering you a chance to create truly enchanting imagery in a unique location that only opens for a limited time each year.
The £95 fee includes your photography pass, giving you full access to this private location for the duration of the shoot. Whether you're building your portfolio or simply looking to capture something magical, this is an unmissable summer opportunity.
📸 The Whimsical Enchanted Door— Group Photoshoot at Stow-on-the-Wold
Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Stow-on-the-Wold Church, Cotswolds
Price: £70 per person
Step into a scene of timeless charm with “The Whimsical Enchanted Door” a magical group photoshoot set against the iconic north door of St Edward’s Church in Stow-on-the-Wold — famously framed by ancient yew trees and steeped in folklore.
Join us for an elegant and whimsical evening of photography featuring the stunning model Hannah, styled to complement the enchanting atmosphere of this legendary location. From dreamy portraits to creative compositions, this shoot offers the perfect opportunity to expand your portfolio in one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque settings.
Portfolio Builder Group Shoot with Kate Star
📅 Date: 6th July 2025
⏰ Sessions: 11 AM – 2 PM & 3 PM – 6 PM
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio
💰 Price: £70 per person
📸 Level: Up to Lingerie
We’re excited to welcome Kate Star to our studio for the first time! This portfolio-building group shoot is perfect for photographers looking to capture stunning images in a relaxed and creative setting. Working up to lingerie level, Kate will bring her experience and versatility to help you create dynamic and engaging shots.
Bridal-Themed Photoshoot with Jade
Join us for an elegant group photoshoot featuring the stunning Jade in a timeless bridal theme on location in Lower Slaughter. Perfect for capturing classic and creative wedding-inspired images for your portfolio.
📸 Details:
- Model: Jade Lyons
- Theme: Bridal
- Location: Lower Slaughter (weather permitting. If bad weather will be relocated to Alastair Currill Studio)
- Time: 5:30-8:30pm
- Price: £70 per person
- Date: 11th July
Explore a variety of bridal looks and lighting setups with Jade's professionalism bringing each scene to life. Spaces are limited—book your spot today!
Alyssa Taylor – Portfolio Builder Shoot
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday 12th July 2025
🕙 Time: 10am – 2pm
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2HQ
💷 Price: £95 per person
Enhance your photography portfolio with a professionally styled shoot featuring the stunning Alyssa Taylor on Saturday 12th July 2025, hosted at Alastair Currill Photography Studio in the heart of the Cotswolds.
This Portfolio Builder Day runs from 10am to 2pm and offers photographers the chance to shoot a variety of looks and styles in a fully equipped studio environment. Alyssa is a highly experienced and versatile model, perfect for capturing striking portraits, fashion, and creative concepts.
"Shades of Lavender" with Tegan Elizabeth - 13th July 2025
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Cotswold Lavender fields with our Shades of Lavender workshop, led by the talented Tegan Elizabeth on the 13th of July 2025. This workshop is designed to explore the rich spectrum of purple hues, with various shades of purple outfits and lavender tones creating the perfect backdrop for your photography.
From 10 AM to 5 PM, you'll have the opportunity to capture stunning images in this picturesque location, learning to work with hard light and studio flash to create a range of elegant, portfolio-worthy shots.
Workshop Details:
Date: 13th July 2025
Time: 10:00-1:00pm - 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: £95
Location: Cotswold Lavender Fields
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your photography with the calming and captivating colours of lavender. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and join Tegan Elizabeth for a day of creativity in the heart of the Cotswolds!
Victoria Summer Beach Photoshoot – Burnham-on-Sea - 14th July 5pm-8pm
Join us for an exciting group photography shoot featuring the talented model, Victoria Summer, set against the stunning backdrop of Burnham-on-Sea. This coastal location offers a mix of sandy beaches, charming seaside vibes, and dynamic lighting opportunities to capture truly breathtaking images.
📸 Details:
- Model: Victoria Summer
- Location: Burnham-on-Sea
- Date: 14th July 2025
- Time: 5pm-8pm (transport available from Alastair Currill Studio)
- Price: £70 per person
Whether you're looking to build your portfolio, experiment with beach photography, or simply enjoy a creative day out with like-minded photographers, this session is perfect for you. Victoria's professionalism and versatility as a model will ensure you capture standout shots that showcase your skills.
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot!
"Translucent Tentacles of Dreams" – A Jellyfish-Inspired Photography Event
📅 Date: 27th July 2025
⏰ Sessions: 11 AM - 2 PM & 3 PM - 6 PM
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studio, Bourton-on-the-Water
Collaboration Event
Dive into an ethereal under-the-sea experience with our Jellyfish-Inspired Photography Group Shoot! This one-of-a-kind, collaborative event brings together the stunning Hannah Lou, the visionary JDCcreations for mesmerising creative makeup, and breathtaking set design by Amanda Caroline Couture.
Expect sparkling water droplets, mystical lighting, and flowing, iridescent elements to capture the beauty and mystery of the ocean’s most enchanting creatures. With dramatic styling and immersive set design, photographers will have the opportunity to shoot high-fashion, fantasy-inspired imagery that stands out.
Please note the images are not ours and are for inspiration and reference only- we will be creating our own take on this.
🔥 Rise of the Phoenix – Empowerment Through Flame 🔥
Date: 7th September
£150 per person
Time Slots: 11:00–2:00
Step into the fire and emerge transformed in our dramatic, fine art photoshoot experience — Rise of the Phoenix. Featuring the captivating Hannah Lou as our model, with powerful styling and expert makeup artistry by JDCCreations, expect a look that’s bold, mythical, and visually stunning.
This unique shoot blends couture-inspired fashion, rich lighting, and conceptual storytelling, all designed to ignite your portfolio with striking, fiery imagery.
What’s Included:
- One-on-one shoot time with Hannah Lou
- Full professional makeup by JDCCreations
- Expert lighting setups to elevate every shot
- Studio support and creative direction throughout
Spaces are limited to ensure quality and creativity for each photographer. Secure your slot and capture the rebirth of fire and form.
"Cyberpunk Sci-Fi" with Tegan Elizabeth - 14th September 2025
Are you a fan of neon lights, metallic textures, retro outfits, and futuristic vibes? Then you won’t want to miss our Cyberpunk Sci-Fi workshop with Tegan Elizabeth on the 14th of September 2025. This full-day workshop, from 10 AM to 5 PM, is perfect for anyone looking to dive into the edgy, neon-soaked world of cyberpunk, inspired by popular computer games and the visionary work of photographers like Karl Taylor.
Held in our studio, you'll have the opportunity to create striking, futuristic images, experimenting with laser lights, bold neons, metallic elements, and retro-futuristic styling. This workshop is all about pushing the boundaries of creativity and adding a unique twist to your portfolio.
Workshop Details:
Date: 14th September 2025
Time: 10:00-1:00 or 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost: £95
Location: The studio GL54 2HQ
Halloween Spectacular – A Spooky Weekend of Photography! 🎃👻✨
📅 Date: 4th and 5th October 2025
📍 Location: Alastair Currill Photography Studios, Bourton-on-the-Water
🎭 Two Unique Themes – One Unforgettable Weekend!
Step into the dark and mysterious as we bring you a Halloween Spectacular, featuring two hauntingly creative themes over one thrilling weekend! With model Hannah Lou, spine-chilling set designs by Amanda, and stunning, theatrical makeup by JDCcreations, this event is perfect for photographers looking to capture spooky, dramatic, and high-fashion Halloween portraits.
🎃💀 Shocking Skeletons – Halloween Inspired Group Shoot 💀🎃
Join us on Saturday, 4th October 2025, for a spine-chilling Halloween-themed group shoot! Expect eerie lighting, haunting skeleton aesthetics, and a dramatic atmosphere perfect for capturing striking gothic portraits.
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📅 Date: 4th October 2025
⏰ Times: 11AM–2PM & 3PM–6PM
💰 Price: £160
🩸🔪 Saw-Inspired Halloween Group Photoshoot 🔪🩸
Enter the world of twisted horror with our Saw-inspired group shoot on Sunday, 5th October 2025. Expect eerie lighting, sinister setups, and spine-chilling details to create truly terrifying images. Do you dare to join us?
📅 Date: 5th October 2025
⏰ Times: 11AM–2PM & 3PM–6PM
💰 Price: £160