The Wedding Workshop

PORTFOLIO BUILDER MODEL SHOOT

LEARN A CLASSIC EDITORIAL STYLE

SECOND SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES

course leader - david paul b.a. (Hons) P.G.C.E

 

Due To Unprecedented

Demand - New Date Added

Sunday 12th July 2026

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel Chester

★★★★

Beginner & Intermediate

Max 10 Students | 8 Sold

09.30 - 15.30 | £295

Selling Out Fast!

 

Turn Your Camera into a Business:


  • Master your camera Confidently capture magazine quality photos
  • Build a portfolio that sells Shoot in a Japanese Garden and luxury hotel to attract premium clients
  • Direct couples with ease Create natural, professional portraits every time
  • Streamline editing Efficient culling and workflow for fast, professional results
  • Expert coaching all day Gain hands-on guidance from David & Claire
  • Proven business blueprint Attract, engage, and convert enquiries into bookings
  • Apply your skills in real weddings Optional Second Shooter Day for live, career-building experience

Photos above taken by student Petru Maxian

 

09.30-15.30

Workshop Outline


  • 09:30 Welcome. Camera Settings & Composition
  • 10:30 Coffee Break with Biscuits
  • 10:45 Wedding Workflow | Q & A Session
  • 12:00 Lunch | Networking Opportunities
  • 12:30 Model Shoot in Japanese Garden
  • 14:00 Coffee Break with Cake
  • 14:15 Business Foundations & Marketing | Second Shooter Day
  • 15:30 Finish  

 

"★★★★★ A brilliant wedding photography course. David was refreshingly grounded and made it feel do-able from my perspective as a newbie to the industry. "



Hannah Dennis | 2026 student

Get to Know Your Tutors | David & Claire


  • David B.A. (Hons) P.G.C.E. Qualified teacher with 20 years of wedding photography experience. Guides you through every system for structured, effective learning
  • Claire B.A. (Hons) Principal model and course tutor. Leads the model shoot, giving you hands-on practice directing couples and capturing natural portraits
  • Expert Guidance Coaching and feedback to build confidence and professional skills

 

What You'll Learn - The Four Pillars

 

Pillar 1: Portfolio & Photography Skills


  • Capture portfolio-worthy images in a Japanese Garden and luxury hotel
  • Master simple camera settings that work in any light
  • Learn editorial posing to create confident, natural portraits

Pillar 2: Wedding Day Workflow & Direction


  • Know exactly what to shoot at each stage of a wedding
  • Direct couples with ease for professional, natural-looking images
  • Gain the calm, decisive mindset needed on the wedding day

Pillar 3: Business Foundations


  • Turn your photography into a profitable career
  • Attract and convert clients with a proven booking system
  • Streamline workflow, pricing, and contracts for efficiency and security

 

after the workshop

Pillar 4: Second Shooter Day

  • Apply workshop skills at a real luxury wedding
  • Capture images for your portfolio under professional guidance
  • Experience the workflow of a live wedding day first hand
  • One student per wedding guaranteed.
  • Optional chargeable at £295 per wedding

 

Shoot, Learn, and Create in a Japanese Garden Oasis



Create a High-End Portfolio in a Luxury Setting: The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa and its stunning Japanese Garden will give you editorial-quality images that attract premium wedding clients from day one.

Direct Couples with Confidence


David and Claire teach a simple method to help you guide couples with confidence, stay calm on the wedding day, and capture natural, professional-looking portraits.


"★★★★★ It was so valuable to get direct guidance from someone with David’s level of experience. He offered clear, practical advice and answered all my niggling questions!"



Faye Bonnell | 2026 student