Dates:
Planning for the next event is already underway. To register your interest in attending the next Heart of Portraiture event email us here, and we'll contact you as soon as more details are available. Expect the venue, schedule and talks etc. to differ from that stated below.

Overview

A sensational one-off 3 day training event with 4 of the finest tutors and photographic artists in the business.

Come with us on a journey of discovery, learn career-defining skills, meet like-minded professionals and capture photographs and memories to cherish forever. 

A picture is worth a thousand words

This unique training event has been months in the making and combines the expertise and experience of three of the country's leading portrait photographers and a master of post-production editing. Join them for 3 full days of training followed by evening talks. This event is for anyone wishing to create fine art portraiture for pleasure or for profit.

The event is open to 18 delegates, split into three groups of 6. Delegates can pick any 3 out of the 4 masterclasses. The groups will rotate over the 3 days spending one full day with each chosen tutor. All three groups will then meet for dinner and attend the evening talks together.

Unlock a higher level of craft ability by gaining mastery of light, and composition in your photography. Marry these new skills with a better understanding of how to capture soul in an image.

"The art portrait draws the viewer in, it speaks a language that is fun to decode and stimulates the imagination." - Damien Lovegrove

Read on for a taster of each tutor's training masterclass…

'Shooting Art Portraits with Continuous Light'
by Damien Lovegrove

Concept: Taking portraiture to the next level, knocking on the door of fine art is Damien’s aim for this unique workshop. Expect a calm shooting experience with the emphasis on feminine beauty and masterful light. Expect electric pictures full of life, vitality and beauty created with continuous light.
Gallery of Damien's work

'Fine Art Nude Photography'
by Tamara Peel

Concept: A pictorial, beautiful, homage to fine art through the ages using natural light. Pure positive energy sprinkled with creativity and the art of taking beautiful imagery of the human form.
Gallery of Tamara's work

'The Art of Shooting the Story'
by Jo De Banzie

Concept: Learn how to raise your game from shooting children’s portraiture to shooting high end fine art children’s portraiture worth many times the fee. Learn the value of a signature style and take on board the elements needed to create your own fine art concepts for the discerning client.
Gallery of Jo's work

'Digital Art Post Production'
by Marko Nurminen

Concept: Transform your images into timeless pieces of art. Marko will show you how to breathe life into your pictures using simple, repeatable techniques creating beautiful looks for your portfolio.
Gallery of Marko's editing work

Evening Talks:

The three days of training workshops are complemented by three evening talks by the professional tutors. This will aim to give you an insight into what inspires and drives their passion for photography.

Tuesday 7th:
20.30 - 22.00 - Talk by Damien: Seeing The Light.
Wednesday 8th:
20.00 - 21.00 - Talk by Tamara: My Life in Pictures.
21.15 - 22.00 Talk by Jo: Client Picture Collections.

Venue:

All three days will be held at:
Maunsel House, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BU
Click here for a map and directions.

A list of recommended accommodation is available on our downloadable PDF.

Workshop prices and what's included?

OPTION A: All three shooting workshops (including lunch, evening dinners and talks) - £990 (plus VAT)

OPTION B: Your choice of two shooting workshops plus Marko's Digital Art Post Production seminar (including lunch, evening dinners and talks) - £950 (plus VAT)

For this price you will get to attend three full days of training at Maunsel House with refreshments and home-made buffet lunches provided. In the evening you will get a chance to catch up with the other delegates for an evening meal. Two days will finish with inspirational talks from the tutors to discover what really makes them tick.

Prices do not include accommodation.

Single day places

Perhaps you'd like to attend just one of these masterclasses. We are offering all three days individually.

Single day shooting workshop places - £375 (plus VAT)
(includes lunch but without dinner or evening talk)

Single day, Marko's Digital Art Post Production seminar - £335 (plus VAT)
(includes lunch but without dinner or evening talk)

These single day places are now available to book:

Shooting Art Portraits with Continuous Light
with Damien Lovegrove - click here for details.

Child Portraiture - Shooting the Story
with Jo de Banzie - click here for details.

Fine Art Nude Photography
with Tamara Peel - click here for details.

Download PDF  

Download and print out our PDF document here for more information about the tutors, the masterclasses, the talks and the schedule.