The Wedding Workshop
A PROVEN BUSINESS BLUEPRINT
PORTFOLIO BUILDER MODEL SHOOT
course leader - david paul b.a. (Hons) P.G.C.E
Sunday 20th September 2026
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel Chester
★★★★★
Beginner & Intermediate
Max 10 Students
09.30 - 15.30 | £295
Get Paid To Do What You Love
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
- Join us at a luxury wedding Optional Second Shooter Day post workshop
Workshop photos 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 Paul 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 Melissa 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 high end 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.
