A Sunday Morning with Five Models

Nov 9

Portraits and Fashion in a London Studio

This was an event by Allure Events, run by Ella and Joe.
Ella is also a model, and she was friendly and fun, which sets the tone for the whole group

I hadn’t been to one of their events before, and it’s always good to meet new people and visit new studios, so I was really looking forward to this

The Format

The format was simple and well thought out: a two-hour session at a London studio, with five photographers and five models. Each model had two outfits, and there were five different sets to rotate through. That’s plenty of variety in a short window, and it meant everyone got a good mix of looks, backdrops and styles

The studio itself was a great location. It was a lovely space to work in, with enough variety across the sets to keep things interesting

The Models

The models were fantastic. Each one brought something different to their outfits and poses, and they were professional, creative and wonderfully easy to work with. Everyone was very friendly, which makes such a difference to a shoot. When models are relaxed and having fun, it shows in the images

Gear and Approach

I worked mainly with my Nikon 135mm Plena. Space was tight in the studio with five photographers sharing the sets, so a long lens was a bit of a challenge at times. But the Plena’s beautiful subject separation and creamy background rendering made it worth the effort, especially for portraits. A little patience, some careful positioning and a bit of give-and-take with the other photographers made it work.

I focused on a mix of portraits and fashion, using the different outfits and sets to build a varied set of images. Having two looks per model gave me the chance to explore both a more classic portrait style and something more editorial.

There was a continuous light which I grabbed before others could get hold of it!.
This was really handy for softening shadows and balancing the natural window light

Final Thoughts

It was a great experience from start to finish: a friendly group, talented models, a good studio and lovely organisers. If you’re a photographer or a model looking for a relaxed, well-run event in London, I’d highly recommend keeping an eye on Allure Events. I’ll definitely be back for another one.