Course Highlights

Part One - The Shoot (3 hours, on location) From 3-6pm

During this hands-on session, we’ll dive into the unique requirements of shooting fashion. You’ll learn:

Planning and structure

• How I prepare for a fashion shoot (timing, flow, and expectations from clients/brands).

• Understanding the variety of images often required — full looks, details, movement shots, and variety in poses.

• Balancing creativity with commercial needs.

Making clothing look its best

• How to work with different types of garments so they sit well in-camera.

• Spotting and correcting small details before they become distractions (creases, movement, fit).

• Techniques for working with patterns, textures, and colour palettes to make each piece stand out.

Directing models

• Where and how to place your subject so the clothing is the hero.

• Movement and posing techniques that showcase garments naturally.

• Creative direction to help models bring energy while keeping the focus on the clothes.

On-set considerations

• Working with natural backdrops — blending or contrasting with fabrics.

• Managing colour accuracy and exposure in varying outdoor conditions.

• Building a set of images that feels consistent, polished, and ready for a client.

Part Two - The Edit (3 hours) From 10am-1pm

Editing is where fashion photography comes together, and this session will give you a clear, professional workflow. Together, we’ll cover:

Capture One foundations (with my partner James, professional photographer & digital technician)

• File management and industry-standard storage practices.

• Setting up sessions/catalogues for efficiency.

• Export settings and delivery standards used in fashion and e-commerce.

Collaborative editing session (with me)

• Reviewing and selecting images from our shoot - how to cull efficiently and choose the strongest edits.

• Colour grading to create a consistent, timeless look.

• Garment colour management: ensuring fabrics and tones are true to life.

• Building a smooth editing workflow that saves time while meeting professional standards.

• Finalising the collection so it feels cohesive and client-ready.

Open discussion

• Tips, advice, and industry insights from years of experience.

• Space for your questions, whether about photography, working with clients, or building your fashion portfolio.

We’ll cover the basics of Capture One, the industry-standard software for fashion photographers. You’re welcome to use Lightroom - the principles we teach apply to both.