your
experience at the edge
Parking
Your
experience at the edge starts here |

to
find us look at our maps

There
is a free car-park right outside the entrance to our studio in the
Middle Mill, Darley Abbey, Derby. No need to worry about traffic
jams or parking tickets! If you would like help with carrying anything,
please ring us from the carpark, we will be with you straightaway. |
Arriving
Relax
and enjoy complimentary drinks, juices or maybe some wine, and chocolates
in our reception area. Take in the views over Derbyshire, in the
day time, or be entranced by the magical atmosphere of nighttime
in the mill. |
Makeup
and styling

Have
fun experimenting with the different styles as our make-up artist
applies make-up, hair styling and accessories in our Hollywood style
make-up area. |

for
more details, look at the styling page

Model
briefing
Now
you'll be rearing to get started, and we'll help at the beginning
with a short briefing of how to appear in front of the camera, with
hints and tips about successful posing techniques that will take
you confidently through the shoot and will hold you in good stead
whenever you 're in front of the lens! |
Photography
So
let's go! Stun the world! Do your shoot while we use using the latest
digital equipment and lighting which gives you the best experience.

Explore
the character of the mill, with its original sash windows, stone
floor, and patched walls to create an atmosphere of urban cool.

or
use the white wall background for a clean contemporary look. Try
coloured backgrounds or a simple black backgrounds for a classical
look.

Have
fun experimenting with different images, as you change outfits and
our stylist creates new looks with make-up, hair and accessories
throughout the shoot.

Have
the wind machine blow and lift your hair for a fashion /pop-video
look:

Periodically
preview the pictures during the shoot as they are flashed onto the
latest technology flat screen digital television:

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Viewing
Return
about a week later to view your pictures, on the large screen in
a purpose-designed theatre area.

Become
actively involved in the design style of your unique work of art.
You can keep it natural,

or
together we can explore the 'fashion' feel of the mill, or we can
develop alternative graphic styles.


Have
a real say in your image
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Prints
Then
decide which images you'd like framed or printed into stunning prints
up to A2 size. You can choose to have your images put into a modeling
portfolio, have them framed or unmounted so you can frame them yourself.
Or,
you could ask us to prepare a stunning canvas print for you.
We
have samples at the mill for you to see. |
we'll
give your image the edge

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