WORKSHOP WITH DANI GEDDES PHOTOGRAPHY
11 YEARS OF MODEL
MINDS
Filmed by Layla-Mae & Zoe (Massive Thank You)
9AM - 5.30PM - Runway Training and Showcase, Two Themed Photoshoots & The Red Carpet
For Boys and Girls Ages 5-18 Years, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
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£125.00 Participation Fee
£25.00 Deposit to Confirm Sign Up Place
Remainder of fee Due April 13th 2025
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Participation of the Model Minds Workshop Day Experience
- Runway Training with Dani Geddes
- A Runway Show with Audience, Photographs of their stage walk and overall video of the show featuring all the models.
- 2 Themed Studio Photoshoots including 6 edited digital images from each themed session.
- A Red Carpet Walk including Photographs
- A Certificate of Participation
- A Medal of Participation
Additionally Paid Optionals
- Dress Hire for any part of the workshop experience day
- Custom Headpiece orders with Karens Kreations
- Hair and Makeup Services with Luxe by Lou or Becky
- Photo Competition winning future opportunities with Dani Geddes and associate industry professionals
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SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025
The Village Hotel Portsmouth
I created the workshop experience in 2014, When i began my career journey as a photographer I developed a day that would enable all children to come along and feel confidence growth, make friends and make ever lasting memories. My first workshop event hosted 15 children over the past 10 years it has grown in popularity and gained interest for those willing to try something a little different for the day.
I get asked all of the time, do you have to be a model to take part? what about being in agency? do you just take girls? ... no to all of those, I created this day for everybody. I tend to start the age of children participating at age 5 as the day is long and demanding physically, there is no restriction on gender and no experience on set if ever needed it is a day for learning, expressing and trying something new.
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I take so much pride in the unique concept of this day, I am proud to have continued this experience for 10 years and feel so happy to be asked when another is upcoming and how to join.
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MODEL MINDS IS A WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE DAY CREATED FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, GIRLS AND BOYS TO ENJOY A DAY ON SET FULL OF CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY.
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THE THEMES
RUNNING ORDER OF THE DAY:
9AM, Welcomes one parent and model to our day, Children come ready dressed in a plain white t shirt or blouse, blue jeans and white trainers.
Dani will introduce everybody to the day with a welcome talk and begin runway training with each group of children, they will have the chance to walk the runway, be shown how to move, pose and cover their spacial awareness. After their training experience children are released to parents to prepare for their runway walk in costume and hair and makeup.
Around 10.45AM we will begin the runway show, parents are seated to watch all the children walk the runway in their chosen outfit. This is filmed and photographed.
Following the show children are released to change and prepare for the second look which is our first photoshoot. Model groups will be called and parents can expect around an hour between each shoot for preparation and hair and makeup changes.
A small break then enables a change of set for the third look photoshoot, Model groups will be called and the process repeats on our second look shoot experience.
Once models have completed their shoot they are released to prepare for their final chapter of the day, the red carpet where we finalise the day with a celebration of all involved. Each model will be presented with a certificate of participation and a medal of participation by our team we then collect together for the awards presentation.
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PLEASE NOTE* Parents are required to bring styling/clothing for your child, if you seek help my additional option allows for rental of any garment from my studio wardrobe that must be reserved in a separate post that is linked in this group. You are also required to do your Childs hair and makeup look unless you reserve a spot with one of our team HAMU Artists, Louis, Becky or Asha. This is to be booked separately and directly with them.
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HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES
LOUISE - Hair and Makeup Services Contact: LDavies45@hotmail.co.uk
ASHA - Hair and Makeup Services Contact
ashakarmstrong@outlook.com
07951 761046
@makeup_byasha
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HEADPIECE CREATION
Additionally we have a creative genius at hand that makes incredible headpieces, Karen Williams has been producing options for headdresses and accessories for my models for years, if you require assistance from her services please contact her direct.
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KAREN - Bespoke Services Contact Karenannwilliams83@gmail.com
07958 771019
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LOOK 1: Wonderland (Catwalk Runway)
This is the Runway Walk, My vision for this theme is to be both quirky and high fashion with the link to Easter, Spring and the Characters of Alice in Wonderland. Make it as BIG and crazy as you wish or as simple and clean as you need.
LOOK 2: Retro Era (Photoshoot)
First of our photoshoots is inspired by Retro fashion and commercial influence. A layering of colours, patterns with key accessories and complimenting hair styles. Another theme that can be very creative and quirky or very simple like a catalogue it is your choice!
LOOK 3: In Bloom (Photoshoot)
The Artistic Inspiration of photoshoot focused on Vibrant Colours and Florals, the Background for this scene is included in the mood board. Lots of warm pinks, oranges, red tones to make an artistic approach to the season. Think big dresses, floral accents and beauty in the fashion concept. Another theme to be completely flexible on how simple or crazy creative you make this.
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​LOOK 4: The Red Carpet finalises our day with a celebration of every single child attending our day. Each presented with their certificate and medal of participation leading into the final additional Trophy Awards.
THE AWARDS
Every child is rewarded with a medal and certificate of participation at the Red Carpet closing our days activities. Additionally we choose to recognise those who have gone a little further by standing out in various ways during our different looks of the day. Assisted by a team of industry professionals and enthusiasts we collaboratively highlight children who work in ways that show unique ways throughout the experience. Creative concept, movement, hair/makeup, props and their own effort of personal direction is included in deciding between these additional awards.
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X5 BEST IN GROUP AWARDS
X1 BEST IN PHOTOSHOOT 1 THEME
X1 BEST IN PHOTOSHOOT 2 THEME
X3 BEST ON RUNWAY
X3 MOST CREATIVE
X3 MODEL RECOGNITION AWARD
X3 BEST RED CARPET FASHION
X3 BEST ON BLUE CARPET
We request one parent to one child participating at the event. You are responsible for your child for the entire day and will help them change between looks. Bring snacks and water. You can choose to stay at the host hotel to extend the experience. Facilities provided at the hotel include a coffee shop and restaurant area.
Model Minds does not accept any models without a payable deposit, places are reserved in this process and they fill fast, deposits are non-refundable as you are paying for a place on the day.
Final payments are made digitally on the day of the event or in cash in person at registration. £25.00 Deposit fee is the only requirement to sign up for the day and all remaining fees will be paid on the event weekend date. This includes any optional dress hire and photo contest entry.
We aim to keep active with discussion online our facebook group: Model Minds Workshops with the ability to answer any questions, communicate with any additional services you may need and access the sharing post to hire a dress if required. Please join us by clicking the link below.
500 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
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