Capturing the Unique - Where silence wears a thousand faces

Mannakin Hall, tucked away in the quiet Lincolnshire countryside is one of the strangest, most photogenic sanctuaries in the UK. The final resting place for thousands of retired mannequins. They are elegant, ambiguous, eerie, oddly welcoming, and some appear to have seen things they will never speak of again. But all are waiting for a photographer’s imagination to bring them to life.

This session will be led by Steven Williams, an experienced Mannakin Hall photographer (see his images in the photo section below). Steven says, “Mannakin Hall is not a theme park; it is a working space. It is up to us, as creatives, to make the most of the venue and our time there.”
So whether you’re a portrait or conceptual photographer or just someone who wants to shoot the unusual, you will love what you come away with.

ENTRY FEE IS INCLUCED IN THE PRICE

EXERCISES

• We will have a set of exercises to help you focus and get the absolute best of today
• Feel free to bring any props you might like to use to build a unique portfolio, a selection of hats, scarves, sunglasses, and hand/shoulder bags, etc
• Mannakin Hall is not a studio type environment; it is a workspace to house, repair, restore, hire and sell obsolete mannequins

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Camera settings/Exposure
• Creative composition

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• PayPal via RSVP
• The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend
• Send £50 via PayPal to **creativebeansproductions@gmail.com** with no extra fee.
• Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list.

EQUIPMENT

• Any camera
• Kit lens, 24-70 or similar
• 70-200 for details

OTHER ESSENTIALS

• Dress warmly and appropriately for the weather
• Bring a fun and experimental attitude!

TRAVEL

• We may be able to car share, please text Alex whether you will be driving or taking the train and from where
• In this case we will be leaving Central London by 1000hrs

CONTACT

• Alex 07956 264049

VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
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Photo ©Mannikan Hall
Other photos ©Steven Williams