Residency of the North Two Day Photography Masterclass Retreat – What to Expect

Your Photography Masterclass.
After the success of last year’s two-day Photography Masterclass retreat in County Durham, the team at Digitalab are proud to announce the 2nd Residency of the North for July 2019.

We have created a unique two-day retreat featuring some of the biggest names in the photographic industry. Feedback from last years event has been truly inspirational, and we wanted to deliver an even better event this year. See some of the fantastic feedback below.

Tickets include six masterclass sessions from which you can choose, including our ice-breaking welcome party on the night of the 1st setting the scene for your relaxing yet educational retreat. Class sizes are small and intimate, so you get the most from each session. Therefore places are limited, so book early. Your food is provided during the event which means you can chat, drink and dine with your fellow photographers and your masterclass speakers.

“What DIDN’T I love?
Mostly it was the time away from daily distractions to dedicate towards myself…
An amazing price for SIX masterclasses over an efficient 2 days, including food…
A custom learning experience in a friendly intimate atmosphere…
Personally meeting tog legends that you only aspire to one day emulate, giving you hands-on advice…
And Gin…”
Masterclass attendee – Kelly Rabie

Inspirational Speakers

Once more Digitalab has brought together the very best educational and inspirational Photographic speakers and influencers in the country to provide a series of workshops, talks, shoot sessions and practical demos. Our Photography Masterclass aims to offer to you, professional photographers, a genuinely unique masterclass experience that will provide you with all the tools you need to both improve your photography and your business.

Our speaker line-up:

• Gary Hill – Fine Art Portraiture. Posing 101. The Art of Dance.
• Karah Mew – Power of the Personal.
• Sharon Wallis – Identifying Your Style. Newborns. Putting Your Colour Palettes into Practice.
• Nina Mace – Bespoke Business and Marketing for Photographers.
• Panikos Hajistilly – But I’ve only got Speedlights! Quick, Easy and Stunning Photoshop Techniques.
• Lisa McCormick – Creating Stunning Outdoor Portraits. Editing for Beautiful Outdoor Portraiture.
• Kevin Pengelly – Qualifications 101 and How they can Boost Your Business. Mentoring Masterclass – Panels, IOM and Print Comps.
• Andy Smith-Dane – Untangling the Web. Effective Landing Page for Photographers.

Take a look at our outstanding speaker line-up. Each with their specialities and personal insight, world-class experience and inspiration. Our Speakers.

“I enjoyed everything about the residency. Being able to make my training package fit my needs by choosing from brilliant trainers. The setting is stunning and we were really looked after by the Digitalab team. The food was also amazing! It was so nice to be surrounded by other photographers and get to ‘talk shop’ as well as let your hair down and relax afterwards.”
Masterclass attendee – Heidi Haywood

Stunning Venue

As well as inspirational speakers, be inspired by the beautiful rolling hills of County Durham. The perfect retreat location to help you focus on improving and developing your photography skills and business. The ideal learning environment, distraction-free, quiet and welcoming. You can select from a range of accommodation options from a boutique hideaway to stylish luxury hotels. We have a full list of accommodation options here.

Book your photography masterclass retreat

Tickets are only £495.00 inc VAT and include SIX masterclass photography sessions of your choice over the two days, welcome party on the night of the 1st, breakfast and lunch on the 2nd and 3rd and a 3-course meal on the evening of the 2nd. Secure your place at this years’s residency.

What happens on each day

Find out what to expect on each day of your masterclass retreat. View our schedule for a breakdown of how each day and night has been meticulously planned for maximum education and enjoyment.

“Had a fantastic time last year learning from the likes of Kevin Mullins, Gary Hill, Nina Mace, Liam Shaw and Dominique Shaw from York Place Studios. Well catered for both professional and amateur photographers alike. The venue is fantastic and has shot several weddings there myself and one of my daughters was married there the year before (so it must be good). Last but not least, you have the wonderful staff from Digitalab hosting the event. Enjoy this year’s event, soak up all that knowledge, then go out and shoot.”
Masterclass attendee – Colin Sutcliffe

Book your photography masterclass retreat

Tickets are only £495.00 inc VAT and include SIX masterclass photography sessions of your choice over the two days, welcome party on the night of the 1st, breakfast and lunch on the 2nd and 3rd and a 3-course meal on the evening of the 2nd. Tickets are limited. Secure your place at this years’s residency.