Wednesday 8 October , 10:00am – 1:00pm   The Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, NE46 3LT

Want to create stunning, professional content to promote your business – but don’t know where to start? Join our expert-led workshop focused on photography and video content creation, delivered by two leading creatives in the North East. This hands-on, practical session is designed to help small businesses, hospitality venues, makers, charities and social enterprises boost their brand using high-quality visuals.

What to expect:

This 3-hour workshop will be delivered by:

  • Sue Todd – Food, drink & hospitality photography expert
  • Tim Goodill – Award-winning videographer, content producer and founder of Cassini Films

Together they’ll walk you through how to:
– Tell your brand story through compelling visual content
– Understand what makes a strong visual narrative — using emotion, tone and authenticity
– Use professional styling, props and lighting techniques to capture stand-out images
– Get the most from your mobile photography — including and budget-friendly tips
– Plan and film simple but effective video content, even if you’re camera-shy
– Build confidence on camera and present yourself clearly and naturally
– Choose equipment, backdrops, and tools that work for your budget
– Organise and store your content and fix common technical challenges
– Know what to post, where and when — and how to make your visuals work for your marketing

Whether you’re promoting a new product, creating your first social media campaign or need to bring your brand to life, this session will give you the inspiration and tools to do it with impact. This is a friendly and informal session with ample time for questions, sharing ideas, and networking.

Refreshments provided

This event is funded by North East Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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The North of Tyne Combined Authority is a partnership of three local authorities: Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, and Northumberland County Council and the North of Tyne Elected Mayor. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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