creative play days
LIVE BURLESQUE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
STYLED SHOOT DAYS
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
ARE YOU A PHOTOGRAPHER IN NEED OF A LITTLE CREATIVE PLAY TIME? JOIN ME FOR
A LIVE BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS AND ADD SOME GLAMOUR TO YOUR PORTFOLIO AT
LIVE BURLESQUE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
with renowned boudoir photographer Tigz Rice
I’LL SORT THE LOCATION, PERFORMERS, LIGHTING AND ACTS
ALL YOU NEED TO BRING IS YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR CREATIVITY
next session
Monday 17th November 2025
Join me for a fully interactive portfolio-building styled shoot day designed to help you build confidence as a photographer, level up your directing skills & elevate your storytelling, whilst indulging in some creative playtime.
Taking place at Underbelly Boulevard, the sister venue of Soho’s iconic Raymond Revue Bar, we’ll spend a relaxed afternoon together creating beautiful live burlesque photos for your portfolio, without the pressure of client deliverables, keeping up with the fast pace of a live cabaret show, or the physical restrictions of working around a paid audience and venue staff. You’ll have time between performances to review your work on the back of the camera, ask questions, and review your camera settings, to make sure you’re getting the very best from each performance.
We’ll be joined on the day by three professional burlesque performers, who will perform two acts each across a range of burlesque styles for maximum variety. There will also be the opportunity to take posed shots between performances. (The performer’s identities will be revealed on the day)
Perfect for both the professional and hobbyist photographer alike, the aim of this Live Burlesque Masterclass is to encourage playfulness and creativity in your photography, providing a relaxed, stress-free environment for you to thrive in. I will also be on hand to offer advice, suggest camera settings and support your journey as much as you need.
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MY BURLESQUE PORTFOLIO
meet your
PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR
With 15 years experience in the burlesque, theatre and cabaret industries, Tigz Rice has been helping performers level up their digital visibility since 2009, creating scroll stopping live event photography for clients all over the world.
In 2017 Tigz was voted the world’s leading female burlesque photographer in 21st Century Burlesque’s Burlesque Top 50. In 2021, Tigz was named as one of Digital Women’s Top 40 Digital Women To Watch, making the shortlist for Digital Woman of the Year. And in 2022, she was shortlisted for both Digital Women’s Digital Creator of the Year and the Women’s Champion Award.
She is also an award-winning author, with her book STRIP/TEASE – documenting a decade of work within the burlesque community – winning bronze in the IPPY Independent Publishing Awards.
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next session
Monday 17th November 2025
13:30 – 16:30
UNDERBELLY BOULEVARD, 6 WALKER’S COURT, SOHO, LONDON W1F 0BT
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what to expect from
YOUR STYLED SHOOT EXPERIENCE
LEVEL UP YOUR POSING SKILLS WITH EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL BURLESQUE PERFORMERS IN HIGH QUALITY COSTUMES
WHO WILL BE PERFORMING IN UNDERBELLY BOULEVARD'S STATE OF THE ART AUDITORIUM
WITH 2.5 HOURS OF SHOOT TIME TO CREATE PORTFOLIO-WORTHY CONTENT
WITH THE CHANCE TO CAPTURE 6 PERFORMANCES WITHOUT THE ADDED STRESS OF A LIVE AUDIENCE
SUPPORTED WITH EXPERT KNOWLEDGE & GUIDANCE FROM BURLESQUE PHOTOGRAPHER TIGZ RICE
PLUS THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND MAKE INDUSTRY CONTACTS WITH LIKE-MINDED PHOTOGRAPHERS
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YOUR INVESTMENT
Your investment will help you create a diverse portfolio, showcasing your full range of creative skills to future clients, without the stress or costs involved with producing your own styled shoot
ATTEND THE MASTERCLASS
£350
The Live Burlesque Masterclass is a fully interactive portfolio-building shoot day, designed to help you build confidence as a burlesque photographer, level up your event photography skills and fine-tune your photography skills, whilst indulging in a little creative playtime. With everything sorted for you, the only things you need to bring with you are your camera and an abundance of creativity.
2.5 Hours of Photography Time
Performers, Lighting & Location Provided
Non-Commercial Portfolio Usage
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ATTENDANCE + PORTFOLIO REVIEW
£550
You’ve attended the Boudoir & Burlesque Styled Shoot Day and taken lots of photos, but what happens next? Don’t let your images fester on a hard drive out of sight, If you’re the kind of human that will benefit from constructive professional feedback, or a little accountability to help make sure these photos find their way into your portfolio, book an online 1-2-1 portfolio review with Tigz Rice alongside your shoot.
Attendance to Boudoir & Burlesque
1 x 60 Minute 1-2-1 Online Portfolio Review (worth £300) with Tigz Rice 2-3 weeks after the event
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frequently asked
QUESTIONS
CAN I BUY THIS AS A GIFT?
Absolutely, you thoughtful human! If you know someone who loves all things photography, burlesque, boudoir and art deco, then this would make a perfect gift. You can leave me a note on the order telling me the recipient’s name, or email me the details so I know who’s coming on the day!
WHAT LEVEL DO I NEED TO BE AT?
The Boudoir & Burlesque Styled Shoot Day is a creative play dayfor photographers, designed to give you the freedom to explore your own creativity and experiment with images you wouldn’t normally get the opportunity to shoot in your day-to-day life. Although there will be no official teaching moments during our time in the art deco cocktail bar, Tigz Rice will be on hand throughout the event to offer technical advice on everything from posing and lighting to camera settings, making this event suitable for professional photographers and hobbyists alike.
HOW MANY ATTENDEES?
Attendees will be limited to a maximum of 4 per half-day workshop, split into two groups of 2 photographers with a model each to work with. There will also be opportunities to shoot both models in one scene, with each photographer having the opportunity to direct.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Your camera, memory cards and 1-2 lenses of your choosing. There are no right or wrong camera lenses – whatever you feel most comfortable shooting with is perfect. Though if you were to push me for an answer, I would suggest bringing something in the 35-50mm range to shoot wide and capture some of the architecture, plus something in the 70-135mm range for close-ups and portraiture.
Lighting equipment will be made available for your use. You will also have the opportunity to shoot with available light if that’s more your style.
TALK TO ME ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY
To access the iconic blue and gold bar, there is one very shallow step at the entrance. This floor is wheelchair friendly. To access the green tiki bar area (optional), you will need to be able to climb one flight of narrow stairs. This floor, unfortunately, is not wheelchair accessible. If you are differently abled and require more information, please feel free to email Tigz for more information.
TALK TO ME ABOUT IMAGE RIGHTS
To make our Creative Play Days as financially accessible as possible for photographers, videographers, illustrators and content creators of all levels, our entire creative team (including the models, designers, stylists, locations, organisers and Tigz herself) have agreed to be compensated at their non-commercial rates. Therefore, unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by Tigz Rice, any content created at our Creative Play Days must not be used for commercial gain in any form. In more simple terms, you cannot make a profit from the content you create at our Creative Play Days. This includes selling (licensing, stock imagery, product creation, book inclusion or on content sites) and publicising (press and PR) your content.
So what is allowed? As long as you are not receiving any form of financial gain (which includes gifted products and services in the form of an exchange), you can use any content you create at our Creative Play Days for personal use – including personal social media accounts, websites, blogs, vlogs and both print and digital portfolios. You may also include your images in portfolios for photography qualifications, including Licentiateship, Associateship and Fellowship – and we’d love to know if you pass! In return, all we ask is that the full creative team are credited each and every time, whether it be on a photo, video, BTS content, blog, vlog, Instagram Story, Reel… you get the idea. Share the love! A full list of the creative team will be provided to you on the day.
And what happened if you created something epic at our Creative Play Days and you REALLY want to use it for commercial purposes? Well, we are certainly open to having this discussion with you. Any commercial usage will need to be negotiated and agreed in writing by Tigz Rice as well as the model and the location. Please note that additional fees and/or royalties may apply.
public speaking
APPEARANCES
On Saturday 8th March at 2pm, I’ll be gracing The Photography Show’s Stage to deliver my Talk 'A Body Like Mine' as part of their International Women's Day celebrations.
Want to hear my talk? Professional photographers can register free of charge (subject to specific criteria) via their website. Not a professional photographer but still want to come? You can get 20% off standard adult entry tickets with code SPK25 (expires 14 March) See you there, gorgeous!
where to
FIND ME
Hertfordshire Empowerment Photographer
Personal Branding | Boudoir | Photography Education
+44 (0) 7846 567 925
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