creative play days
PLANES & PINUPS
STYLED SHOOT DAYS
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
ARE YOU A PHOTOGRAPHER IN NEED OF A LITTLE CREATIVE PLAY TIME? JOIN ME FOR
A 1940S INSPIRED STYLED SHOOT DAY AND ADD SOME GLAMOUR TO YOUR PORTFOLIO AT
Planes & Pinups: The Mosquito
with renowned boudoir photographer Tigz Rice
next session
Monday 29th September 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 in the main hangar at de Havilland Aircraft Museum – where the iconic Mosquito was conceived and the prototype built – we’ll spend either the morning or afternoon together in the presence of 3 incredible aircraft, including the original Mosquito prototype, with a supporting cast of two professional pinup models in period-accurate styling.
One particular outfit that will feature is a modern reproduction of this ‘Kestos’ style bra and tap pants made from an upcycled silk crêpe ‘Escape’ map of Italy, belonging to Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma and third cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. The silk maps used to make this ensemble were gifted by her RAF serving sweetheart and refashioned into lingerie by her seamstress.
The aim of a styled shoot is to encourage playfulness and creativity in your photography, with less focus on teaching in favour of providing more opportunities to explore your own chosen narrative throughout the session. In small groups, you will each take turns to step into the role of lead photographer, where you will direct your own scenes, poses and lighting.
Perfect for both the professional and hobbyist photographer alike, expect less set poses and tuition, and more gently-guided freedom of expression – although I will be on hand to offer professional advice, suggest camera settings and support your journey as much as you need.
behind the scenes on
YOUR STYLED SHOOT EXPERIENCE
meet your
PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR
Combining luxury editorial photography with her signature style of retouching, Tigz Rice has been helping others level up their digital visibility since 2009, creating beautiful boudoir and personal branding images that perfectly portray their unique personality, style and values.
Consistently pushing creative boundaries wherever possible, Tigz focuses on fearless femme strength and loves to challenge the male gaze in both her private and commercial photography. 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.
find out more
next session
Monday 14th October 2024
10:00 – 13:00 OR 14:00 – 17:00
DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM, SALISBURY HALL, LONDON COLNEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL2 1BU
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what to expect from
YOUR STYLED SHOOT EXPERIENCE
LEVEL UP YOUR POSING SKILLS WITH EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL MODELS IN PERIOD ACCURATE PINUP LINGERIE
WHO WILL BE POSING WITH THE DE HAVILLAND DH98 MOSQUITO PROTOTYPE
WITH 2.5 HOURS OF SHOOT TIME TO CREATE PORTFOLIO-WORTHY CONTENT
IN SMALL GROUPS (MAX 3), SO YOU HAVE QUALITY TIME TO WORK WITH THE MODELS
SUPPORTED WITH EXPERT KNOWLEDGE & GUIDANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER TIGZ RICE
PLUS THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND MAKE INDUSTRY CONTACTS WITH LIKE-MINDED PHOTOGRAPHERS
let’s talk about
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 PLANES & PINUPS: MOSQUITO
£295
Planes & Pinups: The Mosquito is a fully interactive portfolio-building styled shoot day, designed to help you build confidence as a photographer, level up your directing skills and fine-tune your creative storytelling, 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.
3 Hours of Photography Time
Costumes, Models & Location Provided
Non-Commercial Portfolio Usage
book now
ATTENDANCE + PORTFOLIO REVIEW
£495
You’ve attended Planes & Pinups: The Mosquito 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 Planes & Pinups
1 x 60 Minute 1-2-1 Online Portfolio Review (worth £300) with Tigz Rice 2-3 weeks after the event
book now
planes and pinups
IMAGE GALLERY
frequently asked
QUESTIONS
CAN I BUY THIS AS A GIFT?
Absolutely, you thoughtful human! If you know someone who loves all things photography, pinups and the de Havilland Mosquito, 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?
Planes & Pinups: The Mosquito is a creative play day, 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 vintage aircraft museum in the presence of the original DH98 Mosquito prototype, 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 6 per half-day workshop, split into two groups of 3 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.
Continuous lighting equipment will be made available for your usage. You will also have the opportunity to shoot with available light if that’s more your style. To protect the planes from light damage, there must be no flash photography during the event. If you have a pop-up flash on your camera, please make sure it is disabled before the start of the day.
TALK TO ME ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY
All of the main display buildings at de Havilland Aircraft Museum are wheelchair accessible. Blue Badge parking is available. The nearest disabled toilet is located just down the hall from the main photoshoot area. If you are differently abled and require more information, please feel free to email Tigz for more information.
TALK TO ME ABOUT IMAGE RIGHTS
behind the scenes on
YOUR STYLED SHOOT EXPERIENCE
A sneak peek of what you can expect during your attendance at Pinups & Planes: The Mosquito
let’s talk about
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 PLANES & PINUPS: MOSQUITO
£295
Planes & Pinups: The Mosquito is a fully interactive portfolio-building styled shoot day, designed to help you build confidence as a photographer, level up your directing skills and fine-tune your creative storytelling, 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.
3 Hours of Photography Time
Costumes, Models & Location Provided
Non-Commercial Portfolio Usage
book now
ATTENDANCE + PORTFOLIO REVIEW
£495
You’ve attended Planes & Pinups: The Mosquito 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 Planes & Pinups
1 x 60 Minute 1-2-1 Online Portfolio Review (worth £300) with Tigz Rice 2-3 weeks after the event
book now
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!