The BIG Dog’s Christmas Image Experience

Shoot the Magic. Learn the Mastery. Be Part of the Legend.

For over a decade, Team McGillicuddy’s annual Christmas Image has been a much-anticipated tradition – a visual spectacle that photographers across the UK wait to see every year.

But this year, for the first time ever, you won’t just see the finished masterpiece – you’ll be there when it’s created.

Join Damian “The BIG Dog” McGillicuddy – the only photographer to hold a Fellowship in Photographic Training, Olympus Principal Photographer following David Bailey, and 19-time Photographer of the Year – for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime full-day Christmas shoot-along seminar.

What You’ll Experience

This immersive, hands-on workshop will take you behind the scenes of Damian’s creative process, from concept to capture.

Here’s what’s in store:

Concept to Creation: Watch Damian’s thought process as he builds this year’s festive concept from scratch.
Set Build & Styling: See how professional sets are designed and constructed for impact, depth, and storytelling.
Lighting Logic: Learn the why behind every modifier and light ratio – not just what to use, but how to think like a master.
Posing & Expression: Discover how to direct talent with ease to achieve natural, emotionally powerful results.
Shoot It Yourself: Capture your own version of the McGillicuddy Christmas masterpiece under Damian’s guidance.
Insider Tips & Trade Secrets: The kind of knowledge only decades of world-class experience can reveal.

Limited to Only 10 Delegates

This isn’t a demo – it’s a hands-on creative collaboration with one of the UK’s most decorated photographers.

Places are strictly limited to 10, ensuring plenty of personal attention and time behind the camera.

Thanks to the support of The Society of Photographers, this unique experience is subsidised to just £99 (normally £249+).

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 7th December
Location: McGillicuddy Studio – Phoenix House, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0NL
Time: 10am – 4pm

Don’t Miss Out

These seats will sell out faster than mince pies disappear at the office Christmas party!
Be part of this year’s festive creation – and witness how intent, light, and magic come together to make photographic art.

Reserve Your Place Now – Only 10 Available!