SoA Author Photos Day – Birmingham
24 April @ 10:00 - 16:00 BST
£40.00 – £60.00
SoA members are offered the chance to have a professional author photo taken by photographer Paul Stringer for a fraction of the usual cost. The usual price for professional headshots is around £200 or considerably more for a longer studio session.
Come and update your headshot in Birmingham – this is offered at a discounted price of £40 for SoA members and £60 for non-members on a first come, first served basis to members.
With grateful thanks to Writing West Midlands for the use of their office space.
What do you get?
- You’ll be given a 10-minute slot.
- Basic light retouching included (general lightening, darkening, crop and portrait softening as needed) to your chosen photo.
Need to know
- Licence for usage. Your photo can be used across your social media channels, websites, press and PR.
- The licence does not include usage for above the line advertising or book jackets – please contact Paul Stringer for permission.
Getting to Zellig
Participants should make their way to Zellig’s Reception (access from car park, or from Gibb Street), and you will be collected in time for your slot. Please note, Zellig is the building nearest to Digbeth High Street, and is not the Custard Factory’s reception.
- Venue address: Studio 130, Zellig, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AT
- Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Bordesley
- Nearest bus stops: Birchall St, Barford St, Digbeth, Oxford St
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- Parking: Zellig have a car park on the corner of Floodgate Street and Digbeth High Street. It takes card payments, but other nearby car parking is also available. Zellig is also a short walk from New Street and Moor Street Station and Digbeth Coach Station.
Photographer
Paul Stringer
Paul Stringer is a Birmingham-based photographer and filmmaker whose work is rooted in documentary storytelling. He seeks out authenticity, intimacy, and human connection, approaching each project with care and a commitment to telling real stories. He works across the UK and internationally, bringing the same thoughtful approach to every assignment.
Website: www.paulstringer.co.uk | Instagram: @thepaulstringer
Accessibility
- You can access Zellig step-free either from Gibb Street or the Zellig car park. Additionally, there is a lift up to the first floor of Zellig and a wheelchair accessible toilet is also available.
- If you require BSL interpretation to take part in this event, please email events@societyofauthors.org.
- If you have any other accessibility needs, please email events@societyofauthors.org
Feeling unwell?
We recommend the following:
- Staying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms
- Washing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face
- Applying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)
- We advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so
Book your author photo slot
£40 for SoA Members
£60 for Non-Members
Once we have received your booking, a Calendly link will be manually sent for you to confirm your slot. Slots are between 10am and 4pm on Friday 24 April.
Booking
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