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SUMMARY:SoA Author Photos Day - Birmingham
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome 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. \nWith grateful thanks to Writing West Midlands for the use of their office space. \n  \nWhat do you get?\n\nYou’ll be given a 10-minute slot.\nBasic light retouching included (general lightening\, darkening\, crop and portrait softening as needed) to your chosen photo.\n\n  \nNeed to know\n\nLicence for usage. Your photo can be used across your social media channels\, websites\, press and PR.\nThe licence does not include usage for above the line advertising or book jackets – please contact Paul Stringer for permission.\n\n  \nGetting to Zellig\nParticipants 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. \n\nVenue address: Studio 130\, Zellig\, Gibb Street\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT\nNearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street\, Birmingham New Street\, Bordesley\nNearest bus stops: Birchall St\, Barford St\, Digbeth\, Oxford St\nClick for Map \nZellig Car Park: on the corner of Floodgate Street and Digbeth High Street\, Zellig\, High Street Deritend\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT. NB: there are some reports online of issues with the company running the Zellig car park. You may wish to consider these alternatives:\nNorth Yard Car Park which is off Gibb Street\, accessible from Heath Mill Lane (319 Gibb Street\, Digbeth\, Birmingham\, B9 4AU\,\nTrinity Street Car Park address: 29 Heath Mill Ln\, Deritend\, Birmingham B9 4AL\nThere are some metered spaces on Floodgate Street\, and another car park Digbeth Court 162 High Street\, Deritend\, Birmingham B12 0LD.\n\n  \nPhotographer\nPaul Stringer\nPaul 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. \nWebsite: www.paulstringer.co.uk | Instagram: @thepaulstringer \n  \nAccessibility\n\nYou 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.\nIf you require BSL interpretation to take part in this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org.\nIf you have any other accessibility needs\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nFeeling unwell?\nWe recommend the following: \n\nStaying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms\nWashing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face\nApplying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)\nWe advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so\n\n  \nBook your author photo slot\n£40 for SoA Members \n£60 for Non-Members \nOnce 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.  \n  \nBooking\nPlease read our event booking Terms and Conditions \nEvent terms and conditions
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-author-photos-day-birmingham/
LOCATION:Studio 130\, Zellig\, Gibb Street\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT
CATEGORIES:SoA in Person,West Midands
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