FabSwingers.com forum: Photoshoot locations

By *heirry84 OP Man
over a year ago

Midlands

Hey All,

Just looking for advice for locations to do photoshoots in South Wales. I'm a photographer who is building a portfolio in editorial and fashion as I have recently purchased some non-speedlite portable flash and they're fantastic. I'm looking for eerie forests, areas where heat inversions are present, abandoned buildings, lakes, beautiful plains and floral areas for shoots in spring. I'm looking for stylized images where clothing is the focus but as I do quite a lot of manipulation location is important. I have one model lined up but she is a city girl so could always use some local advice as I'm new-ish to the area. Also, if you're an aspiring model who has a big diverse wardrobe, hit me up. Anyone that may have done a shoot in the area, model or photographer, I would love to pick your brains.

Thanks in advance

By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Are you close to the area where Bron-Yr-Aur is situated? It has an interesting history as that is where some of Led Zeppelin stayed for inspiration. It's still there.

By *heirry84 OP Man
over a year ago

Midlands

"Are you close to the area where Bron-Yr-Aur is situated? It has an interesting history as that is where some of Led Zeppelin stayed for inspiration. It's still there."

Yeah I've heard of this place. Will have to check if you're allowed in or whether there's a way in. Red dress manor was also recommended to me but think that it's been sold now. Prob been done to death but the history of buildings like these makes a narrative for you

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cwmcarn Scenic Drive has a vast forestry area, a lot of cut down diseased trees make it a bit eerie, especially at night time. Lots of variety of plants, fungis, there's also a river and a reservoir there.

By *heirry84 OP Man
over a year ago

Midlands

"Cwmcarn Scenic Drive has a vast forestry area, a lot of cut down diseased trees make it a bit eerie, especially at night time. Lots of variety of plants, fungis, there's also a river and a reservoir there."

Aww thanks very much! Under an hour from me as well so will be checking it out