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Shots & Giggles
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Shots & Giggles is the wedding photography conference you’ve been waiting for
this you?
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
You love your business and the epic couples you work with
but you want a better balance between weddings and family life
You love the idea of a pre season conference
You feel a bit stagnant
and want to fall back into love with your biz
You see others smashing it
You often feel overwhelmed
Shots & GIGGLES IS JUST THE TICKET
Shots & Giggles is a one day pre-season conference for wedding photographers.
A warm, relaxed and inviting feel and full of relatable and actionable content. Inspiration and info to get you to that balanced business – both profitable AND life friendly.
“Shots & Giggles was absolutely transformative! I went in feeling a little bit lost with my Photography business, and came out buzzing with confidence and creative ideas. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to level up their business in a super friendly and relaxed environment.”
Why is Shots & Giggles different?
We won’t try and tell you that you can only say you’ve ‘made it’ if you spend days away from your family at destination weddings.
We don’t think you have to target luxury, super high end weddings to create a sustainable and kick ass business, in fact we know you don’t.
We also don’t believe that you HAVE to be VAT registered or running a 6 figure business to be successful.
We both have healthy, thriving businesses which we’ve built in our local markets in beautiful barns, marquees and country house venues, without a destination wedding in sight. But we still want to learn and be inspired so we have created Shots & Giggles as an opportunity to showcase and learn from our peers and mentors.
We don’t want you to walk away just having seen lots of amazing photography. We want you to have a notebook full of takeaways and nuggets of information that is relatable to your business and that you can implement straight away.
We are also different because we are new. Truth bomb – neither of us have hosted an event like this before but don’t go thinking that is code for ‘it’ll be novice’. Far from it!
“We have been to enough mediocre conferences to know what NOT to do and with our hard earned business brains behind us, we will be putting on the day that we WISH we had been able to attend every year! “
The JUICY DETAILS
WHERE
We have chosen the gorgeous Dodmoor House in Northamptonshire as our venue. A beautiful, welcoming barn wedding venue with plenty of parking just off the motorway, close to a train station and with plenty of hotels nearby.
When
25th February 2026, 10am – 5pm.
We’ll be out of Christmas zone, past the New Year blues and gearing up ready for the 2026 season. Shots and Giggles will be perfect timing to implement positive changes so you are ready to SMASH it!
Who & What
We have such an exciting lineup of speakers for you and some topics that we really think will help supercharge your season.
'Real Moments, Real Magic: Mastering Documentary Wedding Photography' with Olly Knight
Olly is a master of capturing the kind of moments that can’t be staged – the tearful glances, belly laughs, and chaotic dancefloor energy. In this session, he’ll share how he approaches a wedding day without staging or interference, how he builds trust with couples so they can truly be themselves, and why shooting in a documentary style can lead to more meaningful images (and happier clients). Expect behind-the-scenes stories, top tips for storytelling, and a big dose of creative inspiration.
'Fix Your Money Mindset and Get Paid What You're Worth'- with Nadine Van Biljon
Let’s talk money – without the ick. Nadine will help you uncover the unhelpful beliefs that might be holding you back from charging properly, pricing confidently, and running a business that actually supports your life (not just your clients’ weddings). This session is part mindset-shift, part practical advice. You’ll leave feeling more in control of your finances, and way less weird about asking to be paid properly for your time and talent.
'TikTok for Wedding Photographers (Minus the Cringe)' with Adam Lowndes
Think TikTok is just for teens and trend-chasers? Adam’s here to prove otherwise. He’s grown his following, reached a wider audience, and booked dream couples – all by showing up as himself on TikTok. In this no-fluff, super-practical session, he’ll show you how to use video content to boost visibility, build trust and convert views into bookings – without needing to point at dancing text or lip-sync to Beyoncé (unless you want to). Perfect if you’re curious about short-form video but don’t know where to start.
'Make Your Website Work for You (Even When You’re Not Working)'- with Melissa Love
Your website should be more than a digital business card – it should be your hardest-working team member. Melissa, founder of The Design Space, knows exactly how to build beautiful, functional websites that convert. She’ll be sharing real-world tips on design, content, user experience and SEO, plus how to make sure your site reflects you and speaks directly to the kind of clients you want to book. You’ll leave with easy, actionable ways to level up your site without a full overhaul.
And of course there will also be us…
Hannah Brooke
…Yorkshire lass with 7 years in the industry, mum to a busy young family, and to black lab Lottie and lover of open water swimming and outside adventures.
NICOLA DAWSON
…Kent based and now in the 8th year of business, keeper to a house of teens, and to a spaniel called Nell and lover of good food and nights in.
“II really appreciated how the speakers made their presentations feel accessible and relevant, not just focused on editorial or destination weddings. They shared insights in a way that allowed me to see how I could incorporate those ideas into my own work, which made it easier to envision applying the same concepts to my projects. It was truly inspiring and gave me a lot of new perspectives!”
TICKET INFORMATION
PRICE £195
Your Ticket price includes:
Your amazing and inspiring day in the company of our fantastic speakers and of course us - the highlight we know!
Tea and coffee on arrival and at breaks
Light lunch of sandwiches and snacks
You GOt me at Snacks – I’m In!
GOT SOME QUESTIONS?
Where and when is Shots & Giggles?
Shots and Giggles is taking place on Tuesday 25th February 2026 at Dodmoor House, Weedon Lane, Dodford, Northampton NN7 4TA.
It is located just off the M1 On the outskirts of Northampton.
What are the timings for the day?
The event will start at 10am so we would ask that you arrive at 9.30 to get settled in and be ready.
The event will finish at 5pm and the site will close at 6pm.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is ample parking at the venue
Can I get there by train?
The nearest train station is Long Buckby 5 miles away.
Northampton station is 9 miles away.
Here are the numbers of some recommended taxi companies
Daventry- Link Hire 01327 704000
Northampton- Bounds Taxis 01604 626262
Milton Keynes: Skyline Taxis 01908 222111
Is there accommodation nearby?
Yes, there is lots of accommodation nearby. Here are just a few suggestions
The Mecure Daventry Court Hotel
Holiday Inn Northampton West
Premiere Inn Northampton West
Is the venue accessible?
Dodmoor House is very accessible, with slopes in the courtyard and ramps available if needed. The bar is located upstairs and as they are Grade 2 listed they do not have a lift, we will however help you throughout the day if you need us to. We can also reserve you a parking space close to the venue, please let us know.
Will there be food and drink available?
There will be tea, coffee and water available as well as a light lunch of sandwiches and snacks including vegetarian options. Please let us know if you have specific dietary requirements so we can do our best to cater for you.
What if the event is cancelled?
In the extremely unlikely event that Shots and Giggles is cancelled your ticket value will be refunded. I’m afraid we will not be responsible for any additional costs such as accommodation or travel.
How do I get my ticket?
Purchase your ticket through the checkout. We will not be issuing paper tickets but will ask your name on entry to the event
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
You have a 14 day cooling off period but I’m afraid outside of that we are unable to issue a refund for your ticket.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
A notebook and pen, any specific food or drink items that you would like and most importantly eagerness, enthusiasm and excitement. We think it will be such a great day.
Will it be the right conference for me?
Shots and Giggles will be relaxed, informative, inspirational and full of networking opportunities. It won’t be intimidatingly big, boring, patronising or unrelatable. The hosts and the speakers are all super approachable and it will an amazing pre wedding season appetiser day.
Can I ask you a question?
Of course, if you have any other questions relating to anything about the day don’t hesitate to contact us here at hello@shotsandgiggles.co.uk
