Past Experiences
A look back at recent Atelier experiences and productions.
The Netherlands Tour
21–27 October 2026
Location: The Netherlands (in person or remote)
With: Victoriah and Moonchild
Places: to be confirmed
Price: to be confirmed
One-to-one and duo sessions across the Netherlands, in person or remotely from anywhere in the world: portraiture, fashion, editorial and fine-art imagery in selected studio and location settings.
Project BOX: The Editorial Experience · SOLD OUT
Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10am–6pm
Photography & creative direction: Stoney Darkstone.
Location: near Banbury, Oxfordshire
Places: SOLD OUT (number to be confirmed)
Price: £1,500 per photographer
A completely original conceptual fashion editorial, created for one day only. With Stoney Darkstone, a small group of photographers went behind the scenes of a fully produced shoot and then onto the set itself, photographing three London agency models, all trained dancers, across six bespoke couture looks set against the motif of the chequerboard.
Team: Stoney Darkstone (creative direction & lead photography) · Deana Von Lumina (photography & production) · Anne Veck (hair) · Monika (make-up & nails) · Ada Gao (styling & shoes) · Amanda Caroline Couture (bespoke wardrobe)
Project BOX — An Atelier of Muses production. Photographer & concept creator: Stoney Darkstone (@stoney_darkstone). Producer: Deana Von Lumina.
Read the review: Project BOX, by Dave
A couple of weeks ago, Victoriah invited me to a shoot she was coordinating with a photographer called Stoney Darkstone. I'd never heard of him, but the concept sounded interesting, so I googled him. An hour later, having found his homepage and seen some of his incredible ideas and images, I was hooked. I messaged Victoriah, who responded with a couple of concept images from the proposed shoot, now named Project BOX.
Wow, not sure which blew me away further, the cost or these new images! At this point, I knew this was something I had to be a part of... Cue the sale of large amounts of surplus camera gear, and the start of a three-week tuna and baked bean money-saving diet! I made the deadline, paid the money and secured my place on the event.
The day started well; I arrived in plenty of time. However, the gates to the industrial estate that houses [the studio] were firmly shut. Half an hour later (OK, so I may have allowed far too much leeway for the journey!) other vehicles started to arrive, including the studio manager, who promptly opened the gate and welcomed us in (and we were still 10 minutes ahead of time).
Wow again, the studio was huge, with a high ceiling and infinity walls on two adjoining sides.
As people arrived, it was easy to tell who were the other photographers (keen, but nervous), who were the models (tall, elegant and confident), who were crew (costumes, hair, make-up, video, lighting, all relaxed, confident and easy-going), and finally Stoney himself, already apologising for an (almost non-existent) delay while directing the positioning of both lighting and props.
From then on, for the next 8 hours, it was a non-stop rush. Everyone had a lot of energy and enthusiasm for the project and rapidly got acquainted. Everyone was buzzing.
On the first set, Stoney shot for 10 or so minutes before handing over to the attending photographers for their own 6–8 minutes of shooting. No one needed reminding that it was a group shoot, and everyone was very respectful of their allocated time.
As the sets progressed, rather than photographers clamouring to be first in line, people hung back to see what the others were shooting, with everyone (Stoney included) happy to show their images to anyone who asked. This raised everyone's game, as shots, angles and ideas were discussed and finessed. What an incredible feeling, and what a buzz to be a part of it.
The sets, poses and images continued to evolve until finally the last set had been shot. At this point, everyone joined forces to return the studio to its previous, immaculate state, before shaking hands, hugging and saying goodbye.
What a day!
I left absolutely shattered, but delighted with what I had learned and the images I took away. Was it worth the money? Yes, absolutely. It was, without a doubt, the most incredible photographic event I have ever attended, or been a part of.
Thank you to everyone involved, models, crew and photographers alike. What a day!
— Dave, photographer
Fine Art Nude Workshop with Stoney Darkstone & Regina Piil · SOLD OUT
Sunday 27 September 2026 · 3pm–7pm
Photography: Stoney Darkstone · Produced by Deana Von Lumina
Location: Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire
With: Stoney Darkstone (lighting & direction) · Regina Piil (muse)
Places: SOLD OUT (number to be confirmed)
Price: £600 per photographer
A focused afternoon of fine art nude photography: sculpting the body with light and shadow, posing and form, and the quiet power of composition and negative space. Numbers were kept small so every photographer had real tuition and real time behind the camera.
Fine Art Nude: Shadow a Pro with Stoney Darkstone · SOLD OUT
Saturday 30 August 2026
Photography & lighting: Stoney Darkstone · Produced by Deana Von Lumina
Location: near Banbury, Oxfordshire
Format: Shadow a pro (observation only, no shooting)
With: Stoney Darkstone (lighting & direction) · Moonie (muse) · hosted with The Atelier of Muses
Places: 2 (SOLD OUT)
Price: to be confirmed
A rare chance to watch Stoney Darkstone build a fine art nude set from start to finish, from lighting under red and blue gels to directing movement, shape and form with Moonie as the muse.
Behind the scenes
Scatwell House, Scottish Highlands (June 2026) · Berry Hill Camera Club, Banbury
Scatwell House, Scottish Highlands (June 2026). An Atelier of Muses production. Models: Victoriah · Lux · Olga Solo · Ashleigh Rae · Matilde · Angelina Morgana. Makeup: Monika · Banbury Makeover. Wardrobe: Chanel · Joan Elkayam · House of CB · Massey Birch Tweed · Highland Shooting Range · Wacky Wardrobe Banbury. Lighting & BTS photography: Stephen Foote. Catering & BTS: aleksandratrzincka. Music: “All You Ever Dreamt Of” by Von Lumina · Atelier Records.
Berry Hill Camera Club, Berry Hill Studio, Banbury. A fun, social night of learning, laughing and shooting. Directors of Photography: Stoney Darkstone & Stephen Foote. Models: Victoriah · Popes Fitness. Makeup: Angela. Music: “In The Frame”, produced by Von Lumina · Atelier Records.