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Venue will be Cussonia Crest – Foot of the Magalies Mountains
Step inside a full professional photography production.
The Lux Lucet Content Creation Day is designed as an immersive creative environment where photographers work with professional models across multiple carefully designed scenes in a controlled production setting.
This is not a casual shoot or workshop. It is a curated production day focused on creating high-end imagery with strong artistic direction and real commercial value.
Each scene is designed around a specific visual concept and environment rather than a single pose or fixed setup. This allows models to move naturally within the space while photographers explore different angles, compositions, and lighting approaches.
The goal is simple: produce striking images that photographers can use in portfolios, publications, digital platforms, prints, and subscription content.
Why Photographers Join This Production
This day is designed for photographers who want more than a quick shoot. It is a structured creative production environment where photographers can create a complete body of work within a single day.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Work with multiple models across six carefully designed production scenes
• Produce images suitable for portfolios, editorial submissions and print sales
• Capture content for digital platforms and subscription services
• Observe how other photographers approach lighting and direction
• Network with creatives in a professional environment
• Experiment with different visual styles in a controlled production setting
Participation Is Limited
To maintain a smooth production flow and ensure every photographer has meaningful shooting time, participation is strictly limited.
The production will include:
18 photographers
6 models
6 production scenes
Applications are reviewed before final confirmation in order to create balanced rotation groups and maintain the quality of the production environment.
Once the photographer positions are filled, additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
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what we plan
The Concept
The Content Creation Day is structured around a full production environment with multiple scenes operating simultaneously.
Photographers will rotate through different scenes during the day, allowing them to work with multiple models across a variety of creative directions.
Each scene represents a different visual style and narrative.
The scenes are not restricted to a single shooting position. Instead, each scene is built around a dedicated area, giving models space to move and allowing photographers to capture a variety of compositions and perspectives.
This ensures that every photographer can produce a diverse set of images rather than repeating identical shots.
SETUP
THE LOOK
The Six Production Scenes
The day is built around six distinct creative environments.
Soft Intimate
A quiet, emotionally driven scene focused on softness, vulnerability and connection. Natural poses, subtle gestures and delicate lighting create images that feel personal and atmospheric.
Power
Strong, confident imagery focused on posture, presence and authority. This scene emphasises striking body language, dramatic light and powerful visual composition.
Fantasy / Alternative
A creative environment pushing into stylised and imaginative territory. This scene allows for experimental looks, artistic direction and visually bold storytelling.
Editorial / Fashion
Clean, high-end imagery inspired by fashion magazines and editorial photography. Strong styling, confident posing and professional lighting create images suitable for fashion publications and portfolio work.
Natural / Garden Editorial
Set within the gardens of Cussonia Crest, this scene uses natural surroundings, textured light and organic movement to produce elegant outdoor imagery.
Vintage Storytelling
A narrative-driven scene inspired by historic and cinematic aesthetics. Props and environment will be used to create images that feel timeless and atmospheric.
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Who we have
Confirmed Models
We currently have 8–9 models confirmed in our lineup. This needs to be reduced to 6.
Our models are not traditional Vogue-style fashion models. Instead, we have selected a group of individuals who represent real people with a wide variety of looks, body types and personalities. This diversity creates a far more interesting creative environment and allows photographers to produce images that feel authentic and relatable.
Many of the models have participated in photoshoots before, and some have professional experience in front of the camera. They are comfortable working with photographers, following creative direction, and contributing to the atmosphere of a collaborative production day.
The goal is not to create identical fashion images, but rather to give photographers the opportunity to work with a varied selection of people and expressions, helping them build stronger portfolios and produce images that stand out.
The images used in this page ARE NOT the models. The models will be made available after confirmation.
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Image Usage and Model Release
All models participating in the production will sign a full model release allowing images captured during the event to be used by photographers for:
- Print sales
- Digital sales
- Portfolio use
- Website content
- Editorial submissions
- Social media
- Subscription platforms such as Patreon or Vimeo
- Limited edition artwork
Photographers are encouraged to approach the day with long-term image usage in mind.
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keeping it organized
Photographer Participation
Photographers will be divided into groups and rotate through the scenes during the day.
Each photographer will have dedicated shooting time with each model while also having downtime to observe, plan, or capture behind-the-scenes footage.
Photographers should approach the day as a content production opportunity, aiming to produce a body of work rather than a single image.
Photographers must bring their own lights and equipment.
Lighting equipment will not be available for rental on site.
For best results, photographers are strongly encouraged to bring battery operated lighting systems, including:
- Flash
- Strobes
- Speedlights
- Constant lights
Battery powered lighting ensures flexibility across all scenes and allows photographers to work efficiently within each environment.
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who can help?
Assistants
Each photographer may bring one assistant to help with equipment, lighting setup and scene preparation.
Assistants are welcome and often play an important role in professional production environments.
However, assistants are not permitted to photograph during the sessions. The shooting position is reserved exclusively for the participating photographer.
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Behind The Scenes Content
Photographers are welcome to capture behind-the-scenes video during their downtime.
This can include, but not limited to:
- Lighting setups
- Creative direction
- Production environment
- Scene preparation
However, photographers must ensure that behind-the-scenes filming does not interfere with active shoots or disrupt other photographers working with models.
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space is limited
Photographer Applications
Photographers interested in participating must complete the official application form.
Please complete the form using the link below.
Applications will be reviewed and photographers will be grouped accordingly.
Please note, this event is paid for by the photographers and Director Circle Participants. The ticket to the event which include the photographer and the assistant is R3000.00.
BTS
the unseen
VIP Director’s Circle Experience
A limited number of VIP guests will have the opportunity to experience the production day from a unique perspective.
The Director’s Circle Experience offers guided access to the production environment hosted by McKenzie Fox herself.
VIP guests will be guided through the different scenes, observe the creative process, and gain insight into how professional photography productions operate.
This experience is designed for those who want to see the creative process unfold from behind the scenes while enjoying the atmosphere of a high-end photography production.
This access is limited to 8 people.
Price: R4000 per guest
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Venue
Cussonia Crest
Foot of the Magalies Mountains
The venue provides a diverse environment with gardens, structures and textured natural surroundings that allow for a variety of visual concepts across the production scenes.
Please note although the images in this page form a representation of Cussonia Crest, the models are AI generated for demostration purposes only. These are not the models that will be used for the day.
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Hospitality
Throughout the day a cash bar will be available at the venue, offering a selection of beverages for guests, photographers and assistants.
In addition, light catering and snacks will be provided during the production to ensure everyone can stay comfortable and energized throughout the day.
Lunch will take place during the scheduled break between rotations, allowing photographers, models and guests time to relax, network and prepare for the afternoon sessions.
Schedule of the Day
The date have not been fianlized due to the broken communication and photographer confirmations.
This is the next step for the week(s) to come.
Makeup Preparation and Model Arrival
07:00 – 08:45
Photographer Arrival from 08:00
Welcoming 08:30
Shooting Starts with Rotation 1
09:00 – 10:30
Final shots, short model break and equipment reset
Rotation 2
11:00 – 12:30
Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00
Rotation 3
14:00 – 15:30
Rotation 4
16:00 – 17:30
Each rotation allows photographers to work within their assigned scene group while models receive appropriate breaks between sessions.
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Final Note
The Lux Lucet Content Creation Day is a curated production environment designed to push creative boundaries while producing images with real artistic and commercial value.
We also share event info and planning updates on our Patreon Page. Below is a link to our latest post.