in association with Creativity Hub Events
Event Dates: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st April 2026 - 10.00am to 5.00pm
A film noir photography workshop with Gavin Hoey as lighting director, disguised as a deadly game of Cluedo on a vintage railway. One murder. Too many suspects. And you, holding a camera like it’s the only weapon you’ve got. Spoiler: it might be.
Murder on the Express: The Return Journey isn’t your typical photography workshop. It’s a sleuth of cinematic shadows, secrets, and sharp suits, set in the haunting echo of a vintage train station.
You’ll be dropped straight into a film noir railway station with flickering lights, cryptic clues, and characters who lie smoother than their pressed lapels. You’ll craft images drenched in noir style with stark contrasts, sharp angles, and smoke-filled rooms strike as you hunt for the murderer among a cast of suspects, each hiding secrets darker than the last. This is style and suspense with a cigarette burn around the edges.
When the smoke clears and all that’s left is the truth, will your photos crack the case, or just capture your final mistake?
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About your Educator - Gavin Hoey
Gavin Hoey is a UK-based freelance photographer and educator with a passion for digital photography, Photoshop, and sharing his knowledge. Since 2001, he’s built a global audience through his engaging YouTube tutorials, which he began in 2008 and now produces in partnership with Adorama. His videos, centred largely around creative portrait photography in his home studio, have been viewed millions of times worldwide. Gavin is also an Olympus UK ambassador, known for delivering inspiring demos and crafting unforgettable shooting experiences in unique locations like circuses, tube trains, and decommissioned prisons.
Benefits of attending
- Test the Best Gear – Get hands-on with the latest l i gh t i n g equipment from The Flash Centre, perfect for trying before you buy, with expert support on-site to guide you
- No Planning, Just Shooting – Skip the logistics and dive straight into shooting. We handle the styling, models, and details so you can focus on creating with the best gear in the market
- Master New Techniques – Experiment with lighting, posing, and composition in a hands-on environment designed for growth
- Work With Pro Models & Stylists – Shoot with experienced talent who know their angles, helping you create high-impact images with ease
- Learn Lighting Like a Pro – See how top photographers use The Flash Centre’s gear to sculpt light and create signature looks—then try it yourself
- Learn From the Best – Get insider tips and real-time feedback from industry educators and pros on set
Getting to the Venue
This event is hosted in Leicestershire, UK. For specific location details please contact info@creativityhubevents.com.
The Creativity Hub like to surprise and delight, and that includes the hand-picked venues, all chosen for their unique qualities. A lot of the locations are properties owned by truly inspiring individuals and aren’t found in standard commercial listings, so we’re sensitive to the proprietors’ wishes and only reveal venue details when you book an event with us. Needless to say, we only choose locations that will help you to get genuinely magical shots for your portfolio.
For specific location details please contact info@creativityhubevents.com. In the meantime, here's a sneak peak of the venue.
What To Bring?
- Your camera and lenses
- A spare battery
- A memory card
- A pen and paper for making notes
Key Information
| Event |
Murder on the Express: The Return Journey |
| Lighting Partner |
The Flash Centre |
| Location |
Leicestershire, UK |
| Date(s) |
20th & 21st April 2026 |
| Times |
10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Aesthetic |
Film Noir |
| Models |
Yes |
| Ticket Types |
Full Day |
| Lunch included |
No |
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Half Day (10am to 1pm)
- Max. 3 photographers per group
- 2 x unique sets
- Couture styling
- Full use of professional lighting
- Refreshments
- Onsite support
£250
Half Day (2pm to 5pm)
- Max. 3 photographers per group
- 2 x unique sets
- Couture styling
- Full use of professional lighting
- Refreshments
- Onsite support
£250
Full Day (10am to 5pm)
- Max. 3 photographers per group
- 4 x unique sets
- Couture styling
- Full use of professional lighting
- Refreshments
- Onsite support
£375
Two Day
- Max. 3 photographers per group
- 8 x unique sets
- Couture styling
- Full use of professional lighting
- Refreshments
- Onsite support
£750
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