Finesse School of Modelling by Avril Mawhinney is run in association with Finesse Photography and Avril Mawhinney Photography. Avril Mawhinney is an award winning photographer who has been at the forefront of photography in Northern Ireland for many years. With her own experience of modelling and fashion shoots for several international designers, she is uniquely qualified to provide the Finesse courses. Avril Mawhinney is a fully qualified member of the British Institute of Photography.
Avril trained in a professional studio for many years before opening her own studion in Lurgan.
In 2008, Avril Mawhinney Photography was rebranded to Finesse Photography specialising in Portriature, Families & Babies, Wedding Photography and Fashion. Finesse School of Modelling, started in 2005, has become an integral part of Avril's business, culminating in opening new premises in September 2008.
Avril, in her teenage years was a photographic model, and despite her petite size, was widely used for fashion shows and catwalk presentations. This is Avril about 18 years old!