Photography students in Staffordshire have had the chance to develop their skills by taking part in a live brief and magazine photoshoot.

Burton and South Derbyshire College students Coral Catullo, 19, and Josh Geary, 20, were selected to take part in a feature in BTN Magazine on the new Hilton and Hampton by Hilton hotels at St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge opened St George’s Park, dubbed the ‘new home of English football’ on October 9, and the new hotels will play host to sport, business and leisure guests.

Both Josh and Coral are studying for Level 3 Btec Extended Diplomas in Art & Design – Photography and Digital Imaging Pathway Their photos from the shoot have been published in BTN Magazine, a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine dedicated to Burton upon Trent.

Josh said: “We enjoyed the opportunity to work on a live brief. It was a lot of pressure on the day, but it was fun.

“We’re really pleased with how the photos look in the magazine.

“The project been a good experience for our future careers and will look fantastic in our portfolios.”