Portrait Photography
Workshop

Who is this workshop designed for?

The portrait photography workshop has been designed for those people wanting to take great photos of the best subject of all: people.

Whether you're a beginner or you're considering a more serious approach to portrait photography, this course has something to offer you.

What is the duration of the workshop?

The duration for the workshop is 8 hours running from 09:00am to 5:00pm.

Please note: Subject to your mentors availability the workshop duration may be extended to ensure you receive the most out of the course.

What can you expect?

The portrait photography workshop is structured as a series of activity specific modules, that conclude with all of the learned material combined into a real life photoshoot . These modules are designed to be hands on, so you can expect to be involved and encouraged from the outset.

Essential Gear

♦ Your camera (must be able to shoot in Manual or Aperture modes)

♦ Any and all lenses you have

♦ Charged batteries

♦ Memory cards

Workshop Locations

Our photography workshops are organised throughout the year and are held in the following locations:

♦ Sunshine Coast, QLD

♦ Mid North Coast, NSW

♦ Central Coast, NSW

This gives us great variety to shoot in a range of locations, all of which have been selected for their suitability. Book Now to see upcoming dates and locations.

Topics and Practice Exercises

Meet and greet

You get to know your mentors, and we get to know all about you!

Basic Principles of Portrait Photography

In this first module we will introduce you to the basic principles of portrait photography. We will also discuss with you etiquette associated with models, and how we apply this in real scenarios.

The topic will conclude with an overview of the days events and structure.

Visualisation and Camera Specs

Mental preparation allows the photographer to visualise the shoot and the end result. Through this visualisation images are mentally composed to consider where to shoot, how to shoot, how to light the subject and so forth. It is also a process wherein camera specifications are considered such as aperture and ISO.

Location, Location Location

You’ve got a subject you want to photograph, but where do you photograph them?

This module covers how locations are selected with consideration for lighting, backgrounds, and visual distraction that many times are unnoticed until the photograph has been taken. We’ll also discuss how location can affect the feel or mood of the final image by shooting from different angles.

Lens Selection

Further to camera specifications, you will be introduced to lens selection and how different lenses and focal lengths can enhance or limit your creativity. Working with the lenses you have at hand, you’ll try different techniques to achieve different looks.

Positioning and Posing

In this module topics on positioning your subject within the frame will be explored. You will develop an understanding of basic posing for men and women, and how to pay attention to the smaller details; often overlooked.

We’ll also revisit etiquette, the manner in which we pose our subjects or our model and interact with them in appropriate ways.

Lighting

The lighting module is perhaps the most important of all the topics you will learn. It is here that you will be introduced to natural light, artificial light such as those readily available as well as professional studio lighting and speedlites. You’ll also discover simple techniques to modify the available light to enhance your composition.

Guidance and Communication

A portrait is a collaboration between the subject and the photographer. In this module we’ll introduce you to ways that you can guide your subject, such as demonstration and the use of emotion or mood.

Mixing It All Together

The lessons you’ve learned so far are now put to the test as you prepare, position and light your subject, shooting them in anyway that you feel. We will be with you assisting the whole way!

Over the course of the day you will act as photographer and assistant, exploring creative techniques both behind the lens and with lighting modifiers.

Expect to take a lot of photos!

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What is included in the Portrait Workshop?

The cost for the portrait photography workshop includes the following:

Photography
Mentors

8 hours of portrait photography with two portrait photography mentors guiding you through activity specific portrait photography lessons.

Model

The culmination of your days learning will be shooting an experienced model who you will pose and light (we'll be right there with you!)

Fully Catered
Lunch

The portrait photgroahy workshop will include a fully catered lunch. We will do out best to meet specific dietary requirements.

Course Materials

Portrait Photography booklet outlining all of the lesson topics covered in the workshop (printed or downloadable)

Want to Know More

Get in touch with us to discuss our Portrait Photography Workshops.

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$350 per person

Course limited to a maximum of 10 students, and a minimum of 2 mentors. This allows us to ensure you achieve the most out of the course.

Limitations

The Portrait Workshop will be held at a private studio and/or an outdoor location selected for comfort and suitability. Shooting portraits outdoors is contingent on the weather. In the event the weather precludes outdoor photography, outdoor modules will be undertaken indoors.

In the event a workshop is postponed or cancelled you will be entitled to a full refund.

If you have specific dietary requirements, please ensure you let us know before the day of the workshop. We will do our best to ensure that all dietary needs are met.

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