Mastering Studio Portrait Photography Workshop

Capture Emotion and Personality

Unlock the art of portrait photography in this comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your portrait skills, whether you’re shooting family members, friends, or professional models. Whether you're using a smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera, this workshop will teach you how to capture the true essence of your subjects while mastering lighting, composition, and posing techniques.
In this hands-on session, you'll dive into both the technical and creative aspects of portraiture, learning how to make your subjects feel comfortable and how to use light to create mood and depth. From environmental portraits to studio lighting setups, we’ll cover it all. With expert guidance from a professional portrait photographer, you'll gain the skills to create striking, emotionally impactful portraits that tell a story.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding Light: Learn the different types of lighting for portrait photography—natural light, studio light, and off-camera flash—and how to shape it to flatter your subject.
• Posing Techniques: Master how to direct your subjects for natural, flattering poses that showcase their personality.
• Composition and Framing: Discover how to compose your portraits effectively using techniques like the rule of thirds, negative space, and leading lines.
• Lens and Camera Settings: Learn which lenses are best for portraits, how to choose the right aperture, and how to set your camera to create a soft, blurred background (bokeh).
• Creating Mood and Emotion: Understand how to communicate with your subjects to evoke real emotions and create portraits that capture the true essence of a person.
• Studio Setup vs. Environmental Portraits: Learn how to shoot in both controlled studio environments and outdoor or indoor settings, making the most of your surroundings.
• Working with Different Skin Tones and Textures: Tips and techniques for lighting and retouching portraits with different skin tones, ensuring everyone looks their best.
• Basic Post-Processing: An introduction to editing your portraits, including skin retouching, color correction, and enhancing the final image.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for beginner to intermediate photographers who want to develop their portrait photography skills. It’s perfect for hobbyists, those working in event photography, aspiring professional photographers, or anyone wanting to learn how to take more impactful, flattering portraits.
What to Bring:

• Your camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone)
• A lens with a wide aperture (f/1.4 to f/2.8 for best results)
• A fully charged battery and memory cards
• Notebook and pen for taking notes
• Optional: A tripod, flash, or reflector (if you have one)

Instructor:
Led by an experienced portrait photographer with a background in fashion, editorial, and lifestyle portraiture, this workshop will provide you with expert insights, personalized feedback, and a chance to build your own portfolio of stunning portrait images.
Duration: 2 hours Max
Location: WienMitte Studio
Date/Time: First Monday - Once a Month
Cost: €75 (cash) €55 (early bird online bookings)
Limited Spots Available!
By the end of the workshop, you will have a strong understanding of how to use light, posing, and composition to create impactful portraits that capture both the visual and emotional essence of your subject. Get ready to refine your craft and take your portrait photography to the next level!