About this Event
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your portrait game, this hands-on outdoor workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn directly from a professional photographer and build your confidence shooting with a real model in natural light.
Set in a beautiful outdoor location in London, this small-group session will guide you through the key principles of portrait photography—from working with your subject and finding flattering light, to composition, directing poses, and camera settings. You’ll receive real-time feedback as you shoot, and leave with beautiful images for your portfolio.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
- How to work with natural light & reflectors
- Effective communication and posing with a model
- Camera settings and lens choices for portraits
- Framing, composition, and background control
- How to build confidence directing your subject
🧑🎓 Who this is for:
- Beginner to intermediate photographers
- DSLR/Mirrorless camera users (or advanced phone photographers)
- Anyone who wants to capture expressive, natural portraits outdoors
🗓️ Details:
- 📍 Location: Beautiful Crystal Palace Park – exact location informed by email 2 days before the event
- 📷 Model will be provided
- 👥 Small group (limited spots to ensure personal guidance)
- 💬 Bring your questions — the session is interactive and supportive!
📸 Heads up! We only need 2 participants to run this class. If it doesn’t go ahead, we shall reschedule to another day or you get a full refund via Eventbrite. No risk, just learning and fun! ✨
👉 Spots are limited — sign up now to secure your place!
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Coffee in a cafe with a short lesson on Portrait photography
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Explore different backgrounds and compositions with model
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
More practice on different posing and close-ups
Event venue & nearby stays
Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, London, United Kingdom
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