Name: People & Portraits: A Special People Photography Workshop Event
Start: 2025-02-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-23T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens Canada

Learn how to capture the essence of people through photography at our special workshop event - see you there!
About this Event

Welcome to the People & Portraits: A Special People Photography Workshop Event at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens Canada! Join us on Sun Feb 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM for a day filled with learning, creativity, and fun. This in-person workshop is perfect for photography enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in capturing stunning portraits of people. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this event is designed to help you hone your craft and take your photography to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry professionals and connect with fellow photography lovers. See you there!

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM
Meet Ariel at the Front Lobby of the Royal Botanical Gardens

Info: 1. Welcome & Introduction (15 min)
Meet & Greet: Connect with fellow photographers and the instructor.
Overview of the day's learning objectives.
Quick introduction to Alexzandre Burke, our model for the day.
Safety and etiquette when photographing people in public spaces.

Communication, Posing and Angles

Info: KEY OUTCOMES:
1. Understanding how to pose individuals and groups for the best, most flattering photos.
2. Understanding how to communicate what you need with individuals and groups.
3. Knowing what angle to stand at as a photographer (particularly high/low) to create a certain effect.

Backgrounds, Depth of Field and Lens Selection

Info: KEY OUTCOMES:
1. Understanding what background to use and how it will affect your photograph.
2. Knowledge of the best f.stop to use to create the depth of field you want - especially important for
groups and will change depending on the background you choose.
3. Understanding of what different lenses can do to create different photographs.

Lighting

Info: KEY OUTCOMES:
1. What the difference is between natural and artificial light.
2. How to use direction of light to change the way a subject looks.
3. The most flattering lighting situations for shooting people.
4. How to use reflectors to balance out light.

Practice Session with Emerging Model Alexzandre Burke

Info: Have fun applying what you've learnt in a real photo shoot. Alexzandre Burke, an emerging talent will be joining us and posing for you in various locations throughout the Gardens!