About this Event
Take your portrait and people photography to the next level with Learn Photography Canada's People Photography Workshop! In this engaging, small-group experience, you'll receive hands-on, in-person coaching from expert LPC instructors as you dive into the essential skills that make stunning people photos—from communication and posing to lighting, backgrounds, and equipment/lens selection. Whether you're capturing friends, clients, or candid street portraits, this workshop is your chance to build confidence, refine your technique, and create portraits with real impact.
Want to learn more? Check out our website: Coaching That Clicks | Learn Photography Canada
Agenda
Welcome & Orientation
Info: Meet your coach & fellow photographers.
Quick overview of the day’s focus areas.
Gear check: recommended lenses, settings, and accessories.
Communication for Better Portraits
Info: How to build rapport quickly with your subject.
Techniques to relax and direct people naturally.
Making people feel confident in front of the lens.
Practice: directing your partner for natural expressions.
Posing Essentials: Posing Individuals, Couples, and Small Groups
Info: Tips for flattering angles, posture, and hand placement.
Using body language to tell a story.
Practice with peer feedback and coach guidance.
Lighting Techniques for People Photography
Info: Natural vs artificial light: how to use each creatively.
Working with reflectors, diffusers & flash (on and off-camera).
Practice in various lighting setups with hands-on guidance.
Using Backdrops & Environments
Info: Choosing backdrops that enhance your subject.
Using depth, texture, and negative space creatively.
Working with urban, nature, and improvised settings.
Practice session using different backgrounds.
Wrap-Up & Photo Review
Info: Group debrief and photo highlights.
Coach feedback & tips for improvement.
Next steps: editing, showcasing your work, and advanced learning.
Info on LPC certification & upcoming workshops.
Event venue & nearby stays
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
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