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.
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
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada
CAD 297.00
