Portrait Photography Workshop with Richard Oughton

Whether you're looking to level up your selfie skills or build a portfolio, join our workshop designed to impart the fundamentals of portrait photography. Dive into the essentials, including optimal camera settings, strategic location selection, and expert techniques for lighting and poses.

Beyond the technical aspects, discover the art of building rapport to authentically capture emotions and spontaneous reactions, adding depth and authenticity to your portraits. Elevate your portrait photography game and master the skills needed to create compelling and genuine images. ?✨ #PortraitPhotographyWorkshop #CaptureAuthenticMoments

If asked where you would find me it would be on the edge of the dance floor in the shadows. An unawareness of the camera enabling me to capture that decisive moment.

It’s almost two decades now since I picked up a camera and it’s been an amazing journey. Focusing on underground British subcultures including Northern Soul, Mod, Ska and Skinhead with their pathognomonic aesthetic and rituals, I explore the exceptional dynamic between people and their all-consuming passion be it music, scooters or fashion.

Also of integral importance to my work, is to narrate the importance of both individual identity and a collective sense of camaraderie that underpins these cultural movements.

My photographic look and style is about capturing and creating a unique and atmospheric look to evoke the senses this also resonates within my portraiture and commissioned pieces. My style may not be to everyone’s liking but if you’ve read this far then you know what you’re getting yourself in to…it’s all about the light.

This course is open to all DSLR, CSC, Mirrorless and Advanced Compact / Bridge camera owners.

So basically, if your camera has Aperture (A, Av), Shutter (S, Tv) or Manual (M) mode we are good to go. If you aren't sure, just get in touch.

You need to bring your own camera - digital or film - to be able to join in this workshop.

If you do not have a camera you can hire cameras and purchse film from The Strand Collective - please let us know beforehand.

Aspects of some workshops may take place outdoors so please make sure you have appropriate clothing.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Abingdon Street Market, 16-20 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom