Posing and Lighting for Humans with Vanessa Joy | Nashville, TN

Join Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy for an exclusive, hands-on shooting workshop designed to sharpen your portrait and wedding photography skills. This is not your average photography class—it's a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the industry's most respected voices.

With a massive following and years of real-world experience, Vanessa brings her signature approach to working with real people in real-world scenarios. You'll discover how to pose individuals, couples, and groups in ways that are flattering, natural, and full of emotion. She’ll break down how she lights her subjects for consistently beautiful results that clients love.

Whether you're working with couples, individuals, or groups, Vanessa will walk you through her approach to flattering posing, natural yet impactful lighting setups, and how to make your subjects feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera.

You'll learn practical techniques for both on-location and studio environments, what lenses fit what situations, and how to direct with purpose to bring out authentic emotion. Perfect for photographers looking to elevate their wedding or portrait work and master the art of photographing humans beautifully and intentionally.

Expect to walk away with:

• Real techniques for making people feel confident in front of your camera
• Lighting setups you can repeat on your own
• Posing strategies that work in fast-paced environments
• Lens and gear choices for a wide range of shooting scenarios
• A new level of confidence in directing with purpose and intention

This is a big deal! Don’t miss the chance to learn directly from one of Canon’s Explorers of Light and elevate your approach to portrait and wedding photography.

🚐 Transportation is included to the venue with event ticket — we’ll begin the day at Pixel Connection Nashville, then travel together to our shooting location for an unforgettable, hands-on experience.

Agenda

• Meeting location: Start at Pixel Connection
• Transportation: Group transport provided to an exclusive off-site private venue (4pm - 9pm)
• Return: Transport back to Pixel Connection at the end of the event

*Please note that venue details are kept private to respect the host and maintain exclusivity.

Meet Vanessa

Since 2002, Vanessa Joy has been photographing weddings, portraits and corporate branding primarily in the Austin, NJ and NYC areas. She is a Canon Explorer of Light and trusted by brands like Hilton Grand Vacations, Bravo, Profoto, Lexar and more. Through online education and resources, she helps photographers elevate their craft.

Check Out Vanessa’s Work

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

PIXEL Connection - Nashville, 700 Rundle Avenue, Nashville, United States