Are you an amateur photographer in Gloucestershire looking to take your studio portrait photography skills to the next level? Look no further! Moments by Katie Mitchell Photography is the home of the ultimate studio portrait workshop in Gloucestershire. In this two-hour experience, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a professional studio setting, posing our models, and learning how to create different looks and feels using various lighting setups.
You’ll learn the basics of positioning models and using different lighting setups to evoke various moods and styles. Guided by an experienced professional studio photographer, you and three other participants will get to put theory into practice, capturing professional looking images for yourselves! You’ll receive constructive feedback throughout, which will help you hone your photography skills and create photos you’ll be proud of. The workshop is priced at just £129, with a £25 optional add-on for a beginner’s guide to using Photoshop for enhancing the photos you’ve taken. Click here to find available dates, or subscribe for updates on future events!
Join the Ultimate Studio Portrait Workshop
Experience Professional Studio Setting
Entering a professional studio for the first time can transform your perspective as a beginner in photography. This workshop will provide you with an enlightening experience where you’ll learn how the variety of equipment, backdrops, and props can take your photos from ordinary to impressive. You’ll also learn about the basics of cooperating with models in a studio setting to add depth to your pictures. It’s not all about fancy tools; it’s also about setting a mood. By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel at home in the studio, coming away with professional-looking photos that you’ll be proud of.
Grasp the Fundamentals of Studio Lighting,
Understanding lighting is a crucial first step towards mastering studio photography. This beginner-friendly workshop provides a solid foundation to lighting basics, teaching you how to manipulate and control light to best suit your photo’s subject and the mood you wish to convey. We’ll unravel some common lighting setups used in portraits and teach you how to adjust light’s intensity, direction and quality. By playing with different modifiers and unveiling the effects of shadows and highlights, you’ll leave with a fundamental understanding of crafting suitable lighting for a studio portrait.
Team Up: Photo Shoots with Models
Working with models is an integral part of studio photography, and these workshops encourage collaboration and communication. As a beginner, it’s essential to learn the dynamics of working with models to get desired results. You will gain hands-on experience of what it takes to produce the pictures you have in your head.
Art of Posing Demystified
Posing is an art form that can breathe life into your studio portraits. In this session, you’ll learn the basics of crafting effective poses from a professional photographer who understands the power of a pose that looks natural, comfortable, and captivating. I’ll offer insight into how various poses can express a range of narratives in your photos. I’ll demo and share tips on how to collaborate with your subjects, whether they’re seasoned models or first-timers, so you can create visually striking and engaging photos during your time with us – and as you take your skills back out into the real world!
Take Constructive Feedback Onboard
A standout feature of this beginner’s workshop is the chance for constructive feedback on your images, delivered by an experienced photographer. It’ll be tailored to your current level and learning curve and the critique will focus on your strengths and the areas that need polishing. This will help you to sharpen your skills, develop an eye for detail and build a base that’ll spark a love for studio photography.
Achieve Photos that Make You Proud
What I really want to achieve with these workshops is to empower you with the skills you need to take photos you can be proud of! You’ll add some cracking images to your portfolio, while gathering insights and knowledge you can use to uplevel your photography outside of the studio too.
Introductory Photoshop Editing: An Optional Add-on
If you’re interested, you can join us at the end of the workshop for the optional intro to Photoshop editing, where I’ll take the photos we’ve taken during the session and give them their final sparkle in Photoshop. When you’re working in the studio with lighting and equipment, there’s some key things to watch out for in your photos. I’ll show you what to look for and how to get the best out of your images and adding effects that will suit your personal style.
The Learning Doesn’t Stop There!
After your workshop, if you’d like some constructive feedback on your final edited photos, I’m here to help! Send up to three photos from your time with us and I’ll give you tips on how to get the best out of them using your editing software.
Great – How do I book?
I know you’re keen to get learning, so you can quickly and easily secure your space on upcoming workshops on Eventbrite. You’ll receive a confirmation on booking and then more info will follow! You’ll get full instructions on where to go, what you need, and I’ll be on hand to answer any questions. If there’s no events available, make sure you subscribe to get updates on future events.
Updates on Future Workshops
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