November, 22-23
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN LONDON
2 days, 15 people,
£510
Join Sergei for an exclusive two-day workshop that will immerse you in the world of portrait photography.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, this workshop will take your skills to the next level. With a rich mix of theory, practical sessions, and endless inspiration, you'll leave with a fresh perspective and valuable knowledge.
Workshop Program:
A unique and personal look at the creative process
Two practical shooting sessions: in the photo studio and on location
3–4 models to work with — each student will be able to take their own pictures of the models
Working with both natural and studio light
Post-production and editing
Portfolio review and discussion
These two days will stay with you for a long time — they’ll shift your perspective on portrait photography and help you find (or refine) your unique direction in the photographic world.
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FIRST DAY
Theoretical Part (~5 hours)
Features of artistic portraiture.
Types of requests for portrait shoots.
Working on oneself as an artist. Presenting your work. Creating a portfolio. Methods for building a portfolio. Forming your style and self-image. Creativity and commerce.
Photography equipment and its role. Lenses. Lighting equipment. Specifics of portrait photography with digital and film cameras. Examples of equipment setups for portrait shoots.
Light and its role in portraiture. Continuous light vs. flash.
Studio approach to shooting in any location with any light source.
Lighting setup as a construction kit. Working with modifiers (reflectors, diffusers). Shooting on dark and light backgrounds. Working with textured backgrounds.
Specifics of working with people. Breathing techniques. Directing movements.
Lunch Break (45 minutes)
Portrait composition. The rule of thirds, central and off-center compositions. Static and dynamic. The role of perspective in photography. Portrait angle and plastic angles. Multi-layering. Perspective.
Planning a shoot. Choosing and preparing a location. Working with style and image. Selecting accessories, clothing, hairstyle, makeup, and styling for different appearances and different tasks.
Shooting projects and series. Developing ideas. Unifying factors and elements. Types of portrait projects and their specific features.
Post-processing. Color correction in Lightroom (LR). Spot and area-based adjustments. Using AI tools. Proper handling of contrast and sharpness. Redrawing and enhancing the lighting composition.
Portfolio review for participants.
SECOND DAY
Practical part (~7 hours)
Studio lighting. Working with two models, light and diffusers.
Work on location. Natural light. Working with two models and modifiers.
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