Studio Photography: The Art of Portraiture
Learn the fundamentals of studio portrait photography through a hands-on session focused on light, composition, and working with your subject. Experiment with different lighting setups, understand how they shape a portrait, and develop your own approach to creating expressive images.
Please bring your own camera. As every camera has its own settings and configuration, you’ll work directly with your own equipment throughout the class.
CHF 190.– | 3 hours | English
How the class unfolds
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1 — READ THE LIGHT
Familiarize yourself with the studio and learn to see how light shapes a portrait, from soft natural light to more controlled setups. Explore direction, intensity, shadows, and simple tools to create different moods and atmospheres.
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2 — DIRECT THE PORTRAIT
Discover how composition, posing, expression, and connection come together. Learn to guide your subject naturally and create portraits that feel relaxed, considered, and authentic.
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3 — FIND YOUR FRAME
Put it all into practice through a hands-on portrait session. Experiment with camera settings, lenses, light, and different approaches to build your own visual language and create portraits with character.
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INCLUDED:
– Professional studio equipment
– Props and objects to practice and create your composition
– Guidance and practical exercises
– Image reviews & feedback
Please bring your own camera. As every camera has its own settings and configuration, you’ll work directly with your own equipment throughout the class.
