Learn & Practice Outdoor Portrait Photography with a Model
Master natural light. Elevate your portraits. Discover the essential dos and don’ts of portrait photography, and practice with a model!
Date and time
Location
Crystal Palace Park
Thicket Road London SE19 2GA United KingdomAgenda
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Coffee in a cafe with a short lesson on Portrait photography
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Explore different backgrounds and compositions with model
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
More practice on different posing and close-ups
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your portrait game, this hands-on outdoor workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn directly from a professional photographer and build your confidence shooting with a real model in natural light.
Set in a beautiful outdoor location in London, this small-group session will guide you through the key principles of portrait photography—from working with your subject and finding flattering light, to composition, directing poses, and camera settings. You’ll receive real-time feedback as you shoot, and leave with beautiful images for your portfolio.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
- How to work with natural light & reflectors
- Effective communication and posing with a model
- Camera settings and lens choices for portraits
- Framing, composition, and background control
- How to build confidence directing your subject
🧑🎓 Who this is for:
- Beginner to intermediate photographers
- DSLR/Mirrorless camera users (or advanced phone photographers)
- Anyone who wants to capture expressive, natural portraits outdoors
🗓️ Details:
- 📍 Location: [Beautiful Crystal Palace Park – exact location sent upon booking]
- 📷 Model will be provided
- 👥 Small group (limited spots to ensure personal guidance)
- 💬 Bring your questions — the session is interactive and supportive!
📸 Heads up! We only need 2 participants to run this class. If it doesn’t go ahead, we shall reschedule to another day or you get a full refund via Eventbrite. No risk, just learning and fun! ✨
👉 Spots are limited — sign up now to secure your place!
Frequently asked questions
Willow is a professional photographer known for capturing the essence of life through his photography. Drawing from his background in fashion media and magazines, his work has been used for established corporations and featured in esteemed publications.
In this class, you will learn essential techniques for posing, capturing different body types, shooting in various daylight conditions, and designing effective backgrounds for stunning portraits, all while gaining hands-on experience with your camera.
Absolutely! This class is suitable for photographers of all skill levels, whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a more experienced photographer seeking to refine your portrait techniques. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
For the class, it's recommended to bring a standard 85mm lens or longer, a zoom lens, or even a wide-angle lens if you have one. This will allow you to explore various portrait styles, including environmental portraits, and make the most of the shooting techniques we’ll cover. Don't forget your came
Tripods are not necessary, but do consider bringing any other accessories you regularly use, like reflectors or external flash units, to enhance your shooting
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