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Control light and create portraits with real impact
Portrait photography

Control light and create portraits with real impact

Learn how to position your subject, recognise useful light and take creative control of natural light and flash in real shooting situations.

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Professional models Natural light and flash Hands-on shooting
Practical photography training

Learn by working through real photographic decisions

Portrait photography becomes far less intimidating once you understand what the light is doing. These workshops turn lighting, posing, backgrounds and exposure into clear decisions you can repeat on future shoots.

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See useful light

Recognise direction, quality, contrast and colour before positioning your subject.

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Pose naturally

Guide people without making the portrait feel stiff, forced or over-directed.

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Use the background

Choose angles, framing and depth that support the person rather than distract.

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Add flash confidently

Balance artificial and ambient light to control mood, exposure and consistency.

Photography workshops in Hampshire

These practical portrait photography workshops take place in Hampshire and use real shooting situations with professional models to develop confidence with natural light, flash, posing, backgrounds and camera control.

Build your knowledge

Useful guides before your workshop

Brush up on the camera controls and techniques that will help you get even more from the practical session.

Aperture Understand aperture and its effect on portraits. Read guide → Depth of Field Learn how to control background blur. Read guide → Autofocus Modes Choose the right focus behaviour for your subject. Read guide → Focus Area Modes Control where the camera searches for focus. Read guide → White Balance Keep skin tones and colour looking natural. Read guide →
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Upcoming portrait workshops

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The right fit

Who these workshops suit

Suitable for photographers who want to become more confident photographing people. Beginners moving beyond Auto mode are welcome, while intermediate photographers can refine lighting and creative control.

Come prepared

What to bring

  • A DSLR or mirrorless camera you are comfortable using
  • A portrait-friendly lens such as a 50mm, 85mm or zoom
  • A charged battery and clear memory card
  • A speedlight if you own one, although shared equipment may be used
  • A willingness to experiment and ask questions
Choose with confidence

Not sure which portrait workshop matches your level?

Tell Andy what you currently shoot and whether you want help with natural light, flash, posing or the complete portrait process.

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