Photosprouts Photography Workshops
San Francisco | Palo Alto

Photosprouts Photography Workshops

San Francisco

Natural Light Portraiture Workshop

Advanced Level 

Natural Light Portraiture



Book a Private Class on Your Preferred Date

In the Natural Light Portrait Workshop, you'll learn to see your surroundings in a whole new way, using the natural elements of a location to shape light as if you were in a studio. Together, we’ll dive into the three foundational rules of portraiture, explore techniques for creating timeless classical portraits, light and airy looks, and even harness the power of hard light to your advantage.


You'll also develop an eye for finding the best lighting and locations, learning to spot and avoid elements that might seem appealing at first glance but can create challenges for achieving professional looking images.


This class is all about helping you grow as a photographer and build confidence in your ability to create stunning portraits anywhere.


Group classes are no longer available; we currently accept one-on-one, private bookings only.

Quick Facts

Workshop Date

Your preferred date

Workshop Length

2 hours, in-person learning experience

One 45-minutes

Zoom meeting to review your work

 Location

San Francisco Bay Area

Composition

Make natural light work for you

Posing

Pricing

$560/person for a 2 hour, 1:1 private class

$440/person for a 2-person private class

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Fees for model ($80/hour) or bring your non-photographer friend as the model to save the modeling fee.

Remark: The discounted rate of $440/person is available when two clients book together for a shared class. To enjoy this rate, clients are responsible for arranging their own learning partner at the time of booking.

Please note that Photosprouts does not pair the client with another client to make it a 2-person private class.


Meet Your Coach, Christina

Christina, founder of Photosprouts Photography Workshops, has over a decade of experience in portrait photography and a passion for teaching.


Known for her thought-provoking and genuine teaching style, Christina creates a warm and supportive learning environment. She has a unique ability to step into her students' shoes, quickly identifying areas for growth and providing personalized guidance that inspires confidence and creativity.


With her expertise and tailored approach, Christina empowers photographers to develop their skills and achieve their artistic vision.


With carefully prepared learning materials presented in an organized and systematic manner, students will instantly see their transformation after the class with Christina.

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FAQ

  • What is the prerequisite?

    The Beginner & Intermediates I Photography Workshops OR ability to use the manual mode of your camera: Attendees are required to adjust the exposure in the manual mode VERY proficiently.


  • Do I need to bring my own camera?

    You can bring your camera & lenses.


    Equipment can be borrowed for free during the class.




  • What lenses will you recommend?

    1) Wide aperture prime lenses that have equivalent focal lengths of 50mm, 85mm, 105mm are capable of creating light & airy looking photos. 


    2) Alternatively, telephoto zoom lenses will also work.


    Examples:


    Prime lenses:


    Canon 85mm F1.2

    Canon/ Sony/ Nikon 85mm F1.4

    Canon/ Sony/ Nikon 85mm F1.8


    Canon 50mm F1.2

    Canon/ Sony/ Nikon 50mm F1.4

    Canon/ Sony/ Nikon 50mm F1.8


    Nikon/ Sigma 105mm F1.4


    Telephoto:


    24-105mm F4

    24-70mm F2.8

    70-200mm F2.8


    To learn more about equivalent focal lengths, full frame & crop sensor cameras, please sign up the Intermediate II Workshop.

What will you learn?

For Pros

Without the help of a flash, how do you make natural light work for you? How to see the light in any on-location site just like in a studio?


For Beginners & Intermediates

Train your eyes to see the light. Practice posing, composition and portrait focal lengths.

1. Location assessment & Lighting


It's all about the location.


In any given location, how do you find the prettiest natural light?


What is the strategy on a sunny day, overcast day and different times of the day?


What are the three types of shades?


How to turn harsh sunlight to your advantage?


How to shoot backlit pictures properly?


What is the Inverse Square Law of Light and how to apply in natural light portraiture?


2. Light quality: Soft vs Hard


  • 3 Types of Shades
  • Strategies for different weather/ light conditions: Sunny, overcast

3. Posing your subject & capturing authentic emotions

4. Improving photo composition

Also learn composition that applies to all types of portraiture, not only the Light & Airy Style. You will be able to use mundane objects in everyday life to compose your shots. 

5. Light & Airy Portraits

Not every location will give you the same result.

If you are looking for bright, fresh and airy looking type of portraits, learn to find a location that serves this purpose and more.

6. Turning hard light to your advantage

  • Photos from the Workshop


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