The Schedule Workshop 1 — The Basics of Portraiture: Light & Composition Objective: Understand light, composition, and connection with the subject. Theory: Types of light: natural vs. artificial Direction and quality of light Framing & composition Working with the subject: communication & posing basics Workshop 2 — Controlling Light: Using Reflectors & Simple Flash Objective: Learn to shape and control light. Theory: Reflectors and diffusers Using a single speedlight / flash Balancing ambient light and flash Workshop 3 — Expressive Portraits: Working with People Objective: Directing and interacting with subjects for emotional impact. Theory: Building rapport & trust Posing for expression, posture, mood Using movement and spontaneity Workshop 4 — Editorial / Storytelling Portraits Objective: Create portraits with context and story. Theory: Using environment and objects Visual storytelling in a single frame Planning an editorial shoot Workshop 5 — Studio & Advanced Techniques Objective: Studio lighting basics and advanced portrait styles. Theory: One-light and two-light setups Controlling shadows and highlights High key / low key portraits Creative portrait techniques (blur, texture, reflections) What to bring: You own a mirrorless or dslr camera, compact or analog camera. You’re not an absolute beginner in photography You already tried to work on your RAW images. You don’t work in P, and you already understand a little of aperture, shutterspeed and focal length.