People Photography Workshop - Ottawa

Schedule

Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

National Arts Centre | Ottawa, ON

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Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn all about people photography hands-on!
About this Event

Take your portrait and people photography to the next level with Learn Photography Canada's People Photography Workshop! In this engaging, small-group experience, you'll receive hands-on, in-person coaching from expert LPC instructors as you dive into the essential skills that make stunning people photos—from communication and posing to lighting, backgrounds, and equipment/lens selection. Whether you're capturing friends, clients, or candid street portraits, this workshop is your chance to build confidence, refine your technique, and create portraits with real impact.


Agenda
Welcome & Orientation

Info: Meet your coach & fellow photographers.

Quick overview of the day’s focus areas.

Gear check: recommended lenses, settings, and accessories.


Communication for Better Portraits

Info: How to build rapport quickly with your subject.

Techniques to relax and direct people naturally.

Making people feel confident in front of the lens.

Practice: directing your partner for natural expressions.


Posing Essentials: Posing Individuals, Couples, and Small Groups

Info: Tips for flattering angles, posture, and hand placement.

Using body language to tell a story.

Practice with peer feedback and coach guidance.


Lighting Techniques for People Photography

Info: Natural vs artificial light: how to use each creatively.

Working with reflectors, diffusers & flash (on and off-camera).

Practice in various lighting setups with hands-on guidance.


Using Backdrops & Environments

Info: Choosing backdrops that enhance your subject.

Using depth, texture, and negative space creatively.

Working with urban, nature, and improvised settings.

Practice session using different backgrounds.


Wrap-Up & Photo Review

Info: Group debrief and photo highlights.

Coach feedback & tips for improvement.

Next steps: editing, showcasing your work, and advanced learning.

Info on LPC certification & upcoming workshops.


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Where is it happening?

National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 297.00

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