Workshops & Masterclasses
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Conceptual Portrait Workshop - Portrait and Idea
Organizer: Manarat Al Saadiyat Photography Studio in collaboration with Nikon Middle East / Nikon School.
Instructor: Abdullah Al Hashmi.
Location: MAS Theater
Date: 15th June 2025
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Level: Advanced – Open to All
Fee: Free
Brief:
Conceptual Portrait is where you will build your own idea and concept in your small corner. You will be involved in creating all your imagination and make it real by the location setup, lighting, creating mood, costume, and many other tools that you will be impressed by.
This is an advanced workshop that requires knowledge of all the basics of lighting and camera operation. The session is fully practical, with on-scene explanation during the photoshoot.
Agenda:
- Overview of conceptual portrait photography
- Brief look at inspiring examples
- Concept Creation & Planning
- Quick idea sketching: What story do you want to tell?
- Choosing mood, props, and styling
- Lighting and composition brainstorming
- Scene Setup & Lighting
- Build your small corner (props, costume, mood)
- Set up lights creatively based on your concept
- Instructor live guidance and feedback
- Live Photoshoot & On-Scene Guidance
- Capture your conceptual portrait
- Instructor support: pose direction, lighting tweaks, problem-solving
- Focus on mood, emotion, and visual storytelling
- Tips for editing conceptual portraits
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