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Mastering Portrait Photography

bySplash Movement StudioWorkshops held in Bengaluru and MumbaiStarts from₹1,450 Per ParticipantView full gallery

Stop shooting on Auto and learn to direct your subject. These 3-hour sessions teach you to use natural light and master your DSLR for authentic, unposed portraits.

This is the hero image for my Portrait Photography workshop. It captures the natural, relaxed feel I encourage in my sessions. We focus on learning to take authentic portraits like this one by understanding light and connecting with your subject.

Here are the key details for the portrait workshop. I make sure we cover practical skills, like how to shoot in natural light and, just as importantly, how to guide someone to get a great, unposed shot. It’s all hands-on learning.

About Mastering Portraits

We keep these sessions small because portraiture is as much about interaction as it is about camera settings. You will be working with a live model, so expect to practice actual posing techniques rather than just staring at your camera screen. Bring your own DSLR, even if it is just a kit lens, and be prepared to move around to find the best natural light.

3-hour hands-on workshops in Mumbai — Approved by the tribe
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Splash Movement Studio

Workshops held in Bengaluru and MumbaiStarts from ₹1,450 Per Participant

We are Splash Movement Studio, and we believe anyone can take a great photo if they stop stressing about the settings. We run these workshops to get you off the Auto mode button and into the world of natural light, where the real magic happens.

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