Studio portrait in motion – photography workshop with Quadralite
A six-hour workshop with Maja Kupidura on freezing movement, studio lighting and photographing a professional ballerina.
Join our new studio portrait-in-motion workshop with Maja Kupidura!
Want to use lighting more effectively and create dynamic images? We will show you how to freeze movement, choose flash settings and work with a professional ballerina in front of the camera.
During the 6-hour workshop:
- See how an experienced photographer approaches portraits in motion.
- Understand studio lighting, flashes and modifiers.
- Learn how shutter speed affects moving subjects.
- Understand how camera settings influence the result.
- Practice attention to detail and deliberate image-making.
- Plan a session from the choice of lights and modifiers to positioning them.
Program:
10:00 – Welcome and start
10:15–11:00 – Theory: Quadralite lights, freezing motion with flash, portrait basics, lighting setup and preparing the model.
11:00–12:00 – Static portrait with one and two lights, work with a professionally prepared model and different modifiers.
12:00–14:00 – Portrait in motion with a professional ballerina, 3- and 4-flash setups.
14:00–14:15 – Coffee break.
14:15–15:45 – Photoshop editing: masks, layers, actions, color grading, dodge & burn.
15:45–16:00 – Closing and certificates.
After the workshop a Facebook group will be created for participants to share images and questions.
Why take part?
- Learn the practical workflow of an experienced photographer.
- Discover proven flash settings for freezing motion.
- Learn where to begin with studio lighting.
- Receive a course completion certificate.
- Ask an experienced photographer questions.
- Get post-course support in a dedicated group.
- Photograph a professional ballerina for your portfolio.
Who is it for?
- DSLR and mirrorless users familiar with basic camera functions.
- Photographers looking for a new field to explore.
- Amateurs seeking inspiration.
- People beginning to work with studio lighting.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about flashes, modifiers and freezing motion.
Instructor
Maja Kupidura – Quadralite ambassador. Connected with photography since childhood, she now works with portrait, sensual and fine-art photography and runs her own studio where she teaches and creates sessions.
Date: 22 March 2022
Time: 10:00–16:00
Location: Studio Lit House, Sikorki 21c/4, Kraków
Price: PLN 649/person