Description
What you will learn
This is a practical workshop for photographers who photograph couples, or want to start. You learn how to create couple photos with a cinematic feel: warm light, natural movement and real connection between two people.
- Use golden hour and backlight to shape a cinematic look.
- Compose with depth: foreground, framing and lens choice for storytelling.
- Direct couples with simple prompts so movement and emotion feel real, not posed.
- Put nervous couples at ease and keep the session flowing.
- Build a small, coherent set of images that tells a story, ready for your portfolio.
Itinerary
The workshop lasts 6 hours. The start time moves with the season so that the second shoot happens at golden hour. I confirm the exact time and meeting point for each edition.
- 0:00 Welcome and introductions. Meet the group, share your goals and check your gear.
- 0:20 Theory. Cinematic light, composition, lenses and storytelling for couples.
- 1:00 Directing demo. Prompts, movement and connection, shown live.
- 1:40 Break.
- 2:00 Live shoot 1. Shoot real couples at an Amsterdam location, with me next to you.
- 3:30 Break.
- 3:45 Live shoot 2. Golden hour: apply everything you learned.
- 5:15 Review and feedback. We look at your images together and I give you personal feedback.
Who it is for
Photographers of any level who want to feel confident photographing couples: beginners building a portfolio, and professionals who want a more cinematic style. Bring your own camera.
What is included
- A small group of maximum 5 photographers.
- Real couples to photograph.
- Theory, a directing demo and two live shoots.
- Personal feedback on your images.
Practical details
- Location: Amsterdam, outdoors, with a private studio or indoor space as a backup in bad weather.
- Language: English.
- Dates: announced per edition. Message me to be the first to know.
