Workshop: Studio Portraiture

Date and location to be confirmed

Join us for an exclusive Studio Portraiture Workshop at the Royal Pump Rooms Conservatory on Saturday, 5th April 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm.

This hands-on event led by Daniele Grandolfi and Nat Coalson is offered exclusively to members of the Leamington Spa Photographic Society, providing an opportunity to refine your studio portraiture skills with models, studio lighting and backdrops provided.

Meet Daniele Grandolfi
Trained in Milan’s prestigious fashion and studio portraiture scene, Daniele Grandolfi is renowned for his expertise in corporate headshots, fashion, and fine art portraiture. He will guide you through best practices in lighting, posing, and composition to elevate your portrait work.

Event Details

Date & Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Duration: TBC
Capacity: TBC
Skill Level: Ideal for beginner to intermediate photographers looking to develop their portrait photography techniques
Format: Hands-on workshop with live portrait demonstrations
Equipment: Studio lighting, backdrops, and modifiers provided.
Photographers must bring their own cameras
Live Models: Models will be available for practice
Cost: TBC

What we will cover

• Studio lighting mastery – Understand and control key, fill, and background lighting for professional portraits
• Posing & directing subjects – Learn how to work effectively with models to create natural and engaging portraits
• Camera settings & composition – Optimise your settings and framing for striking studio portraits
• Hands-on experience – Work directly with models under expert guidance to refine your approach
• Printing on-demand – Explore fine art printing demonstrations to see your work in a professional format, Nat will have a printer on site to make prints throughout the day.

Who Should Attend?

This event is exclusively offered to members of the Leamington Spa Photographic Society who are eager to enhance their studio portraiture skills.

Whether you are looking to gain confidence working with professional models or refine your technical approach, this workshop will provide an invaluable hands-on learning experience.

This is a rare opportunity to practice studio portraiture in a controlled, professional setting with expert guidance. Don’t miss out on this exclusive event designed specifically for Leamington Spa Photographic Society members!

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About Nat Coalson
Nathaniel Coalson ARPS is a professional fine art photographer and master printer who has worked in the visual arts since 1987. He is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop and Lightroom and the author of many instructional books in worldwide distribution, including Nature Photography Workshop and the popular series Lightroom: Streamlining Your Digital Photography Process. Nat is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society with a body of work that has earned numerous awards. He is also an experienced and acclaimed instructor who has taught photographers and artists working at all levels and across all genres. He is an ambassador and instructor for Adobe, Epson, Sony, X-Rite and other leading companies in the photographic industry. Nat is the owner and Director of Gallery Photiq in Royal Leamington Spa, UK. For more information and to see Nat's work, please visit NatCoalson.com.