People Photography Workshop - Calgary

Take your portrait and people photography to the next level with Learn Photography Canada's People Photography Workshop! In this engaging, small-group experience, you'll receive hands-on, in-person coaching from expert LPC instructors as you dive into the essential skills that make stunning people photos—from communication and posing to lighting, backgrounds, and equipment/lens selection. Whether you're capturing friends, clients, or candid street portraits, this workshop is your chance to build confidence, refine your technique, and create portraits with real impact.

Info: Meet your coach & fellow photographers.


Quick overview of the day’s focus areas.


Gear check: recommended lenses, settings, and accessories.

Info: How to build rapport quickly with your subject.


Techniques to relax and direct people naturally.


Making people feel confident in front of the lens.


Practice: directing your partner for natural expressions.

Info: Tips for flattering angles, posture, and hand placement.


Using body language to tell a story.


Practice with peer feedback and coach guidance.

Info: Natural vs artificial light: how to use each creatively.


Working with reflectors, diffusers & flash (on and off-camera).


Practice in various lighting setups with hands-on guidance.

Info: Choosing backdrops that enhance your subject.


Using depth, texture, and negative space creatively.


Working with urban, nature, and improvised settings.


Practice session using different backgrounds.

Info: Group debrief and photo highlights.


Coach feedback & tips for improvement.


Next steps: editing, showcasing your work, and advanced learning.


Info on LPC certification & upcoming workshops.

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