# Event Details - **Event Name**: A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn the secrets for better portraits of individuals, couples and groups and plus the opportunity to practice in a park setting.About this EventDo you wonder why your snapshots don’t have the pop of professional portraits? Do you freeze up when it comes time to pose your family for a group photo? Do your subjects look stiff in the photos you take? In this class, we’ll be sharing the secrets to taking better portraits of individuals, couples and groups and giving you the opportunity to practice in a park setting. While this workshop is sponsored by Nikon, all camera makes and models are welcomed.You will learn:Posing basics for individuals, couples, and groupsHow to identify good locations outdoorsTechniques to create authentic emotions during portraitsMethods for creating visually appealing group portraitsHow lens choice affects your photographsThe first class, on Friday, Aug. 21, from 5:30-7:30pm will be held at the classroom at the Camera Company on Odana Road. We’ll dive into the basics of posing individuals, couples and groups. We’ll discuss both traditional posing and the things you can look for to make your photos feel more natural, and we’ll talk about techniques for more candid images as well.Then, on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10:00am -1:00pm we’ll meet at the entrance to Picnic Point, 2004 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705. While there, we will explore how to scout for good locations and then you’ll have a chance to pose other photographers and practice your skills. Your instructor will help guide you to identify key problems in a scene and how to correct them.Nikon will have a supply of camera bodies and portrait lenses for you to use!We will return to the Camera Company classroom on Tuesday, August 25, at 5:30 to 7:30 pm to review your images and discuss questions you have after making photos.This class is limited to 12 participants.What you should bring:A camera that has a lens with focal length between 35mm and 105mm (but you can simply use your phone camera if you choose or use the Nikon gear) and a desire to learnYour InstructorSteve Daubs, CPP, has taken photographs for hundreds of families, seniors, and couples over the past 12 years. With a background in photojournalism as well as advanced training in multiple genres of portrait photography, he brings a deep understanding of what makes a photograph compelling. He not only shows you how to capture the images you want to capture, but he explains why a photograph works or doesn’t. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/a-hands-on-course-about-outdoor-portraiture-sponsored-by-nikon/100001994711956157 - **Event Categories**: workshops, photography, trips-adventures, first-friday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Camera Company - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.89, max: 161.89, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Madison - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: The Camera Company - **lat**: 43.0571603 - **long**: -89.49926590000001 - **full address**: The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd, Madison, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fba1d76b896b60214706b481ba5c0dd942cef244bf54a5214e8e10c483341707-rimg-w1200-h800-dc312e03-gmir.jpg?v=1784732892 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon being held? - **A:** A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd, Madison, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon? - **A:** A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon is organized by The Camera Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A hands-on Course about Outdoor Portraiture sponsored by Nikon is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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