

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Portrait Workshop - Portobello Photography School
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Make thoughtful and meaningful portraits with the support of an award-winning photographer in a supportive seaside setting .About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/02fbab00-f8a7-11f0-9f04-cbd844a8a117-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg A day making photographic portraits with the technical and creative support of professional photographer and experienced educator Alicia Bruce. Start the day with a delicious hot drink courtesy of The Little Green Van.Over the course of the day you will learn how to get better quality photographs, make use of and appreciate the quality of available light.We will cover:CompositionLightingSymbolismPositioningTechnical considerationsEngaging and guiding the sitterOur base for the day with be picturesque Portobello Promenade (subject to change depending on distancing rules), beach and surrounding area.About the tutorAlicia Bruce has 20 years of photographic experience and over 10 years teaching experience and a teaching qualification. She is currently Teaching Fellow in Photography at the University of Edinburgh and Photography Tutor at Edinburgh College of Art (BA (Hons). She also taught popular photography weekends at Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow for 10 years.Alicia has exhibited and published her photography internationally winning several awards, including the Royal Scottish Academy Morton Award. Her work is held in several public and private collections, including National Galleries of Scotland and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago. Recent commissions include Zero Tolerance’s ‘Violence Unseen’, ‘209 Women’ at the UK Parliament, ‘Our World Heritage’ for Edinburgh World Heritage. Her teaching page is: https://aliciabruce.co.uk/teaching/About PortobelloPortobello is Edinburgh's seaside suburb with a thriving, dynamic community, beach and promenade and ever-changing sea and skyscape. It is 20 minutes by bus from the city centre.Who is the course suitable for?This course is suitable for absolute beginners, enthusiasts and experienced practitioners looking to improve their portraiture skills. If you are an absolute beginner you can also sign up for The Camera workshop to gain a deeper understanding of your camera or go straight for The Photographic Portrait.--What to bring?Participants should bring a DSLR camera or mirrorless camera with batteries charged and a cleared memory card, a notebook and pen.You can also use a smartphone or compact camera but accept that you may not be able to explore all techniques taught.A tripod is optional.Lunch and/or snacks for yourself. A 45 minute lunch break is allocated (1-145pm)for participants to enjoy their own lunch purchased from one of the multiple options available locally.Dress for the changeable weather in Edinburgh. Wind and waterproof items are recommended. The tutor will likely be in waterproofs, wellies and welly socks.All students will be provided with a printed workshop schedule and some introductory learning resources.Release of liability.Everyone taking part in this Portobello Photography School activity does so at their own risk. The host assumes no responsibility for anyone attending this event. The host will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. By signing up to the event or attending the participant agrees to these terms and conditions.Participants consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this event.Refund Policy.You can cancel or change your booking at any time within 30 days of the event. Eventbrite's fee is non-refundable. Should the host have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances you will be offered a free transfer to the next course. All course transfer requests incur a £15 transfer fee up to 14 days before the workshop, £35 transfer fee up until 48 hours before, no refunds therafter. P articipants must transfer themselves via their eventbrite booking. The host cannot do this on your behalf. By booking you are agreeing to these terms.Unfortunately, gift vouchers cannot be refunded but you can transfer as above.PUBLIC TOILETS IN PORTOBELLO:- Straiton Place Park (2 mins from our meeting point), EH15 2BB https://maps.app.goo.gl/tA4MSRHubJqdU9N97- 4 Bath Street, EH15 1EY https://maps.app.goo.gl/feCb2xLMSumBAQgN8- Pipe Lane (with accessible toilet – behind Oscars chip van on the Prom), EH15 1 BRhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/H7HeNonDMkD59mWe8- -------------------------Covid-19, Important Information.This course will be following the most current Scottish Government Covid-19 advice. Participants must adhere to the most up to date restrictions and hygiene procedures. It is expected that all participants shall follow the most up to date distancing advice and hygiene procedures at all times. The host reserves the right to dismiss participants who do not respect the procedures or the rights of others to learn safely.Any participant displaying or has been in recent contact with someone displaying symptoms of Covid-19 at the time of the event should NOT attend unless we are working online instead of in person.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/032d6960-f8a7-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w740-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/034b2a90-f8a7-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w740-h740-dc010164-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/036f5460-f8a7-11f0-9f04-cbd844a8a117-rimg-w740-h740-dc90acd2-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/038db1d0-f8a7-11f0-9f04-cbd844a8a117-rimg-w740-h740-dc015b6a-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/03aaafb0-f8a7-11f0-9f04-cbd844a8a117-rimg-w740-h740-dc5e4e44-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/03d06020-f8a7-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w740-h740-dccc0001-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/03fb8ed0-f8a7-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w740-h740-dc1b1a16-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/04266f60-f8a7-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w740-h740-dcffce01-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/04565900-f8a7-11f0-9f04-cbd844a8a117-rimg-w740-h740-dca9a394-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0482e740-f8a7-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w740-h740-dc606160-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/04ac6840-f8a7-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w776-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portobello/portrait-workshop-portobello-photography-school/100001978384950644
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, meetups, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours
  - Location: Portobello Swim Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.96, max: 81.96, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portobello
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Portobello Swim Centre
- **lat**: 55.952586
- **long**: -3.1061053
- **full address**: Portobello Swim Centre, Pittville Street, Portobello, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Portobello Photography School (https://allevents.in/org/portobello-photography-school/23203782)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Portobello Swim Centre, Pittville Street, Portobello, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 81.96 up to 81.96 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Portobello Photography School
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, meetups, photography
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 5 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** Portobello Swim Centre
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Portrait Workshop - Portobello Photography School ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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