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Outdoor Studio Portraiture

Master the art of outdoor portraiture with a simple one-light setup in this hands-on workshop. Learn to scout ideal locations, balance natural and artificial light, and pose clients for flattering, professional results. Gain the confidence to adapt studio techniques to outdoor environments and streamline your workflow for efficient, high-quality outdoor shoots.

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  • 16 and older
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  • 108 N Alfred St, Alexandria, VA
  • 3 hours & 30 minutes

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What you'll learn in this portrait photography class:

Step outside the studio and into the picturesque neighborhoods of Old Town Alexandria with Laura Hatcher as your guide. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to create professional-quality outdoor portraits and headshots using a simple one-light setup. Learn to harness natural surroundings, scout ideal locations, and adapt studio techniques to outdoor environments.

With Laura’s expert guidance, you’ll gain the confidence to deliver stunning results outdoors while maintaining the polished look of indoor portraits.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Lighting on Location: How to use a one-light setup to balance natural and artificial light.
  • Location Scouting: Identifying ideal outdoor spots for portraiture.
  • Essential Gear: Portable lighting, modifiers, and tools to simplify outdoor sessions.
  • Techniques for Posing: Guiding clients to achieve flattering and natural expressions.
  • Workflow & Efficiency: Tips to streamline your outdoor sessions for maximum productivity.
By the end of this class, you’ll:

  • Understand how to adapt studio lighting techniques to outdoor settings.
  • Be equipped to create professional portraits and headshots in natural environments.
  • Feel confident navigating location challenges and working efficiently with clients.

School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313

Refund Policy

  • A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 6 business days from the scheduled class.
  • If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 6 business days or less, no refund or credit will be given.

Please check the name and date of the class carefully.

  • Requests to reschedule a class will incur a $20 processing fee provided notice is given more than 6 business days prior to the class.
  • If request to reschedule is given less than 6 business days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.

If the school cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Capital Photography Center

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Capital Photography Center was created by Marie Joabar who for more than a decade was the Education Programs Manager and Corporate Trainer at Penn Camera, one of Washington D.C.’s long standing photography retailers. Marie developed that company’s educational program growing it from...

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