Outdoor Studio Portraiture
Step outside the studio and learn how to create beautiful natural light portraits by balancing the outdoor light with a studio light set-up. This hands-on class 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.
You might also enjoy our other Portrait and Lighting type classes
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.
Class Limit: 6 participants.
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Laura Hatcher is an award winning and published event, headshot and portrait photographer based in Alexandria, Virginia. She started her photographic journey while on active duty with the United States Navy. Laura, now a retired Naval Officer, opened a small studio in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria and is enjoying her second career as a full time photographer. She continues to serve the Veteran community with her headshot and military ceremony photography.
Class Cancellation Policy
- A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 5 business days from the scheduled class.
- If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 5 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 5 business days prior to the class. If request to reschedule is given less than business 5 days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.
- If Capital Photography Center cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.
