Workshops: The Art of Posing / Shaping the Light
We are proposing two workshops in May 2026.:
Saturday, May 23rd from 10.00 to 16.00
Shaping the Light for Portrait Photography – Introduction to Studio Photography
(with Alena Massen/Portrait Photographer and Patrick Massen/Lighting & Studio Setup)
Sunday, May 24th from 14.00-17.00
The Art of Posing – Mastering the Language of Body and Portrait Direction
(with Alena Massen/Portrait Photographer and Patrick Massen/assistant)
Shaping the Light for Portrait Photography
Want to step into the world of studio photography but don’t know where to start?
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to give you a solid foundation in studio lighting, equipment, and technique—all in a practical, no-pressure environment.
We’ll start with an introduction to studio photography, covering key concepts like light theory, equipment, and camera settings. Through live demonstrations, you’ll learn how to control and shape light to create different effects.
The second half of the workshop is all about hands-on experience! You’ll have the possibility to photograph a model in two different lighting setups—under guided instruction and experimenting on your own to build confidence and create portfolio-worthy images.
Workshop Overview:
📷 Introduction – Welcome, overview of studio photography.
📷 Light Theory & Equipment – Understanding light, modifiers, and essential studio gear.
📷 Camera Settings for Studio Work – Mastering aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in a controlled environment.
🍽 Lunch Break – A chance to network and discuss insights with fellow participants.
📷 Practical Studio Photography – Hands-on session with our model, using two different lighting setups and modifiers.
📷 Wrap-Up & Q&A – Recap of key takeaways, final questions, and feedback.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for beginners in studio photography, but participants should have:
✅ Basic experience with natural light photography
✅ An understanding of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), as we will not cover these in depth
✅ Their own DSLR or mirrorless camera, as this is a hands-on workshop
If you’re comfortable shooting in manual or semi-automatic modes and ready to explore studio lighting, this workshop is perfect for you!
General language will be english.
Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 May from 10.00 to 16.00
📍 Location: Massen Photography Studio in Platen (Préizerdaul/Luxembourg)
💰 Price: Early Bird (until April 30th) 179 €, after April 30th the price will go up to 199 € (price includes little snacks & drinks throughout the day, lunch is not included in the price, but all participants, who want, could have lunch together at a restaurant nearby, 2 min. walk)
🎟 Limited Spots – Secure Your Place until May 13th
The Art of posing
Mastering the Language of Body and Portrait Direction
When the body feels right, everything else follows.
Hosted by Alena Massen, expert in portrait posing, this workshop will help you guide people naturally and confidently in front of the camera. You’ll learn how to avoid stiff poses, create more ease, and refine portraits through small adjustments.
Workshop Overview:
📷 Pose people naturally and confidently
📷 Help people relax in front of the camera
📷 Avoid stiff and awkward positions
📷 Guide people step by step
📷 Use small adjustments that elevate your portraits
📷 Practice to pose with our model
📷 Wrap-Up & Q&A – Recap of key takeaways, final questions, and feedback.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for photographers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, who want to pose people with more confidence, sensitivity, and ease. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience behind the camera, you will learn practical techniques to guide clients and people more naturally and create stronger, more authentic portraits.
General language will be english.
Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, 24 May from 14.00 to 17.00
📍 Location: Massen Photography Studio in Platen (Préizerdaul/Luxembourg)
💰 Price: Early Bird (until April 30th) 149 €, after April 30th the price will go up to 169 € (price includes little snacks & drinks throughout the afternoon.
🎟 Limited Spots – Secure Your Place until May 13th
Each workshop can be booked individually, or you can book both workshops together for a preferred price of 299 € (instead of 328 €) as Early Bird (until April 30th) or for 339 € (instead of 368 €) after April 30th.
Registration to the workshop(s)
Please fill in the below form to register for the workshop on 23rd and/or 24th May 2026.
Please note that after your registration you receive an invoice for a deposit of 75 € (per workshop) which is non-refundable if you cancel after May 13th 2026. The remaining amount will be invoiced before the workshop(s) and has to be fully paid until 18 May 2026.
We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if we have less than 5 participants. In that case we will of course refund all paid amounts.
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