THE PORTRAIT
Online natural light portrait workshop over three days
INJECT CREATIVITY INTO YOUR PRACTICE WITH A GENTLE AND CONTEMPLATIVE APPROACH TO NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITS
Laura Hynd has made portraits for national and international publications including, The New York Times, The Observer, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times Magazine, Washington Post amongst others
She also incorporates portraits into her photographic projects, exhibited and published internationally
Laura values natural light as the ultimate source of light on all skin. She uses minimum equipment and promotes a calm and considered approach to portrait making. With full and complete respect for those being photographed
WORKSHOP DATES
FEB 2026
THURS 26th Feb 6pm - 7.30pm
SAT 28th Feb 10am - 11am
SUN 1st March 10am - 11.30am
Sessions are recorded and available to view for one week
WHO IS THE PORTRAIT ONLINE FOR?
You would like to gain more confidence with your portrait photography
You have a photographic project that would benefit from an element of portraiture, but you don’t know where to start
You are the designated family photographer and want to create something more than you are offering
You are a student wanting more experience and professional know-how when it comes to portraits and photo industry tips
You are a professional photographer who wants to simplify your approach or move into portrait commissions
You love portraits and want to consider alternative strategies to develop and create your style
WORKSHOP INCLUDES
COMMUNITY
Special sharing circle within The Village, Bloom School's online community
(Access granted ahead of workshop to get to know one another)
ACTIVITIES
You will make portrait/s on Friday and / or Saturday and share with participants on our online community platform, (please ensure you have access to a willing 'sitter' and indoor daylight)
LECTURES
1 Natural Light photographers
2 Introduction to Laura Hynd's portrait practice
3 Portraiture for publication, projects and personal
RESOURCES
Downloads will be provided to keep on file, including hints and tips for portraits and inspirational portrait photographic artist to check out
Recorded lectures from workshop accessible for one week after the workshop
ONLY
£99!
MORE INFO
The emphasis will be on indoor portraits. Some methods can be adapted after the workshop for outdoor photography
No technical camera tuition is given
