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A studio full of light, ideas, and conversation
Learn to see, feel, and build with light. My studio in Wijchen is designed for working, but above all for discovering. We start with a conversation about what you want to learn or where you are stuck. Then we build the light step by step. Sometimes with one lamp, sometimes with several. We use what is available: reflections, walls, daylight, perhaps a backdrop or a piece of foil that refracts the light slightly differently.
We work with a model, but I will also put you in front of the lens from time to time. Not to pose, but to feel what light does. How it feels to sit in front of the camera. I think that's incredibly important to be able to make the right connection. We discuss everything we do out loud, so you learn from the process.
“Aportrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.”
Technique and feeling
The one-on-one workshop is suitable for amateur photographers and professionals who want to deepen their portrait photography skills. Whether you are just starting out with flash photography or already have experience with studios, we will build on your knowledge and style.
We discuss settings, light modifiers, reflectors, and the use of continuous light or flash. But we also talk about posture, connection, and calmness. About what makes a good portrait, and why a photo is moving.
This workshop is not a lesson but a conversation about photography, about seeing, and about choices.
What you can expect
We work together for four hours. During that time, we build one or more setups, discuss the images in between, and you learn to really understand light. Half of the time we work with a model, and the other half we use to observe, analyze, and try new things.
The focus is on insight. How do you take control? How do you play with light? How do you trust your own eye? Afterwards, you will go home with images, but above all with ideas. New ways of looking. Probably a renewed curiosity about portrait photography.
Who this workshop is designed for
This one-on-one portrait photography workshop is for anyone who wants to advance their skills. For those who want to understand why a photo works. For those who are not looking for buttons but for direction. Who want to see things differently, interact, and develop their own style.
Whether you use portrait photography for clients, personal projects, or your own growth, here you can practice, fail, and discover. Everything is allowed. Everything is open for discussion.
Why one-on-one?
Because learning is personal. You often get less done in a group. In a one-on-one workshop, you have all the attention. Everything revolves around your way of working, your style, your questions.
We take the time to really look at what you want to learn. That could be about light, direction, or how to bring depth and tranquility to your portraits. The best moment of such a session is that moment when the light is just right and the portrait comes to life.
Investing in yourself
You don't become a good portrait photographer overnight. You grow by doing, learning, talking, and observing. This one-on-one workshop is an investment in your development as a photographer. We will work intensively together for four hours in my studio in Wijchen. We will briefly discuss the session beforehand by email or phone to ensure it is tailored to your needs, and during the workshop we will work with a model so that you can put everything into practice right away.
The price for this personal workshop is €595, including model and preliminary consultation.
About Michiel Heijmans
I am a photographer, mentor, and creator. My work revolves around people, both in the studio and on the street. In my portrait photography, I combine technique with intuition, and I teach others to do the same.
In my one-on-one workshops, I share not only what I know, but above all how I see things. Not based on rules, but on experience.
Would you like to know more about how I work? Take a look at the page about portrait photography, which forms the basis for everything I do in these workshops.
Ready to discover what light can do for you?
This one-on-one portrait photography workshop in Wijchen is the perfect way to grow in your profession or hobby. You will not only learn to take better photos, but also to see better.
After you register, I will contact you as soon as possible to set a date. Please give me at least two weeks to prepare, so I can arrange for our model and vacuum the studio, to name just a few things!
