Mastering Portrait Photography On Location In Oxford
Everywhere you look, there is beautiful light. Whether it’s the harsh midsummer sun, a hazy overcast sky, the warmth of a winter sunset or the glow of the high street shop fronts, you are surrounded by usable light. And when you’re out on location, the joy of finding that perfect patch for a picture? Well, for a photographer, at least, not much beats it.
In this portrait photography workshop on location in Oxford, we will spend the day hunting down light and exploring different locations, using the streets and alleyways of this iconic city around you as your studio and inspiration!
Working with just your camera, a lens, and your client is one of the fastest and most creative ways to produce stunning portraits particularly in amongst the buzz of a vibrant city. Whether you are an aspiring pro or an experienced enthusiast, learn how to take beautiful portraits with nothing more than your camera and a sharp eye.
We will show how light affects your images and how to make the very best of any location:
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- The fundamentals of reading light
- The principles of creating stunning portraits
- Understanding the limits of your camera settings (and just how much the technology can achieve!)
- Lighting the face and the figure
- Finding and using those perfect patches of light in the everyday environment
- Getting incredible light out of everyday situations
- Posing and guiding your subject to get the best out of them
- Dealing with the weather (but let’s hope it’s a hot, sunny day!)
- Ongoing personal feedback
The number of attendees is strictly limited to 6 in this workshop, ensuring everyone has plenty of time to apply what is being shown. This is a hands-on day rather than a desk-based masterclass. Paul will assess your images throughout the day and provide guidance and feedback.
This workshop is intended for all skill levels, whether you’re an enthusiast just beginning your journey or an established pro looking for ways to create incredible images while out and about. Whatever level you are, you’ll leave the day inspired and full of ideas and confidence to create stunning portraits wherever you might find yourself!
Please note this is an on-location workshop in Oxford, so we anticipate a significant amount of walking and spending time out on the street – you will need suitable clothing (whatever the weather may throw at us!)
If you have questions about the workshop, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we will be happy to talk you through it!
Each attendee will be invited to our exclusive (and private) Facebook Group, where we post all of the technical notes, behind-the-scenes insights, top tips and early bookings for our future workshops.
Details
| Workshop | Mastering Portrait Photography On Location In Oxford | Date: | June 9, 2025 | Ability | All Levels | Location | Oxford City Centre | Timing | Full Day |
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Some Lovely Feedback
“Mastering Portrait Photography on Location was an exceptional workshop, blending Paul’s technical expertise, artistic and creative insight along with Sarah’s meticulous organisation skills worked a treat which made for a super day in Oxford.”
“A very educational and fun day with a great group of people. Excellent tuition, great food and some lovely images at the end of it all!”
“Paul & Sarah’s passion for their craft was infectious, fostering a dynamic interactive learning environment. I left with newfound skills and inspiration, I am eager to apply what I learned.”
“The Available Light workshop around Oxford was really well planned and very well paced. Paul’s explanations, demonstrations and debriefs were engaging and clear, and his energy and enthusiasm throughout the day was contagious! Before booking on the course I was a little worried it would be too basic (I’ve been running my own photography business for 9 years), but the workshop was designed to meet the needs of everyone, and I relished the opportunity to learn, experiment and play under expert guidance. I also benefitted from following Paul’s thought process as he set up each shot. The amount of thought, care and planning that has gone into putting together this workshop and the accompanying resources was very evident, and added to the whole experience. Overall, a brilliant day that has left me buzzing, and bubbling with ideas. Thank you Paul and Sarah, I don’ think you’ve seen the last of me!”
Additional Information
Pricing
£350.00
The price for the workshop includes all tuition and lunch.
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