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Photography workshops & content sessions

Learn directly from professionals, try out new techniques and take real hands-on experience home with you – September 24–26, 2027 at Imaging World, Koelnmesse Cologne.

3 daysSeptember 24–26, 2027
KoelnmesseMesseplatz 1, 50679 Cologne
Every levelFrom beginner to pro

Learn, try, apply

At Imaging World, inspiring workshops, exciting live shoots, hands-on tech demos and seminars await you. Explore the latest trends, develop your skills and get fresh ideas – whether you are a professional or an ambitious hobby photographer.

The 2027 workshop program is in the works

We are currently putting together the new workshops, seminars and photo walks. As soon as they are confirmed, you will find them here – newsletter subscribers will be the first to know.

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Portrait workshop with studio lighting at Imaging World 2026

Topics awaiting you

The full 2027 program is being put together right now. One thing is already clear: Imaging World covers a broad spectrum of modern photography and content creation.

01

Portrait photography

Photograph people expressively and create authentic images.

02

Lighting

Use flash, continuous light and available light purposefully.

03

Studio photography

Understand professional setups and apply them directly.

04

Street photography

Capture urban scenes, architecture and people creatively.

05

Travel photography

Tell visual stories of landscapes, reportage and adventure.

06

Videography

Discover modern video workflows and creative filmmaking techniques.

07

Content creation

Create content for social media, brand communication and your own projects.

08

Image editing

From RAW to finished image: efficient workflows and creative looks.

Three formats for your learning success

Whether an intensive course with models, a compact seminar or a joint walk through the city – choose the format that suits you.

Workshops

Hands-on

Workshops

Shoot on site, work with models and get personal feedback from experienced instructors.

Seminars

Knowledge in brief

Seminars

Understand new topics in a short time – with plenty of practical tips you can apply right away.

Photo walks

Out and about together

Photo walks

Head into the city with pros: discover new perspectives, find subjects and practice right away.

Looking back at 2026

How diverse the 2026 program was

At Imaging World 2026, well-known photographers and creators shared their knowledge – in workshops with models, compact seminars and photo walks. A selection from the program:

40+workshops, seminars & photo walks
20instructors
3 dayspacked with hands-on sessions
Workshop

The magic of genuine portrait photography

with Martin Krolop & Julia Schwegmann

Workshop

Portrait photography masterclass

with Oliver Hadji

Workshop

Sports photography

with Daniel Heydt

Workshop

BW stories à la Lindbergh – emotional black-and-white photography

with Guido Rottmann

Seminar

Best Shot on Tour! The secret behind extraordinary travel photos

with Dirk Bleyer

Photo walk

Light painting workshop x photo walk

with ZOLAQ

Studio shoot with a model in an Imaging World 2026 workshop
Portrait shoot at Imaging World 2026
Workshop group with instructor at Imaging World 2026

Instructors 2026

Martin KrolopJulia SchwegmannOliver HadjiThomas AdorffGordon BelowDaniel HeydtDaniel SpohnDirk & Aneta BleyerKreativstudio Pavel KaplunGuido RottmannAlexander HeinrichsManfred JasmundKlaus WohlmannZOLAQJan DittmerChris FrenzDennis WeißmantelBettina MeisterMichael Paramonti
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Workshops

  • “Available Light” Portrait Workshop – with Manfred Jasmund
    Natural light is often the most beautiful light. In this workshop, Manfred Jasmund will show you how to creatively use available light sources to capture authentic, atmospheric portraits with a special feel.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 159€
    ausgebucht
  • “Available Light” Portrait Workshop with Alexander Heinrichs
    Flash or continuous light—which type of light is best for which situation? In this workshop, Alexander Heinrichs will teach you, through hands-on examples, how to use both types of light effectively, create creative portraits, and consciously harness the power of light to capture expressive images.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 09:30  
    Price: 219 €
    ausgebucht
  • “Beyond Portraits” Workshop – Cinematic Portrait Photography with Gordon Below
    When individual people come together to form a story, the resulting images have a special impact. In this workshop, Gordon Below will show you how to stage multiple characters in cinematic scenes, bring relationships to life, and create striking visual worlds using lighting, composition, and atmosphere.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 219 €
  • “Dance. Movement. Moment.” Workshop with Paul Leclaire
    Capturing movement, seizing the right moment, and capturing the dynamism of dance—that’s exactly what this workshop with Paul Leclaire is all about. Together with professional dancers, you’ll learn to creatively combine natural light and studio flash to produce expressive images right in-camera.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: €249.00
  • “Photography Is Easy” Workshop with Paul Leclaire
    The most powerful images are often created with just a camera, a lens, and a flash. Paul Leclaire shows you how to make deliberate use of available light and employ the flash strategically as a creative tool to capture atmospheric portraits right on the spot.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 09:30  
    Price: 229.00 €
  • (Macro) Photography Right Outside Your Door—A Creative Exploration of Small Subjects with Daniel Spohn
    The most fascinating subjects are often right on our doorstep. In this workshop, Daniel Spohn will show you how to create impressive macro and nature photos using simple techniques, creative composition, and the right perspective—with a hands-on approach, right out in nature.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 149€
    ausgebucht
  • Analog SW street photography workshop with Jan Dittmer and Chris Frenz
    Back to the real craft of photography: in this workshop, you will immerse yourself in the world of analog black and white street photography. Together you will discover exciting street scenes, learn how to use film consciously and then develop your shots yourself in a classic photo lab.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 14:00  or
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 13:30  
    Price: 149€
  • Available Light Portrait Photography Workshop with Bettina Meister
    Learn how to take authentic and expressive portraits with natural light - without a studio or expensive equipment. Together we will discover exciting lighting situations, creative locations and how to work confidently with the model. Practical, inspiring and photographed directly on location.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 13:00  or
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 199€
    ausgebucht
  • Bokeh & Beyond – Creative Studio Portraits Workshop with Thomas Adorff
    Creative portrait photography begins when you break the traditional rules. In this workshop, Thomas Adorff will show you how to use light, reflections, bokeh effects, and unusual perspectives to create extraordinary studio portraits right in the camera—without any time-consuming post-processing.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 14:30  
    Price: 189€
    ausgebucht
  • BW stories à la Lindbergh Emotional black and white photography with Guido Rottmann
    Reduction, atmosphere and genuine emotion - in this workshop you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of black and white photography. Guido Rottmann will show you how to create impressive portraits with a cinematic effect from light, expression and authentic moments.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 09:30  or
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 14:30  
    Price: 219€
    ausgebucht
  • City, Country, River—A Photo Walk in Downtown Nuremberg with Klaus Wohlmann
    Historic architecture, lively street scenes, and the unique atmosphere along the Pegnitz River—this photography workshop takes you right into the photographic heart of Nuremberg. Together with Klaus Wohlmann, you’ll discover creative perspectives, exciting compositions, and the perfect moment in the urban landscape.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 09:00  
    Price: 149€
    ausgebucht
  • Crash course in portrait photography from 0 to 100 Workshop with Julia Schwegmann
    The perfect introduction to portrait photography: Together with Julia Schwegmann, you will learn step by step how to create strong portraits - from lighting and image composition to confident handling of people in front of the camera. Practical, understandable and easy to implement.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 14:00  or
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 08:30  
    Price: 289€
  • Creative & urban portrait photography workshop with Dennis Weissmantel
    The city becomes the backdrop for extraordinary portraits. In this workshop, Dennis Weissmantel will show you how to use urban structures, lighting moods and creative perspectives to create modern and expressive portraits.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 14:30  
    Price: 189€
    fast ausgebucht
  • Creative Flash Photography with Alexander Heinrichs
    Flash or continuous light—which type of light is best for which situation? In this workshop, Alexander Heinrichs will teach you, through hands-on examples, how to use both types of light effectively, create creative portraits, and consciously harness the power of light to capture expressive images.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 219 €
  • Flash or Continuous Light by Alexander Heinrichs
    Flash or continuous light—which type of light is best for which situation? In this workshop, Alexander Heinrichs will teach you, through hands-on examples, how to use both types of light effectively, create creative portraits, and consciously harness the power of light to capture expressive images.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 219 €
    fast ausgebucht
  • Learning to see workshop – photography as a path with Manfred Jasmund
    Good photography doesn't start with the camera, but with seeing. In this workshop, Manfred Jasmund shows you how to perceive motifs more consciously, develop exciting image ideas and turn everyday scenes into extraordinary photographs.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 12:00  
    Price: 99€
    ausgebucht
  • Life in pictures – Workshop by Aneta and Dirk Bleyer
    Making movement visible, capturing emotions and creating images with a real atmosphere - that's exactly what this practical workshop with Aneta and Dirk Bleyer is all about. Together, you will discover creative techniques for capturing dynamics in an exciting and lively way.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 169€
    ausgebucht
  • Light painting in Nuremberg in a workshop x photo walk with ZOLAQ
    When Nuremberg lights up at night, unique photo motifs full of atmosphere are created. Together with ZOLAQ, you will explore the old town and learn how to create impressive night shots full of light trails and magical effects using long exposure and creative light painting techniques.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 19:30  
    Price: 179€
  • Lightpainting for beginners in a workshop with ZOLAQ
    Light becomes a creative tool: in this workshop, ZOLAQ shows you how to create fascinating light painting shots. From the right camera settings to spectacular light trails, you will learn step by step how to use light to create impressive works of art in the dark.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 19:30  
    Price: 179€
    ausgebucht
  • Monochrome Portraits – Color as a Concept Workshop with Thomas Adorff
    Less color, more effect: In this workshop, Thomas Adorff shows you how monochrome color worlds can shape strong portraits and fashion shots. Targeted lighting, clear compositions and deliberate reduction create expressive images with a modern, timeless aesthetic.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 09:15  
    Price: 189€
    fast ausgebucht
  • Natural light – strong portraits Workshop with Thomas Adorff
    Natural light can lend portraits a special calm, depth and authenticity. In this workshop, Thomas Adorff will show you how to consciously perceive light, creatively integrate urban architecture and create expressive portraits indoors and outdoors using simple means.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 14:30  
    Price: 159€
    ausgebucht
  • On the road in Nuremberg Workshop with Kreativstudio Kaplun
    Nuremberg becomes a creative playground for extraordinary photography. Together with Pavel & Miho, you will discover exciting motifs away from classic postcard views and learn how to consciously use light, colors and image composition for your own photographic style.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 13:00  or
    • Monday - 05.10.2026 13:00  
    Price: 139€
    ausgebucht
  • One Light Only lighting workshop with Julia Schwegmann
    How much effect can be achieved with just one light source? In this workshop, Julia Schwegmann will show you how to create creative portraits with targeted lighting and achieve professional results with minimal equipment.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 14:00  
    Price: 289€
    ausgebucht
  • Opposites & contrasts architecture and street photography workshop with Klaus Wohlmann
    Clear lines, urban contrasts and exciting everyday scenes - in this photo workshop, you will explore the fascinating combination of architecture and street photography together with Klaus Wohlmann. From the modern subway ambience to the impressive structures of the Neues Museum, you will create expressive images full of dynamism and atmosphere.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 179€
    ausgebucht
  • Photography Workshop: Architecture of the ’50s and ’60s—Photo Walk with Klaus Wohlmann
    Clear lines, geometric shapes and timeless architecture - in this photo workshop, you will explore the special visual language of the 50s and 60s together with Klaus Wohlmann. The listed Zollhaus park housing complex offers an extraordinary backdrop full of structures, contrasts and exciting details.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 169€
    ausgebucht
  • Portrait Photography Masterclass Workshop with Oliver Hadji
    Photographing people involves much more than just pressing the shutter button. In this workshop, Oliver Hadji will show you how to create expressive portraits that bring out a person’s personality. You’ll learn practical tips on lighting, composition, and working with your model.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 12:30  
    Price: 219€
    fast ausgebucht
  • Strong character SW portraits in the studio Workshop with Thomas Adorff
    Black and white photography reduces to the essentials and makes emotions visible. In this workshop, Thomas Adorff will show you how to use targeted lighting, strong contrasts and creative details to create characterful portraits with an intense visual impact.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 09:15  
    Price: 189€
    ausgebucht
  • Strong character SW portraits in the studio Workshop with Thomas Adorff
    Black and white photography reduces to the essentials and makes emotions visible. In this workshop, Thomas Adorff will show you how to use targeted lighting, strong contrasts and creative details to create characterful portraits with an intense visual impact.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 189€
  • Strong character SW portraits in the studio Workshop with Thomas Adorff
    Black and white photography reduces to the essentials and makes emotions visible. In this workshop, Thomas Adorff will show you how to use targeted lighting, strong contrasts and creative details to create characterful portraits with an intense visual impact.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 17:00  
    Price: 189€
  • The magic of REAL portrait photography Workshop with Martin Krolop and Julia Schwegmann
    Real portraits are created through light, expression and photographic flair. In this workshop, Martin Krolop and Julia Schwegmann will show you how to create authentic portraits with targeted lighting, continuous light and a conscious eye, which are already convincing when you take the picture.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 08:30  or
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 14:00  
    Price: 289€
    fast ausgebucht
  • Workshop: Directing People in Front of the Camera with Gordon Below
    The best portraits aren't the result of technique, but of trust and communication. In this workshop, Gordon Below will show you how to confidently guide people in front of the camera, bring out authentic emotions, and create expressive portraits full of personality through thoughtful direction.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 14:00  
    Price: 185 €
    fast ausgebucht
  • Workshop: End-of-Time Portraits Using Available Light with Gordon Below
    A somber atmosphere, strong characters, and cinematic imagery: In this workshop, you’ll work with Gordon Below to create striking end-of-the-world portraits full of tension and personality. Using available light and simple creative tools, you’ll produce images that look like scenes from a post-apocalyptic movie.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 219 €
  • Workshop: In Front of and Behind the Camera with Gordon Below
    Authentic portraits are created through trust, communication, and a genuine interest in people. In this special workshop for women, Gordon Below demonstrates how to create natural and expressive portraits—through shifting perspectives, taking photos of one another, and gaining a better understanding of the dynamics in front of and behind the camera.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 12:00  
    Price: 165 €
  • Workshop: Photographic Momentum with Paul Leclaire
    The decisive moment lies between observation and reaction. In this workshop, Paul Leclaire will show you how to use available light, clear composition, and a trained eye to capture authentic portraits that make a powerful impact the very moment they’re taken.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 14:30  
    Price: 229.00 €

Seminare

  • Best Shot on Tour! The secret behind exceptional travel photos – seminar with Dirk Bleyer
    Exceptional travel photos are created at the right moment: Dirk Bleyer shows you how to recognize motifs, capture special situations and create pictures with an emotional impact.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 15:30  
    Price: 65€
  • Color management seminar for photographers with Christian Ohlig
    Immerse yourself in the world of professional color management and learn with Christian Ohlig how to reliably and consistently control colors in your photographic workflow. The seminar provides practical knowledge for precise results from the shot to the finished print.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 11:00  
    Price: 5€
  • Concert photography without flash seminar with Daniel Heydt
    Little light, fast movements and only a few minutes - that's what makes concert photography so special. In this seminar, Daniel Heydt will show you how to authentically capture the energy of a live performance and create impressive concert shots even without a flash.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 12:15  
    Price: 55€
  • Controlled image editing without image processing in the seminar with creative studio Pavel Kaplun
    How do you create impressive image looks without hours of post-processing? In this seminar, Pavel & Miho will show you how modern presets and creative workflows simplify image editing while allowing maximum creative freedom.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 17:00  
    Price: 55€
  • Create short videos with AI Seminar with Kreativstudio Kaplun
    From the idea to an impressive short video: In this seminar, Pavel & Miho will show you how to use modern AI to produce creative video effects and take your clips to a new level with little effort. Ideal for anyone who wants to create visually powerful videos without a lot of equipment.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 15:30  
    Price: 55€
  • Fascination of kingfisher photography – in harmony with nature with Daniel Spohn
    Photographing the kingfisher in the wild: Daniel Spohn shows you how to recognize habitats, observe animals respectfully and create impressive nature shots with the right preparation.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 09:30  
    Price: 59€
  • In the realm of light – seminar by Dirk Bleyer
    Light determines the mood, depth and effect of a picture. In this seminar, Dirk Bleyer will show you how to recognize lighting moods, use them creatively and create impressive nature and landscape photographs using the right technique.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 10:00  
    Price: 55€
  • Magical city photos seminar with Kreativstudio Kaplun
    Transform ordinary city shots into impressive works of art full of light, color and atmosphere. Pavel & Miho show you how to develop fascinating looks with creative image editing and give urban motifs a unique, magical character.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 09:30  
    Price: 55€
  • Mindkeys – Seminar with Dennis Weißmantel
    Good portraits are not only created through technique, but above all through trust. In this seminar, Dennis Weissmantel will show you how to use targeted communication to quickly establish a connection with people and thus create authentic and expressive portraits.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 11:45  
    Price: 45€
  • Mist Forest Masterclass – Seminar on Mystical Forest Photography with Michael Paramonti
    Mystical forests, soft light and a special atmosphere: in the Cloud Forest Masterclass you will learn how to create impressive and atmospheric forest shots using fog, composition and targeted image composition.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 12:15  
    Price: 55€
  • More than just a tool: Philosophy of filter photography seminar – a question of attitude with Daniel Spohn
    Use filters consciously and understand light in a new way: Daniel Spohn shows you how to use creative filter photography to create mood, dynamics and special image effects directly when taking photos.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 09:30  
    Price: 59€
  • More than just blur: Understanding and designing bokeh with Daniel Spohn
    Using focus and blur consciously: In this workshop, Daniel Spohn will show you how to create expressive shots with a special atmosphere using targeted focus, bokeh and creative image composition.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 16:00  
    Price: 59€
  • Secrets of landscape photography seminar with Dirk Bleyer
    Impressive landscape photography is created through light, composition and the right moment. In this seminar, Dirk Bleyer will show you how to consciously shape natural motifs, use lighting moods creatively and create landscape images with depth, atmosphere and emotional impact.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 55€
  • Seminar (All about) Light – The essence of photography with Daniel Spohn
    See light consciously and use it purposefully: Daniel Spohn shows you how light can change the effect of your pictures and how you can use it to create expressive photos with atmosphere and depth.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 14:00  
    Price: 59€
  • Social media for photographers seminar with Kreativstudio Kaplun
    Social media is constantly changing - but how do you stay visible and authentic as a photographer? Pavel & Miho show you which strategies, content and mindsets will really count in 2026 and how you can use social media effectively for your photography.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 09:30  
    Price: 55€
  • Workshop: From Snapshot-Taker to Photographer with Dirk Bleyer
    Step away from automatic mode and dive into creative photography: In this seminar, Dirk Bleyer teaches the most important basics in a clear and practical way. You’ll learn how camera settings, composition, and lighting work together, and how to turn spontaneous snapshots into deliberately composed photos.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 55 €
  • Workshop: The Technically Perfect Photo with Jan Dittmer
    Technically strong photos don’t happen by chance. In this seminar, master photographer Jan Dittmer will show you how to analyze your subjects, consciously control exposure and focus, and make the right decisions for compelling images even before you press the shutter button. From the basics to Ansel Adams’ Zone System, you’ll gain valuable insights drawn from decades of photographic experience.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 12:00  
    Price: 25 €
  • Workshop: Wide-Angle vs. Telephoto—Using Focal Lengths Effectively with Daniel Spohn
    Why do some images appear dynamic and intimate, while others seem calm and striking? In this seminar, Daniel Spohn will show you how wide-angle and telephoto lenses influence the impact of an image and how you can use focal lengths strategically as a creative tool to produce expressive photographs.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 12:30  
    Price: 59 €

Fotowalks

  • Fotowalk Masterclass: Rediscover Nuremberg with Oliver Hadji
    See Nuremberg in a new way, discover details and creatively interpret everyday scenes - that's exactly what this Photowalk Masterclass with Oliver Hadji is all about. Together you will explore the city with an open eye for exciting perspectives, special lighting moods and surprising motifs.
    • Sunday - 04.10.2026 11:00  
    Price: 149€
  • Light painting in Nuremberg in a workshop x photo walk with ZOLAQ
    When Nuremberg lights up at night, unique photo motifs full of atmosphere are created. Together with ZOLAQ, you will explore the old town and learn how to create impressive night shots full of light trails and magical effects using long exposure and creative light painting techniques.
    • Saturday - 03.10.2026 19:30  
    Price: 179€
    ausgebucht
  • Photo walk architecture of the 50s and 60s Photo walk with Klaus Wohlmann
    Clear lines, geometric shapes and timeless architecture - in this photo workshop, you will explore the special visual language of the 50s and 60s together with Klaus Wohlmann. The listed Zollhaus park housing complex offers an extraordinary backdrop full of structures, contrasts and exciting details.
    • Friday - 02.10.2026 15:00  
    Price: 169€
    ausgebucht

For beginners, hobby photographers and pros

Beginners learn the basics and gain confidence with camera and light. Ambitious photographers try out new techniques and develop their visual language. Pros use the sessions to discover trends, exchange ideas with colleagues and pick up fresh ideas for their own projects.

Training at Germany’s imaging festival

Imaging World combines training, technology, community and inspiration in one place. Alongside the workshops, you can test the latest cameras, lenses and accessories, talk to manufacturers and experience the playgrounds and the stage program.

FAQ about the workshops

When do the workshops take place?

The workshops take place from September 24 to 26, 2027 as part of Imaging World at Koelnmesse in Cologne.

Who are the workshops for?

For beginners, advanced photographers, videographers, content creators and professional users. The respective requirements can be found in the workshop description.

Can I book several workshops?

Yes, you can book several workshops, seminars or photo walks as long as the times do not overlap.

Do I need my own camera equipment?

For many workshops it makes sense to bring your own camera so you can apply what you learn with your own equipment. Details can be found with each workshop.

Which topics are covered?

Including portrait photography, lighting, available light, studio photography, street photography, travel photography, videography, content creation and photo walks.

When can I book?

As soon as the 2027 program is confirmed, you will find all workshops, seminars and photo walks on this page – including instructors, dates and booking. With the newsletter you won’t miss the booking launch.

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