Light is much more than just brightness – it determines the mood, depth and effect of an image. In this intensive seminar, National Geographic photographer Dirk Bleyer will show you how to consciously perceive light, interpret it correctly and use it specifically for impressive landscape and nature shots.
What you will learn in the seminar
- How to reliably recognize and use different lighting moods
- How to work with backlighting, grazing light and difficult lighting conditions
- Why bad weather often produces the most exciting images
- How to master the golden, blue and black hour photographically
- How to use long exposures creatively
- What role filters, focal lengths and white balance play in your image effect
- How to use technology to make emotions and atmosphere visible
- Using impressive photo examples from all over the world, Dirk Bleyer conveys his working methods from over 40 years of professional travel and reportage photography in a practical way.
Your goal for after the seminar
By the end of the seminar, you will have developed a much better understanding of light and its effects – and will be able to see, plan and photograph lighting moods more consciously.
About Dirk Bleyer
Dirk Bleyer has been one of Germany’s most renowned travel and reportage photographers for many years. His pictures are taken all over the world – from vibrant metropolises to remote natural regions – and are characterized by emotional depth, strong imagery and extraordinary lighting moods.
He photographs for National Geographic, among others, and has received numerous international awards. His work regularly appears in magazines, illustrated books and multivision shows.
Dirk Bleyer is particularly appreciated for his inspiring way of imparting photographic knowledge in an understandable and practical manner. His workshops combine technical precision with creative image design and many years of experience in professional photography.
Workshop information
- Speaker: Dirk Bleyer
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced
- Minimum number of participants: 30
- Maximum number of participants: 150
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- When: Saturday, 03.10.2026 from 10:00 to 12:00 o’clock
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Room Paris, 2nd floor (barrier-free)
- Price: 55€
- Note: The price of the workshop includes a weekend trade fair ticket worth €25
Experience more at Imaging World 2026
Imaging World 2026 is much more than a single workshop: you can expect a whole weekend full of photography, content creation, video, creativity and inspiration – with exciting program items, strong brands and many opportunities to try out new things directly.
Your weekend ticket includes access to the entire trade fair:
- further workshops and events in the fields of photography, video, lighting, business and content creation
- exciting stage program with lectures, live talks and inspiration for your photography
- creative playgrounds where you can directly experience technology, sets and new image ideas
- leading exhibitors and brands from the photo and imaging industry
- Imaging World photo competition, where you can submit your best pictures
- Free camera check & clean for your equipment on site
This will turn your workshop visit into an entire trade fair experience: you will learn new techniques, gather creative ideas, test equipment, meet like-minded people and take home lots of inspiration.
Plan your personal Imaging World weekend now and discover all the highlights around workshops, stage, playgrounds, exhibitors, photo competition and free services.