Good portraits are not only created through light and technique – but above all through trust and genuine connection. In this seminar, Dennis Weissmantel will show you how to better understand people in front of the camera, create a pleasant atmosphere more quickly and take authentic portraits with real charisma.
What you will learn in the seminar
- How to quickly build trust with your counterpart
- How communication can significantly improve your portraits
- How you can better assess people in front of the camera
- Which “mind keys” help you to generate authentic emotions
- How to take natural portraits under time pressure
- How to resolve your counterpart’s insecurities
Dennis Weissmantel teaches in a practical way how important communication and knowledge of human nature are for strong portraits – regardless of whether you work with business clients, private individuals or models.
Your goal after the seminar
At the end of the seminar, you will have learned new tools for dealing with people in front of the camera and will be able to take more relaxed, confident and authentic portraits.
About Dennis Weissmantel
Dennis Weissmantel is a photographer from Mainz and specializes in business, brand and reportage photography. He has been working independently since 2012 and supports companies, personalities and brands in making themselves authentically and professionally visible.
His images are created for marketing, advertising and social media – always with a focus on strong visual stories and real personality. As a member of Peter Hurley’s renowned Headshot Crew and Voigtländer Brand Ambassador, Dennis brings his experience and passion for high-quality portrait photography to his workshops.
Workshop information
- Speaker: Dennis Weissmantel
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced users, basic knowledge of operating your own camera should be available.
- Minimum number of participants: 20
- Maximum number of participants: 150
- What to bring: Nothing is needed – except possibly something to take notes with
- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
- When: Saturday, 03.10.2026 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Room London, 2nd floor (barrier-free)
- Price: 45€
- 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.