In this workshop, you will learn how to work with natural light. All you need is your camera and a model. You can create beautiful portrait photos without additional equipment and in any weather. You will learn where to find good natural light in your surroundings and how to use it to create artistic portrait shots without studio equipment.
You often find the best natural light in unexpected, ordinary places. In places you wouldn’t even think of. You would walk past them on the street without looking. Communication with the model is also part of this workshop, so that you can also get good portraits with non-professional models in everyday life and when traveling.
For this workshop we have a male model available for photography.
Workshop contents:
- Working with natural light
- Recognize lighting situations
- Choice of location
- Communication with model
Program and schedule
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introduction—Basics of Portrait Photography: Composition, Aperture, Camera Settings, Sample Images, Lighting Conditions, Choosing a Location, Communicating with the Model
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Practicalportrait photography without a studio, using natural light – Group photo session with the model to apply and reinforce what has been learned
Workshop Learning Objectives:
- Portrait Photography in Everyday Life and While Traveling
- Take Lighting Conditions Into Account
- Find Locations
- Using Composition and Lighting Strategically
- Easy Communication with the Model
About Bettina Meister
Bettina Meister is an award-winning portrait, reportage and travel photographer with a special flair for authentic moments and strong picture stories. Her work has won international awards and she is a member of the DGPh, the BFF, Freelens and the Female Photoclub, among others.
Her visual style combines emotional closeness, naturalness and a clear visual language. In her workshops, she imparts her knowledge in a practical, motivating way and at eye level – with plenty of room for individual questions and creative development.
Workshop Information
- Speaker: Bettina Meister
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced learners
- Minimum number of participants: 5
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- Whatto bring: Basic knowledge of photography, system camera or digital SLR camera, fast lenses, spare batteries and empty memory cards
- Duration: 4 hours
- When: 03.10.26 from 13:00 – 17:00 and 04.10.26 from 10:00 – 14:00
- Price: 199€
- Saturday: NCC West, Tunis room, 2nd floor
- Sunday: NCC West, Room Cannes, 2nd floor
- Note: The price of the workshop includes a weekend ticket to the trade show worth €25.
Experience More at Imaging World 2026
Imaging World 2026 is much more than just a single workshop: You can look forward to an entire weekend filled with photography, content creation, video, creativity, and inspiration—featuring exciting program highlights, leading brands, and plenty of opportunities to try out new things right away.
With your weekend ticket, you’ll have access to the entire trade show, including:
- additional workshops and events in the fields of photography, video, lighting, business, and content creation
- An exciting stage program featuring presentations, live talks, and inspiration for your photography
- Creative playgrounds where you can experience technology, sets, and new photo ideas firsthand
- leading exhibitors and brands from the photography and imaging industry
- Imaging World’s photo contest, where you can submit your best photos
- Free on-site camera check and cleaning for your equipment
This way, your visit to the workshop will be a full-fledged trade show experience: You’ll learn new techniques, gather creative ideas, test equipment, meet like-minded people, and take home plenty of inspiration.
Plan your own Imaging World weekend now and discover all the highlights, including workshops, stage events, playgrounds, exhibitors, the photo contest, and free services.