Create creative portraits right in the camera—using light, reflections, and unique effects instead of time-consuming post-processing. In the “Bokeh & Beyond” workshop, Thomas Adorff will show you how to use simple, creative techniques to create unique studio portraits that stand out yet still look natural.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the workshop
- How to Create Creative Bokeh and Reflection Effects Right When You Take the Photo
- How to Use Glass Prisms, Reflections, and Lights Creatively
- How Different Light Shapers Change the Visual Effect
- How to Use Light to Create Captivating and Emotional Portraits
- How Perspective and Composition Support Creative Looks
- How to Direct Models Effectively and Achieve Natural Results
Together with an experienced model, you’ll set up various creative scenes right in the studio and experiment with lighting, blur, and special effects—all without any Photoshop tricks.
Your goal after the workshop
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have learned new creative techniques for portrait photography and will be able to create unique looks right in-camera.
About Thomas Adorff
Thomas Adorff is a professional photographer with a diverse portfolio spanning portrait, concert, band, and advertising photography. His work is characterized by creative lighting, strong visual concepts, and precise technical execution.
He particularly enjoys working with people in front of the camera and shares his extensive knowledge in a practical, passionate, and entertaining way. His focus is on creative concepts, authentic portraits, and the strategic use of natural and artificial light.
Workshop Information
- Speaker: Thomas Adorff
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced learners
- Minimum number of participants: 4
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- What to bring: Your own camera with lenses, empty memory cards, and fully charged batteries. The camera must have a hot shoe (adapters for Sony or Minolta cameras are available).
- Duration: about 4 hours
- When: Friday, October 2, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Zurich Room, 2nd floor (accessible)
- Price: 189 €
- 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.