Immerse yourself in the world of portrait photography, where creativity meets urban atmosphere. In this workshop with Dennis Weissmantel, you’ll learn how to create expressive, distinctive portraits—whether through creative visual concepts or by capturing the special moments the city offers as a backdrop.
You’ll learn:
- How to Use Light, Shadow, Perspective, and Emotion to Expand Your Visual Language
- Creative approaches that take you out of your photographic comfort zone—from unusual poses to exciting compositions
- How to Use Urban Structures, Architecture, and City Colors as a Background for Your Portraits
- Tips for guiding your models with confidence and capturing authentic, expressive portraits
- Practical techniques for maximum impact, even with minimal equipment
Whether you’re just starting out or are already an advanced portrait photographer—you’ll head straight out into the city, put what you’ve learned into practice, and receive valuable feedback. By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have new inspiration for your portrait photography, but also the know-how to turn creative ideas into impressive photos right away.
A model will be available for the workshop.
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, brands and personalities in presenting themselves authentically and professionally.
His focus is on strong imagery, real personality and visual stories for marketing, advertising and social media. As a member of Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew and Voigtländer Brand Ambassador, Dennis brings international standards and a wealth of practical experience to his workshops.
Workshop Information
Small group with a maximum of 10 participants for personal feedback and intensive learning.
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced users, basic knowledge of operating your own camera should be available.
- Minimum number of participants: 5
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- Bring along: Your own camera with lenses in the focal length range 35-85 mm, empty memory cards and full batteries.
- Duration: about 4 hours
- When: Friday, 02.10.2026 from 14:30 to 18:30
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, seating area/lounge in the 2nd floor bar area, barrier-free
- 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.