Consciously seeing natural light and using it specifically for strong portraits – that’s exactly what this practical workshop with Thomas Adorff is all about. Together you will learn how to create authentic and expressive portraits from existing light, exciting architecture and small changes in position and perspective.
What you will learn in the workshop
- How to reliably recognize and assess natural light
- How light influences mood, depth and image effect
- How to creatively integrate architecture and surroundings into portraits
- How small changes in position change the image effect
- How to photograph people naturally and authentically
- How to create professional portraits with existing light
After a short introduction, it’s straight into practice. Together with a model, you will take photos on the exhibition grounds and use indoor and outdoor areas specifically for different lighting and portrait situations.
Your goal after the workshop
By the end of the workshop, you will have developed a better understanding of natural light and will be able to photograph portrait situations more consciously, creatively and confidently.
About Thomas Adorff
Thomas Adorff is a professional photographer with a diverse portfolio of portrait, concert, band and advertising photography. His work is characterized by creative lighting, strong image ideas and precise technical implementation.
He particularly enjoys working with people in front of the camera and imparts his extensive knowledge in a practical, passionate and entertaining way. His focus is on creative concepts, authentic portraits and targeted work with natural and artificial light.
Workshop information
- Speaker: Thomas Adorff
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced users, experience with studio flash systems is not required
- Minimum number of participants: 4
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- Bring along: Your own camera with lenses, empty memory cards and full batteries
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- When: Saturday, 03.10.2026 from 14:30 to 17:30
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, seating group/lounge in the bar area, 2nd floor (barrier-free)
- Price: 159 €
- 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.