KREATIVES ONE LIGHT ONLY is aimed at anyone who finally wants to really understand and creatively use light in portrait photography. The focus is on working with just one light source – and the realization of how versatile, precise and expressive you can work with it.
In this workshop, you will learn how light shapes a face, how small changes in position, distance or angle can create completely different image effects and how you can achieve maximum results with minimal equipment. It’s about understanding light, light shaping and conscious control – not about complicated technology, but about a clear, practical approach to creative light.
Together, we work directly with a model on location and immediately put the content shown into practice. This not only gives you new ideas, but above all confidence in dealing with light and a better feeling for how to create strong images with simple means.
The workshop will be led by Julia Schwegmann, who stands for motivating, understandable and practical teaching and brings the quality standards of KROLOP & GERST with her.
During the workshop, we will put the things we have learned and shown into practice directly with a model on location.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the workshop
- How light shapes faces and influences image effects
- How to create different lighting moods with just one light source
- What role distance, angle and light shapers play
- How to control light and use it creatively
- How to achieve maximum results with minimal equipment
- How strong portraits are created through conscious lighting design
- In the practical part of the workshop, you will work directly with a model on location and immediately implement the lighting setups shown yourself. Step by step, you will learn how to control light safely and use it creatively.
Your goal for after the workshop
By the end of the workshop, you will have developed a much better understanding of lighting and will be able to take professional and creative portraits with simple means.
About Julia Schwegmann
Julia Schwegmann is a professional photographer and videographer specializing in portraits, lighting and creative image design. She combines technical know-how with emotional image impact and shows how to create natural and modern portraits in a practical way.
Find out more about Julia Schwegmann here
Workshop Information
- Speaker: Julia Schwegmann
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced photographers, basic photographic knowledge and confidence with your own camera are required
- Minimum number of participants: 4
- Maximum number of participants: 8
- Bring along: Camera with charged battery and empty memory cards, lenses ideally in the focal length range 50 mm or 24-70 mm
- Duration: approx. 5 hours
- When: Saturday, 03.10.2026 from 14:00 to approx. 19:00
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Room Dublin, 2nd floor (barrier-free)
- Price: 289 €
- 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.