Oliver Hadji is a renowned portrait and architectural photographer from Hamburg. He has worked for magazines such as Star, Der Spiegel, Tempo, Petra, Madame and Focus He creates commissioned works that impress with their clear, artistic visual language and technical precision.
In his master class “Portrait Photography” he provides a concise overview of his work and discusses selected works by other photographers, and then moves on to the practical portion of the workshop with a model. Step by step, the participants learn about lighting, working with the model, lens selection, and image composition. If there is enough time, the participants will have the opportunity to put what they’ve learned into practice on their own.
After a preliminary discussion, we’ll look for locations in the area around the Congress Center and the exhibition hall where we can showcase our model, taking the surroundings and lighting into account in our composition. At the end of the course, we’ll return to the classroom for a debriefing.
About Oliver Hadji
Oliver Hadji has been working successfully as a portrait and architectural photographer in Hamburg for many years. In addition to editorial and commissioned work for magazines such as Stern, Der Spiegel, Tempo, Madame and Focus, he produces artistically sophisticated work that is exhibited internationally.
His photographs are characterized by strong image composition, special perspectives and an extraordinary atmosphere. Particularly noteworthy are his exhibitions in the Grundbuchhalle Hamburg and his participation in a group exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
Workshop Information
- Speaker: Oliver Hadji
- Suitable for: Advanced students and beginners with basic photography skills; participants are expected to be comfortable using their own camera
- Minimum number of participants: 5
- Maximum number of participants: 12
- What to bring: A camera with a lens (e.g., focal length range of 50–100 mm), fully charged batteries, and empty memory cards
- Duration: about 5–6 hours
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m. Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Cannes Room, 2nd floor (accessible)
- Price: 219 €
- 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.