Authentic portraits aren’t created through retouching, but through light, the subject’s gaze, and a deep understanding of photography. This workshop focuses on the deliberate combination of Portrait Photography and Printing. Together, the participants work out how to deal with Continuous light, more targeted lighting With a clear photographic vision, portraits are created that look authentic, show people in their best light, and are compelling even as they’re being taken. Looking at the print afterward deepens one’s understanding of quality, impact, and photographic precision.
The special added value of the workshop lies in the fact that set-ups are not simply recreated, but a resilient understanding of light is created. Continuous light makes visible what light really does – and this is precisely what makes learning more direct, more comprehensible and more sustainable. If you want to take better portraits, you don’t need more effects, but a better understanding of form, direction, shadow, effect and reduction.
Learning from Martin Krolop means drawing on many years of workshop experience and a highly practical approach to lighting. According to his official workshop page, he has been giving photo workshops for over ten years with the aim of passing on his experience to participants in such a way that they don’t have to make typical mistakes themselves.His workshop and lighting content also clearly shows a focus on understandable, targeted and effective lighting in the portrait sector.
During the workshop, we will put the things we have learned and shown into practice directly with a model on location.
About Martin Krolop & Julia Schwegmann
Martin Krolop is one of Germany’s best-known photographers and photo trainers. With Krolop & Gerst, he has shaped modern portrait and light photography in German-speaking countries for many years. His focus is on comprehensible, practical lighting and creative work with a clear visual language.
Julia Schwegmann trained at Krolop & Gerst and combines creative image design with great technical understanding. As a professional photographer and videographer, she conveys content in a motivating, understandable and practical way.
Together, they create an inspiring workshop atmosphere with plenty of room for creative work, questions and individual feedback.
Workshop Information
- Speaker: Martin Krolop & Julia Schwegmann
- Suitable for: Beginners and advanced photographers, basic photographic knowledge and confidence with your own camera are required
- Minimum number of participants:5
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- 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: October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or October 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, at the Info Counter, then room Dublin 2nd floor
- Price: 289€
- 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 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.