A good portrait shows much more than just a face. It conveys personality, charisma, and authenticity. But that is often the greatest challenge in portrait photography: How do you create images that look natural and establish a genuine connection with the viewer?
This workshop is designed specifically for women and focuses on the most important foundation of successful portrait photography—communication. Rather than technique, camera equipment, or elaborate lighting setups, the workshop focuses on confidently guiding people in front of the camera, building trust, and capturing authentic moments.
In a safe and supportive environment, participants experience both sides of the camera. They take photos of each other and are photographed themselves. This fosters an immediate understanding of how language, body language, eye contact, and atmosphere affect the impact of an image. This shift in perspective helps participants photograph people more consciously, empathetically, and authentically in the future.
Another focus is on the interplay between self-perception and how one is perceived by others. Together, we explore how to create portraits that not only please the subject but also evoke an emotional response in the viewer.
With over 30 years of experience in portrait photography, Gordon Below guides participants through practical exercises, portrait sessions, and group image reviews. In the process, he shares insights from his professional work with people and demonstrates how honest communication leads to more powerful images.
This workshop is designed for female photographers who want to capture people more authentically, gain more confidence in working with subjects in front of the camera, and understand how to create natural and impactful portraits—regardless of technique or having the perfect equipment.
About Gordon Below
The workshop will be led by Gordon Below, who, as a photographer, photography instructor, and longtime studio owner, has been working with people in front of the camera for over 30 years. His perspective as a male photographer adds an extra dimension to the discussion: How is a portrait interpreted? What comes across as strong, what as soft, and what as authentic? And how do you create an image in which the subject can see themselves reflected?
Workshop information
- Speaker: Gordon Below
- Suitable for: Female photographers who want to deepen their knowledge
- Minimum number of participants: 7
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- What to bring: Please bring your own camera with lenses, empty memory cards, and fully charged batteries.
- Duration: 4 hours
- When: Sunday, 04.10.26 from 12:00 to 16:00
- Where: Nuremberg Trade Fair , NCC West, lounge behind the bar area near the Paris Hall, 2nd floor
- Price: 165 €
- 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.