Join Roza Wiktoria Tyborowska and Nikon School on this intensive two-day workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate level photographers eager to enhance their skills in studio lighting and post-production techniques. Participants will gain hands-on experience working with a professional model and high-fashion garments, leading to a comprehensive understanding of lighting setups, colour theory, and retouching processes.
This intensive two-day workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate photographers who want to dive into the world of fashion portraiture and creative direction. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to bring their vision to life through lighting, styling, and directing a creative team. Working alongside a professional model and high-fashion garments, participants will refine their skills in conceptualizing and executing high-end fashion shoots.
Day 1:
The focus will be on creative direction and fashion portraiture, with a deep dive into the philosophy of perception. Participants will explore how to communicate their vision visually, develop mood boards, and select colour palettes that match their desired aesthetic. You'll collaborate directly with a makeup artist, hairstylist, lighting assistant, and Roza (your tutor), working together to execute the vision and produce striking images. The goal is to aim for three final images that reflect your unique creative direction.
Day 2:
On the second day, participants will learn how to bring their photographs to life in post-production. You will explore basic editing processes in Adobe Photoshop and learn five key retouching techniques to maintain a clean, high-end look. The session will also include printing your final images using an Epson printer to create professional-quality prints. To wrap up the workshop, we will host a final Q&A session, before our farewells and journey home.
Daily Schedule:
Duration: up to 8 hours per day (with a 40-minute lunch break)
Day 1:
• Lecture on the philosophy of perception and creative direction
• Mood board creation and colour wheel development
• Garment selection and collaboration with your creative team (Model, Makeup artist, hairstylist, lighting assistant)
• Shooting time to implement your concepts and direct the team with Rozas’ guidance
• Aim for 3 final images showcasing your vision
Day 2:
• Basic editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
• Learn 5 retouching techniques for a polished, professional look
• Printing final images using an Epson printer
• Final panel discussion and feedback
• Nikon team selection: One winner will receive a Nikon gift bag
Key Activities:
• Creative direction and fashion portraiture practice
• Collaborating with a professional model and a skilled creative team
• Developing and executing mood boards and colour theory
• Hands-on learning of editing and retouching techniques in Adobe Photoshop
• Printing your final images and getting feedback from industry professionals
Instructor Profile:
The workshop will be led by Roza Wiktoria Tyborowska, an official Nikon Creator and a versatile photographer skilled in both digital and analogue mediums. Roza is known for her unique blend of photography and darkroom printing techniques, often exploring themes of self-discovery and healing. With contributions to high-profile fashion publications and a portfolio that includes work for brands like Dior and renowned athletes and musicians. Roza brings a wealth of experience and artistic insight to the workshop. https://www.instagram.com/roza.wiktoria/
Fashion Collaboration:
Madeleine Jacob graduated from Womenswear at Central Saint Martins 2024 where she was sponsored by Swarovski. Madeleine works in design and art direction in Paris.
Madeleine’s collection focused on curating new textile techniques, and subverting traditional ideas. Drawing inspiration from a atypical childhood, growing up off-grid taught her how imperative it is to think holistically and approach creation with gentle consideration of the world around us. Curating her own natural dye archive, and growing and harvesting dyes. Also, collecting an ever growing late 19th and early 20th century women’s clothing and accessories archive, and has a real passion for women’s fashion history. This is a real inspiration in her design practice.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity for photographers to develop their skills in an immersive, collaborative environment. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of studio lighting, retouching techniques, and the ability to create stunning, high-quality images.
Nikon School experts will also be on hand to help with any technical camera questions and show you how to get the best out of your camera and lenses. We will also have a range of cameras and portraiture lenses for you to use on the day if needed.
Please note the images shown on the website are from a previous workshop and will not be part of this workshop. You will have chance to photograph models in equally eye catching garments by Madeleine Jacob.
If you have any questions about this workshop, please e-mail [email protected]
Well done to Roza and Neil for a brilliant 2 day course. First day it was great to see the preparation, the MUA, the model and studio set up from a photography perspective. Second day was photoshop, my first proper deep dive. The whole experience was insiteful and motivating
Jon S.
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