This is how I do it

Boudoir and nude photography workshop with available light

The workshop for beginners in boudoir and nude photography as well as all photographers who want to learn step by step how I shoot, starting with my camera settings, shooting with available light, model communication, perspective, crop and posing to scenic image composition.

In this workshop I will show you the secrets of my photography and give you an easy introduction to sensual people photography with natural light.

Level: ★ - Beginner

THIS IS HOW I DO IT

Saturday, 18.10.2025
10.00 - 16:30
Price incl. VAT: € 299,-
Participants: 5-7
Location: Loft Studio Cologne

Incl. model fee, location, make-up artist, snacks & drinks

WORKSHOP

Start: The workshop starts at 10:00 with a short introductory round and a well-founded theory on the main topic of the workshop. This is followed by the guided practical part with several shooting situations.

topicThe learning objective is sensual boudoir & nude photos with available light. I will explain my way of working in theory and practice. We will deal with the following theme

• Camera settings - settings for best possible results - Out of Cam

• Camera calibration - True Colors directly from the camera

• Model communication - The right communication with the model

• Available light - How I see and analyse natural light

• Perspective - Advantageous perspectives in boudoir and nude photography

• Cropping - Do's and Dont's in image cropping - Where can I crop and where not?

• Posing - Which poses are suitable for boudoir and nude

• The dark side - The plastic effect of light and the power of the dark side

• Scenic Design - Image Design for Scenic Boudoir & Nude Photography

• Tips and tricks - Important information for your own nude shoot

Working method: We work on all the main topics of the workshop together as a group. During the practical part, I lead the shoots and show how I take photos and what I pay attention to. Each photographer is given the opportunity to apply what they have learned and ask questions.

Equipment: You will need a digital SLR camera or mirrorless camera and prime lenses for the workshop. Ideal focal lengths are between 45-85mm or a 70-200 F2.8 telephoto zoom. If no suitable equipment is available, test equipment from Nikon, Fujifilm and Canon can be borrowed at the workshop.

Miscellaneous: If the workshop is canceled due to bad booking situation or through the fault of the instructor, the workshop fee will be refunded or can be rebooked for subsequent workshop dates. If a model cancels due to the fault of the model, the leader will replace her with an equivalent model. 

The following conditions apply Workshop Conditions of Participation.