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Outdoor Portrait Mastery: Natural Light, Flash & Creative Multiple Exposure Editing 

(3-Part Course)

Learn how to confidently shoot and edit creative outdoor portraits - from natural light to off-camera flash, and into artistic multiple exposure work.

This is a small, hands-on learning experience designed to help you move beyond guesswork and start creating images with intention.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand how to see and use natural light in any outdoor situation

  • Confidently use off-camera flash without feeling overwhelmed

  • Know how to pose and direct a model naturally

  • Develop a consistent portrait editing workflow

  • Create your own multiple exposure (ME) images

  • Gain clarity and confidence in your creative process

Session 1 – Outdoor Portrait Shoot (3.5 hours )

Hands-on practical session

Work with a female model in a real outdoor environment. 

You will learn:

  • How to use natural light effectively

  • How to position and direct your subject

  • How to introduce and control off-camera flash

  • How to combine natural and artificial light

  • How to shoot textures and layers for Multiple Exposure editing

This session is focused on doing, not just watching.

Session 2 – Editing & Creative Techniques (1h 30 mins)
(Online or in person)

You will learn how to bring your images to life through editing:

 

  • Portrait editing workflow (step-by-step)

  • Preparing images for multiple exposure

  • Introduction to ME editing techniques

Session 3 – Feedback & Multiple Exposure Editing (1h 30 mins)

(Online or in person)

 

Refine your work and push your creativity further with

 

  • Personalised feedback on your images

  • Improving your edits

  • Expanding on multiple exposure techniques

Small Group Experience

This course is limited to only 2 participants.

This allows for:

  • Personal guidance

  • Time to ask questions

  • Individual feedback

  • A relaxed, supportive learning environment

This workshop is ideal if you:

  • Feel unsure about using flash outdoors

  • Want to improve your portrait photography

  • Struggle with posing or directing people

  • Want to develop a consistent editing style

  • Are curious about creative techniques like multiple exposure

Location & Details

  • Outdoor Session Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

  • Dates: July & August (exact dates confirmed after booking)

  • Group Size: 2 participants

Investment

£275 per person

Model and full workshop experience included.

Book Your Spot​

To book or ask any questions:
info@olenahastilow.com

A Note From Me

I know how overwhelming portrait photography can feel - especially when it comes to lighting and editing.

This workshop is designed to simplify the process and help you build confidence step by step, in a relaxed and supportive environment.

© 2025 by Olena Hastilow

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