Workshops
You must have purchased a festival ticket in order to purchase entrance to the workshop. 10 people are the maximum limit of each workshop participants.
Lifestyle Workshops

Aleksandra Helk
13.05.2023 at 11:30 - 14:00 (at the photo shoot location)
SOLD OUT
Clients' house will be the location of the workshop. Sasha will demonstrate the following during the home shoot:
- how to create a variety of pictures in just one room
- how to make the most of a space's available natural light, even if there isn't much of it
- which poses to use to avoid having the photos appear too staged
Without interfering with the speaker, the participant may take own pictures. The ideal lenses to keep on hand are 24mm, 35mm (the most popular), 50mm or 85mm.

Julia Andrianov
13.05.2023 at 08:45 - 11:15 (at the photo shoot location).
SOLD OUT
Julia will demonstrate her approach to working with a couple or family (mom, dad, child) at the workshop.
- She will go into great detail on the camera settings and what she brings to photo shoots in her camera bag.
- Additionally, Julia will describe how and when she uses composition.
- Participants in the workshop will save 25% on a personal, 1.5-hour consultation.
Without interfering with the speaker, the participant may take own pictures. The ideal lenses to keep on hand are 24mm, 35mm, 50mm or 85mm.
Maternity Workshops

Michael Stief
13.05.2023 at 11:30 - 14:00 (in the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshop by Arina Ageev.
Without interfering with the speaker, the participant may take own pictures. The ideal lenses to keep on hand are 50mm, 85mm or 24-70mm.

Vika Ray
12.05.2023 at 09:00 - 11:30 (in the studio, outside the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshops by Jelena Rudi and Margarita Kashuba.
- An rare opportunity to take a dip into the world of pulsed light maternity photography.
- Vika will bring a unique and fashionable setups that will be a true pleasure to work with.
- Vika will demonstrate HOW to handle a model who is pregnant as well as WHAT is necessary for a chic and memorable photo shoot.
- Wow images can be added to your portfolio, and you can use the obtained information in your upcoming projects.
Without interfering with the speaker, the participant may take own pictures. The ideal lenses to keep on hand are 50mm, 85mm or 24-70mm.
Newborn Workshops

Arina Ageev
13.05.2023 at 11:30 - 14:00 (in the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshop by Michael Stief.
- Arina will demonstrate the "hands under the chin" pose and how to pose a newborn baby in a bucket during the workshop.
- Arina will also describe the simplicity of using various props in her performance.
The props shop instagram.com/libelleprops will offer a 10% discount to all workshop attendees.

Axela Frank
12.05.2023 at 09:00 - 11:30 (in the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshop by Elena Parfinchuk.
During a newborn workshop Axela will show:
- Flash light (Atlas 400 pro) settings
- camera settings
- shooting angles
- working on a bean bag
- working in props
Students will receive certificates, discounts to props vendors and a 20% discount for online workshops (include actions) on newborn photography retouch

Daniela Ursache
13.05.2023 at 08:45 - 11:15 (in the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshop by Axela Frank (maternity).
"Getting a nice variety of perfect poses is every photographer's goal, but it is not always possible with fussy babies."
- This workshop is for newborn photographers looking to improve their wrapping techniques and workflow with awake or unsettled babies.
- Daniela will share with you 5 types of wrapping - Criss Cross Wrap, Bows Wrap, Twist Wrap, Flower Wrap and Butterfly Wrap.
- We will be working with a real baby and you will have the chance to see how Daniela uses the studio light, how she stuffs her props and how to style each setup to achieve perfect looks.
Please note that Daniela will be answering any questions concerning these 5 types of wrapping, but she will not discuss other posing or editing techniques.
Participants will receive a 25% discount code for Daniela's online editing 1:1 class

Elena Parfinchuk
12.05.2023 at 09:00 - 11:30 (in the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshop by Axela Frank (newborn).
- A classic newborn photo session featuring perfect poses.
- Elena will demonstrate and go through transitions between poses while photographing a newborn on a beanbag.
- She will give you tips on how to pose babies more effectively.
Participants will receive a nice bonus: a 50% discount on an Elena retouching lesson.

Margarita Kashuba - Natural Simple style
12.05.2023 at 09:00 - 11:30 (in the studio, outside the hotel).
SOLD OUT
This workshop is performed parallelly (at the same time) with workshops by Jelena Rudi and Vika Ray.
"What to shoot?" and "How to shoot?" in the Natural Simple style.
During the workshop, Margarita will demonstrate how to photograph a family with a newborn baby in all of these situations:
- the baby alone
- with the parents
- with the older children
- and with the entire family
You will learn the light schemes, compositional details and the posing of a baby.
You will get to see how Margarita interacts with parents to capture their emotions.
As a result, even if the newborn is awake, you will know how to shoot in Natural Simple style to ensure success.
Without interfering with the speaker, the participant may take own pictures. The ideal lenses to keep on hand are 50mm or 35mm.