Floral Fantasy: Experience Designing a Fine-Art Portrait for Your Portfolio

## Floral Fantasy: Experience Designing a Fine-Art Portrait for Your Portfolio

For one afternoon, step out of routine shooting and into a world built entirely for creation.

This is a small, immersive fine-art portrait experience where flowers, light, and human expression come together in a fully realized set. Think less classroom, more of a creative process—a space where photographers gather, ideas are exchanged, and something beautiful is built collaboratively.

You’ll photograph a professionally styled model in a custom floral environment designed in collaboration with a professional florist. The set, wardrobe, and makeup are intentionally crafted to support a painterly, fine-art aesthetic, giving you images that feel elevated, cohesive, and portfolio-ready.

Throughout the shoot, I’ll guide you through the creative process in real time:

• How fine-art portraits begin as ideas, not lighting diagrams
• How to shape light for softness, texture, and depth
• How to direct and pose a model to create emotion and flow
• How to think creatively about building stylized scenes without large budgets

This is a hands-on experience. You won’t just observe—you’ll shoot, adjust, experiment, and refine, while also connecting with other photographers who value creativity and craft.

To keep the experience personal and focused, the day is divided into small, timed shooting sessions. The space is intentionally intimate and will accommodate 5 photographers per session (with a maximum of 6), along with the model, florist and make-up artist.

Sessions will run between 12:00 PM and approximately 5:00 PM, with each group receiving about 1.5 to 2 hours of dedicated shooting and instruction. This structure ensures:

• Ample shooting time without crowding
• Direct access to the set, lighting, and model
• Space for questions, experimentation, and refinement

Time slots will be selected or assigned closer to the event date to ensure a smooth flow throughout the day.

The entire experience will be professionally recorded. After the event, attendees will receive access to the edited recording, allowing you to revisit the creative direction, lighting decisions, and included editing guidance at your own pace.

### Who This Is For

This experience is designed for photographers who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore something more creative.

This is a good fit if you:

• Know how to operate your DSLR or mirrorless camera
• Own a camera that can connect to studio lights and a tethered setup
• Want to create more artistic or fine-art work for your portfolio
• Are curious about lighting but don’t feel confident designing it alone
• Enjoy collaborative environments and meeting like-minded creatives

You do not need advanced lighting knowledge. The guidance is intentionally approachable and focused on learning through doing. **You are welcome to message me if you have any questions before signing up at 571-422-8066 or email at jberg@photoberg.io**

### Who This Is Not For

This event may not be the right fit if you:

• Are brand new to using a camera and manual controls
• Are looking for a purely technical or lecture-based lighting class
• Prefer rigid instruction over experimentation and creative flow

This experience prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and exploration over technical perfection.

Early-bird pricing is available at $149.
Your ticket directly supports the creation of this experience—helping fund the professional styling, set design, and dedicated time needed to deliver a meaningful, high-quality creative environment that elevates your skills.

You’ll leave with portfolio-worthy images, a clearer creative framework you can adapt to your own work, and new connections within the local photography community.