Lisbon Photography Club for Expats and Nomads

MIXED LENGUAGE COURSE - Portuguese and English
>>> Booking here includes 6 classes and 4 Models
>>> This date is Class 1 / See the other 5 dates below
>>> 3 spots out of 6 are taken on my PT Website
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Early Bird until April 30 - 260€ - After will be 290€

• Discount on early bookings/RSVPs, until March 31st

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A Comprehensive one-to-one course: practical, methodical and fully customized to you. Covers all aspects of studio portrait: Gears, Lighting & Model direction
>>> Previous Courses Videos - 1 - 2 - 3
>>> First 3 classes in an Studio in Lisboa/Benfica
>>> Last 3 classes in Studio at LX Factory - Vídeo
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Link Reviews to Carlos Loff - carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews

• 16 years teaching Practical Photography
• Portfolio at my Website: www.carlosloff.com

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4 Models to choose from - Download this list

• After registering, download the list of models and choose your 4 favorite ones. The top-voted 3 will be hired for the course.

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Full Program - 3h Classes - Check all dates carefully
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#### May 25, 10:30 AM - Class 1 (No Model)

• Lenses and settings for studio
• Studio gears and accessories
• Basic lighting rules
• Participant exercises

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#### June 8, 4:30 PM - Class 2 (No Model)

• Basic rules for lighting setups
• Selective lighting setups
• Broad lighting setups
• Narrow lighting setups
• Participant exercises

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#### June 14, 10:30 AM - Class 3 (With Model 1)

• Scouting for Models
• Model release
• Framing and focusing
• Basic posing rules
• Light settings by Carlos Loff
• Custom photo shoots with Model 1

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Online - Intermediate Teams Meet
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#### June 29, 10 AM - Class 4 (Model 2)

• Styling and Makeup for Models
• Personalized briefings for the model
• Personalized Model Direction
• Light settings by Carlos Loff
• Custom photo shoots with Model 2

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In person - Lunch - Intermediate Meet
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#### June 29, 3 PM - Class 5 (Model 3)

• Project and storytelling
• Personalized briefings for the model
• Personalized lighting settings
• Custom photo shoots with Model 3

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Online - Intermediate Teams Meet
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#### July 11, 6 PM - Class 6 (Model 4)

• Personalized projects
• Personalized settings
• Personalized Stylings
• Personalized briefings for the model
• Custom photo shoots with Model 4

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Important Note - Extra Online Meetings

• Starting from the 3rd module, there will be 3 intermediate Teams meetings in the evenings to prepare for the practice sessions with models, scheduled during the first class.

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### IRIS STUDIO - Opening in June at LX Factory

• 35m² room + Dressing Room + Wi-Fi
• 4 Flash Heads (400W and 600W)
• Universal wireless triggers
• 3 pairs of softboxes (large, strips, and octas)
• 1 large beauty dish with difusor
• 7 backdrops (neutral and scenic)
• Snoots, color gels, barndoors, and reflectors
• Various medium/large umbrellas
• Wind Fan, Flags, and shape filters

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### Required Equipment

• Digital DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual mode and flash shoe
• Lenses suitable for shooting within the range of 35mm - 70mm

### Optional Equipment

• Accessories for models and fabric or paper backdrops
• Lighting accessories compatible with the Bowens system

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Safety

• Any accidents, directly related with the Studio, are covered by my Insurance
• Each participant is responsible for their own personal and material safety, relating to their actions

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About Carlos Loff
Carlos Loff is Portugal's most active practical photography trainer (over 3,500 Workshops and 220 Thematic Courses). He has promoted 20 Guest Trainers and hired over 50 Models.

• Geographer - Certified Trainer (CCP) since 2006
• Professional Photographer since 1991 (AR-CO)
• Community Leader of Photography Workshops for nearly 15 years, with over 4,000 members: meetup.com
• Instructor for municipalities and companies, including GD Banco Portugal, CCDT-SIBS, BNP-PARIBAS, and Fundação Social Bancária.
• Official photography guide for Green Trekker
• Website: www.carlosloff.com

### Efficient Teaching: Practical - Methodical - Personalized

Each Individual RSVP/booking on this page entitles you to your own private course = 5 private classes to be scheduled on Work Days for you only
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COURSE CALENDAR - 5 Work Days (4 Mornings + 1 Night)

• To be scheduled between You and Teacher
• Classes at work-days, 4 mornings/afternoons + 1 night
• Ideally weekly, but flexible (Monday to Friday)
• Your Pace, Your Priorities - Fully Tailored to You

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Link Reviews to Carlos Loff - carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews

• 16 years teaching Practical Photography
• Portfolio at my Website: www.carlosloff.com

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### Introduction and Philosophy

• Designed for those who have never photographed before or those who have started but need more method and control of the camera and all basic techniques. A final certificate is provided
• Every class has it´s own written documentation to help ensure future autonomy and exercises
• Detailed locations details for classes 2 to 5 will be sent to participants who RSVP here

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#### Calendar for the Full Course

#### Class 1 - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

#### (Camera Basics & Apertures)

Location - Lisbon - Stated on this event

• Camera menu and controls
• Shooting modes and Exposure
• White Balance and Focus features
• Apertures, and Depth of Field
• Practical exercises

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#### Class 2 - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

#### (Camera Basics & Shutter Speed)

Location - Lisbon - Chiado area

• Lens choices and features
• Aperture versus Shutter speed
• White balance and Focus features
• Shutter speed and movement
• Indoor shooting with no tripod
• Practical exercises

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#### Class 3 - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

#### (Landscape Techniques)

Location - Lisbon - Parque Nações

• Framing and composition
• Landscape camera settings
• Landscape adjustments to lighting
• Landscape filters (ND and Polarizer)
• Practical exercises

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#### Class 4 - 8 PM - 11 PM

#### (Nocturnal Techniques)

Location - Lisbon - Downtown, Rossio

• Low light and stability
• Tripod versus no tripod
• Short and long Exposures
• Special effects (ghosts/lightpainting)
• Practical exercises

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#### Class 5 - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

#### (Portrait Techniques)

Location - Lisbon - Amália Rodrigues Garden

• Portrait lens and camera settings
• Subject versus Background
• Posing rules and shooting angles
• Reflector and flash filling features
• Practical exercises

Important Note

• Subjects and practical exercises are methodically distributed throughout the course, ensuring logical progression in understanding, deepening skills, and encouraging creativity

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### Required Equipment (required)

• Digital DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual mode and flash shoe
• Lenses suitable for shooting at least within 18mm - 50mm range
• If you don´t have a Tripod I can lend you mine

### Optional Equipment (not mandatory)

• Accessories like: filters and speedlight flash

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Getting to Class 1 Meeting Point

• Train: Rossio Station (then walk up Calçada do Carmo, turn right, and go up Rua do Alecrim to the viewpoint)
• Metro: Restauradores (then walk up Calçada da Glória) or Baixa-Chiado (then walk up Rua do Alecrim)
• Buses: 758, from Portas de Benfica to Cais do Sodré via Largo do Rato (exit right in front of the Viewpoint/Bairro Alto)
• Car: Best to park at Praça da Alegria, halfway up Avenida da Liberdade, and walk up slightly to the starting point, which is then closer to the end location.

Safety

• The course locations and exercises are fitted within perfectly safe areas and conditions. Participants are responsible for their own personal and material safety.

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About Carlos Loff
Carlos Loff is Portugal's most active practical photography trainer (over 3,500 Workshops and 220 Thematic Courses). He has promoted 20 Guest Trainers and hired over 50 Models.

• Geographer - Certified Trainer (CCP) since 2006
• Professional Photographer since 1991 (AR-CO)
• Community Leader of Photography Workshops for nearly 15 years, with over 4,000 members: meetup.com
• Instructor for municipalities and companies, including GD Banco Portugal, CCDT-SIBS, BNP-PARIBAS, and Fundação Social Bancária.
• Official photography guide for Green Trekker
• Website: www.carlosloff.com

### Efficient Teaching: Practical - Methodical - Personalized

>>> Your RSVP/booking here includes all 4 classes + 6 Models

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Last year´s course samples - Video 1 - Video 2 - Video 3
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COURSE CALENDAR - 4 Sundays (3 Mornings + 1 Sunset)

Class 1 - June 1, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Exercises)
Class 2 - June 8, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (2 Models)
Class 3 - June 15, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (2 Models)
Class 4 - June 22, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (2 Models)
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Link Reviews to Carlos Loff - carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews

• 16 years teaching Practical Photography
• Portfolio at my Website: www.carlosloff.com

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### Training Topics Covered

• Camera Settings
• Focal Distances
• Precise Measurements
• Focusing and Depth of Field
• Background Control
• Fill Flash
• Posing Guidance
• Reflector Mastery
• Framing: Emotion vs Information
• Aesthetics & Storytelling

MODELS - 6 Professional Models from this list to be announced
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First Class Meeting Point - Google Maps Pin
>>> Outside Shopping Vasco Gama - Door facing Gare do Oriente
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#### PROGRAM - 4 SUNDAYS - 3 MORNINGS + 1 AFTERNOON

#### Class 1 - Sun, June 1st (Parque das Nações)

📍 10:30 AM - Parque das Nações - Entrance of CC Vasco da Gama
Theme - No Models - Casual

• Methodical shooting of each other
• Natural Light
• Hard vs Soft Light
• Angles - Volume and Textures
• Dynamic Ranges
• Camera Settings
• Aperture Control
• Stability & Freeze Motion
• Metering & Histogram
• Spot Metering
• Selective Focusing
• White Balance
• Lenses
• Focal Distances & Their Limits
• Depth of Field
• Subject vs Background
• Framing
• Aesthetic Rules for Portraits
• Rich Composition vs Minimalist

📍 End - 1:30 PM - Parque das Nações
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#### Class 2 - Sun, June 8th (Jardim Linha D’Água)

📍 10:30 AM - Linha D’Água - Near El Corte Inglés
2 MODELS - Theme/Styling: "Dresses in the Wind"

• Individual Shoots with each Model

Dynamic Range Control

• Extreme Light Measurements
• Model vs Background
• Light vs Shadows

Reflector Fill

• White, Silver, and Gold
• Precise Measurement vs Reflector
• Distances & Angles

Flash Fill

• Flash vs Natural Light
• Intensity Control
• Use of Triggers
• Distances & Angles
• White Balance for Flash

📍 End - 1:30 PM - Near El Corte Inglés
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#### Class 3 - Sun, June 15th (Alcântara Riverside)

📍 10:30 AM - Alcântara Docks
2 MODELS - Theme/Styling: "Sexy Rebels"

• Individual Shoots with each Model

Scene Control

• Focal Distance vs Information

Framing Plans

• Information vs Emotion

Pose Guidance

• Aesthetic Rules
• Mistakes & Corrections
• Action vs Message

Expression Guidance

• Original Copy
• Induced Expression
• Role-play Expression

Shooting Timings

• Fixed Pose vs Dynamic Pose

Shooting in Motion

• Burst Mode
• Motion Blur

📍 End - 1:30 PM - Alcântara Docks
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#### Class 4 - Sun, June 22nd (Cais do Ginjal)

📍 6:00 PM - Cacilhas - Boat Terminal
2 MODELS - Theme/Styling: To Be Defined in Module 3
☀️ GOLDEN HOUR - STARTS AT 8 PM

• Individual Shoots with each Model

Personalized Projects

• Personal Briefings for the Models
• Free Photography Using Learned Techniques

📍 End - 9:00 PM - Cacilhas, Boat Terminal
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### Post-Course Online Support

• Online documentation available after the course

### Weather Conditions

• Backup dates will be arranged with participants in case of rain.

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### Essential Equipment

• Digital DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
• Lenses covering 24mm - 200mm range

### Optional Equipment

• Portable Reflector
• Radio Triggers
• External Flash

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Getting to Class 1 Meeting Point

• Train: Gare do Oriente
• Metro: Red Line - Gare do Oriente
• Buses: 728 and 750

Safety

• The course locations and exercises are fitted within perfectly safe areas and conditions. Participants are responsible for their own personal and material safety.

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About Carlos Loff
Carlos Loff is Portugal's most active practical photography trainer (over 3,500 Workshops and 220 Thematic Courses). He has promoted 20 Guest Trainers and hired over 50 Models.

• Geographer - Certified Trainer (CCP) since 2006
• Professional Photographer since 1991 (AR-CO)
• Community Leader of Photography Workshops for nearly 15 years, with over 4,000 members: meetup.com
• Instructor for municipalities and companies, including GD Banco Portugal, CCDT-SIBS, BNP-PARIBAS, and Fundação Social Bancária.
• Official photography guide for Green Trekker
• Website: www.carlosloff.com

Up to 20 Models and 40 Photographers

6 Pro Models from this list + Beginners to be announced
>>> Last year´s event samples - Video 1 - Video 2 - Video 3

Reviews to Carlos Loff - carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews
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Where Talent Speaks Louder Than Experience

• A non-commercial event designed to promote new talents, both behind and in front of the camera, with low-cost values

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Location - Lisbon Garden = Jardim Linha D´Água

• The event takes place from 10 AM to 5 PM with short breaks. See videos and photos of a smaller previous event at the bottom of the page.
• Apart from the 6 Professional Models (from this list), the remaining 14 Models are "new faces," recruited by Carlos Loff and announced up to 2 weeks before the event.
• The participant ratio is 2 Photographers per each Model, ensuring good logistics for shootings with time and personalization.
• Styling - Spring-Summer Short Dresses and Heels

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How Do We Know Who and When to Photograph?

• A brief initial briefing will confirm the presence of all participants, explaining the general operation, locations, and some breaks for the Models.
• Models and Photographers will always be clearly identified, ensuring clarity on who can be photographed and who can photograph.
• A cheat sheet with key camera settings, lenses, approaches, and variables will be provided to support the technical aspects of the shootings.

Rules and Conditions

• Outside of the 6 Pro Models, the other 14 Beginner Models are not required to have professional experience but must be pre-approved by Carlos Loff to ensure a minimum physical profile and posing ability.
• Photographers have the unique opportunity to photograph 20 Models in one day, with time and personalization, paying only a symbolic fee to cover the Models' and organization/logistics costs by Carlos Loff.
• Beginner Models will receive €20 on the day to cover costs. If they show special talent, they may be invited to future professional workshops with proper remuneration (professionals receive full payment).
• The number of Models adjusts to registrations, maintaining a ratio of 2 Photographers per Model: 10 Models for 20 Photographers, 15 for 30, and up to 20 for 40.

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After the Event - What Happens to the Photos?

• Sharing: Photographers commit to sending Carlos Loff at least 2 photos of each Model within 30 days, allowing free use by the Models, Carlos Loff, and sponsors across any medium, provided they are not commercialized and may include watermarks.
• Rights: All participants (Models and Photographers) authorize the non-commercial publication of the event's results on any medium or platform.
• Exhibition: On a date to be announced, a major Exhibition will be held at LX Factory (New IRIS Space), inviting everyone to showcase their talents to numerous visitors.
• Sponsor: This event does not depend on sponsorships but may include one exclusive sponsor (to be defined). The sponsor may publicize the resulting images, crediting the authors and avoiding commercialization.

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Equipment to Bring

Essential Equipment

• Digital Reflex or Mirrorless Camera with Aperture Priority and Manual Modes
• Lenses ranging between 35mm and 200mm, with the best range being 50mm–100mm

Optional Equipment

• Reflector
• Speedlight

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Transports and Parking

Public Transportation

• Metro: São Sebastião or Parque
• Buses: 726 and 746

By Car

• Park as close as possible to El Corte Inglés or the upper side of Parque Eduardo VII

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Safety
This is a safe event on a normal garden, so each participant is responsible for their own personal and material safety in case of accidents.

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Org by Carlos Loff - 910710142
Carlos Loff is Portugal's most active practical photography trainer (over 3,500 Workshops and 220 Thematic Courses). He has promoted 20 Guest Trainers and hired over 50 Models.

• Geographer since 1998 - Photographer since 1991 (AR-CO) Professional Photographer since 2003
• Certified Trainer (CAP) since 2006
• Community Leader of Photography Workshops for nearly 15 years, with over 4,000 members: meetup.com
• Instructor for municipalities and companies, including GD Banco Portugal, CCDT-SIBS, BNP-PARIBAS, and Fundação Social Bancária.
• Official photography guide for Green Trekker - Website: www.carlosloff.com