What we’re about
Carlos Loff has been teaching practical Photography for 16 years - Here
>>> Efficient Teaching: Practical - Methodical - Personalized
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Group goal - Bringing together foreigner Photographers in Lisbon, in an inclusive atmosphere. We embrace beginner or experienced practitioners, who want to learn new techniques, share experiences and make new friends. I aim to empower all participants with a wide range of new skills in: Camera handling, Landscape, Portrait, Macro, Wildlife, Street, Nocturnal and Studio
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For Whom - This is an International Meetup, English speaking, open to everyone, expats and nomads, who want to develop their skills through practical workshops and courses or perform creative works through themed events.
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How it works - There will be two type of events
- Workshops with formal teaching, outdoor or indoor, preforming practical exercises and discussing results
- Themed Events, outdoor or indoor, where we share expenses to hire Models or Performers, enabling us to achieve a fine Portfolio
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Disclaimer - This not a company or profit driven, the events fees are destined only to cover for Meetup 55€ monthly fee, my time preparing and running classes plus transport/food expenses - Thank you
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
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Private Initiation to Photography - Schedule Your Day after RSVPMiradouro S. Pedro de Alcântara, Lisbon€55.00
### Efficient Teaching: Practical - Methodical - Personalized
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ATTENTION - This is not the day for your private class, this is where several people can book (RSVP) for their own private class, to be scheduled afterwards
-------BOOKING HERE - Each Individual RSVP on this page entitles the participant to their own private Workshop, to be scheduled on a Work Day with Carlos Loff
-------Schedule your day with Teacher - Carlos Loff
- Your Pace, Your Priorities - Fully Tailored to You
- Choose amongst work days - Monday to Friday
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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
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#### Program and Contents - 10 AM - 1:30 PM
Location - Lisbon/Chiado - Stated on this event
- Camera menu and controls
- Shooting modes and Exposure
- White Balance and Focus features
- Apertures, and Depth of Field
- Practical exercises
Small Pause for snacks/WCs
- 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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Important Note
- Subjects and practical exercises are methodically distributed throughout the class, 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 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
- Candid Street Photos - Practical Workshop (Limited spots)Miradouro S. Pedro de Alcântara, Lisbon€15.00
### Efficient Teaching: Practical - Methodical - Personalized
### Introduction and Philosophy
We will use a very specific camera setup and behaviour approach that allows us to capture everyone we fancy, quite close, without pointing the camera at them, using one of the most spontaneous modes of Street Photography - Candid Captures (examples at gallery below)
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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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Workshop Contents
- Camera settings
- Behaviour techniques
- Lens choices and features
- Framing for candid shots
- Stability VS Movement
- Walk on busy area
- Practical exercises
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Dynamics and Practice
We will do only a 2 Km walk, but slow and steady to make this particular technique work the best for 100% spontaneous up closesWorkshop ends at Cais dom Sodré Plaza
-------### Required Equipment (required)
- Digital DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with shooting modes: manual, aperture and shutter
- Lenses that specifically allow to shoot at 24mm (crop) or 35mm (full frame)
### Optional Equipment (not mandatory)
- None
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Getting to 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.
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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
- Group Studio Course - Cam, Lights & Models (only 3 spots out of 6)Davinci Training Centre - Lisboa - Benfica, Lisboa€240.00
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
-------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
-------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
---#### 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
---#### 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
---#### 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
---#### 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
- Private Photography Course - Schedule Your Days - 5 ClassesMiradouro S. Pedro de Alcântara, Lisbon€180.00
### 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
-------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.
-------
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
