Model Photography

**Learn Your Camera Workshop** Next Friday, **22/05/2026**, we’re hosting a beginner-friendly 1-hour workshop at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. You’ll learn how to understand your camera settings, take control of manual mode, and start creating better photos with more confidence. **Duration:** 1 hour **Cost:** 15€ **Location:** WienMitte Photography Studio Spaces are limited — DM to reserve your spot.

For 2026, we are starting our third year meeting every second Tuesday to mingle and get some ideas rolling. If you were not able to join us last time, come network, share stories, and meet some new people to crew or talent for your next project. We need to change venues occasionally due to other sceduled events, so be sure to check the location (If you get to the venue early, tell them you are with the "FILMMAKER'S GROUP" at 20:00- thanks) \*Meetup has more than doubled its fees for organizers planning events, to compensate for the added admin cost, we are putting out a tip jar at every event and asking for a 2-5€ donation per attendee. Not required, but definitely appreciated. **PLEASE NOTE LOCATION (only this time) ** When: Tuesday at 20:00 where: Quentin Kaffeebar Kaisersraße 96 1070 --please be sure to sign up and cancel if you cannot make it, so we can be respectful to the venue.

Dear artists, This time we will have Janek with short and long poses! See you there!

Let’s meet up for Django and good conversations—pizza included. **Agenda highlights** * **Ship It: Django to Production with Uncloud in Minutes** Learn about the Uncloud project and how to easily and quickly deploy and manage containerized Django apps to remote Linux servers. – [Anton Ovchinnikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-ovchinnikov-9490665b/) **Call for Talks** * Sharpen ideas, show expertise, start conversations, level up the meetup. * 5‑min lightning or 1‑min “/dev/random.” First‑timer speakers welcome. * Topics we love: your secret sauce, things you find valuable, tooling, performance, testing, security gotchas, Postgres, Celery or a quick “wish I’d known” story. Send a 1–2 sentence pitch to [stephan.poetschner@gmail.com](mailto:stephan.poetschner@gmail.com) or just tell us when you arrive. **Logistics ️** * When: Tuesday, **June 30**, 2026, **18:30** * Where: Sentry, **Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/4OG**, 1020 Wien * If **doors are locked**, please call: **+43 676 744 1671**. We will get down-stairs and let you in. * Host: Sentry (pizza and drinks provided) Save your spot now → RSVP on Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/django-vienna/events/313427621/](https://www.meetup.com/django-vienna/events/313427621/) See you there, Your Django-Vienna hosts, Fabian and Stephan

The event is part of our WEEKLY MEETUP SERIES. ---- Hey Badminton Enthusiasts! This meet-up is for all levels: beginners, intermediates and experts. Everyone is welcome to join, test their skills and have some fun together! The organiser will reserve courts in advance - PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU REALLY PLAN ON COMING (OR CANCEL ASAP IF SOMETHING CAME UP). We are meeting at about 07:50 pm near the reception by the lounge area (next to the courts). Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. The locker rooms are free to use. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you. There is also a drinking fountain available if you need to replenish your bottle. The organiser will be at the club about 5 min. ahead of time and pay for everyone - please bring if possible exact change and pay the organiser after the event! The fee for this event is 6€. It is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below! If you are joining our events for the first time, WELCOME! Let the organizer know that you are new and they will find a place for you. Don't worry, we are an open and friendly group. We are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time! Without further ado - see you at our next event! 2G rules apply: geimpft or genesen. We will adapt our events according to the official regulations.

## The Portrait League – Paid Studio Sessions for Serious Hobby Photographers This is a structured portrait community — not a casual meetup. The Portrait League is a recurring studio (location) gathering for photographers who want to improve their portrait and headshot work in a focused, constructive environment. Each session will focus on a specific studio concept: – Classic 1-light headshots – Dramatic low-key portraits – High-key commercial looks – Editorial portrait setups – Creative color lighting Model included. We don’t rush for quantity. We work for quality. The goal is simple: Refine technique. Improve consistency. Develop a recognizable portrait style. This is for photographers who: • Want structured growth • Value critique over ego • Take their craft seriously • Prefer collaboration over chaos Spots are limited to maintain quality and productive energy. Investment Today: €15 Duration: approx. 2–3 hours If you want random shooting, this isn’t it. If you want to level up your portrait game, join the league. ***

**Get Together: Photographers & Artists** Join us for a relaxed creative meet-up on **Wednesday, 03/06/2026**, from **18:00–20:00** at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. This bi-weekly event is for photographers, artists, creatives, and anyone who wants to connect, share ideas, talk about projects, and support each other in a friendly atmosphere. Come for a drink, bring your ideas, meet like-minded people, and get inspired for your next creative project. **Duration:** 2 hours **Drinks:** not included **Location:** WienMitte Photography Studio DM to join the next get-together.

## Editorial Boudoir Lighting Session **Limited to 3 Photographers** An intimate, structured boudoir session focused on controlled lighting, refined posing, and intentional composition. This is not an open group shoot. The atmosphere will be calm, directed, and professional. We will work with: • 1 professional model • 2 curated lighting setups • Guided posing and direction • Structured shooting rotations • Time for questions and breakdowns The focus is on building strong portfolio material while understanding how to shape light and mood in an editorial boudoir environment. Spots are strictly limited to three participants to ensure quality, space, and creative control. Investment: €225 Duration: approx. 2–2.5 hours If you value structure over chaos and intention over randomness, this session is for you.

Join me for a night photo walk through the city centre :) We will gather at Karlsplatz, then continue to Albertina museum, Michaeler Platz, Cafe Central, to Votiv Kirche. If you have a tripod, this could be a good opportunity to use it, but as always, any gear is good. The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 10 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear. IMPORTANT: As demand for this kind of walks is high and I cannot manage a larger group, please leave this one out if you are a regular (have been to +5 events) so others have a chance to join.

**Learn Your Camera Workshop** Next Wednesday, we’re hosting a beginner-friendly 2-hours workshop at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. You’ll learn how to understand your camera settings, take control of manual mode, and start creating better photos with more confidence. **Duration:** 2 hour **Cost:** 45€ **Location:** WienMitte Photography Studio Spaces are limited — DM to reserve your spot.

**Learn Your Camera Workshop** Next Sunday, we’re hosting a beginner-friendly 3-hours workshop at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. You’ll learn how to understand your camera settings, take control of manual mode, and start creating better photos with more confidence. **Duration:** 3 hours **Cost:** 90€ **Location:** WienMitte Photography Studio Spaces are limited — DM to reserve your spot.

Join me for a photo walk along the Stadtwanderwerg 3 :) We will gather at Kapelle St. Anna at the beginning of the official hike and take a walk along it (circular route). It should take about 3-4 h to complete, more info here: https://www.wien.gv.at/en/leisure/hiking-path3 Please note the day might be very hot so dress accordingly and bring water! The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 14 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear.

**Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from a duo with over 16 years of experience combined. During this demonstration event, you can expect to learn how to direct and guide your creative vision through lighting and communication to your model. We guarantee you will leave this event feeling more confident to try new lighting set ups to match up with your anticipated outcome. Finding the right way to express your vision is key to getting your model to pose accordingly, so we got you there too! To take this even further, think about signing up for a tutorial spot following the demonstration.** ***Note: this is a demonstration event only, you will not shoot your own images. However, if you bring your camera we can test it for compatibility with the studio lights.*** **Following the demonstration will be a tutorial/coaching event - sign up separately if you are interested at** https://calendar.app.google/ZcHb4CQB2rrV3U7j9 **Save and book both for $199 (discounted from $215; the discount will be applied on the Tutorial invoice).**

These meetings will be a building block approach to learning photographic mastery over three disciplines: Mechanical Mastery (MM) - 13 weeks of the series Exposure Mastery (EM) - 26 weeks of the series Composition Mastery (CM) - A 52 week series All three series will run concurrently and will dovetail as follows: Q3/26 - MM (Iter 1), EM (Iter 1, Pt 1), CM (Iter 1, Pt1) Q4/26 - MM (Iter 2), EM (Iter 1, Pt 2), CM (Iter 1, Pt2) Q1/27 - MM (Iter 3), EM (Iter 2, Pt 1), CM (Iter 1, Pt3) Q2/27 - MM (Iter 4), EM (Iter 2, Pt 2), CM (Iter 1, Pt4) That's likely confusing, but essentially, MM offered 4 times in that period, EM offered 2 times, and CM offered 1 time. **TO BE CLEAR - THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THESE CLASSES.** This is an aggressive series, with presentations, homework, group shoots to be added in, likely at LEAST twice a month, image critiques, and an expectation that you are willing to put in the work to elevate your photography significantly. Open to all levels and all equipment levels. Don't let hesitation about your skillset and/or gear keep you from a one-time opportunity. The group will meet every Monday, with periodic exceptions, and we will try to keep as close as possible to the original plan. Obviously, more data to come, and will be published as this is further developed, but now is the time to decide if you want to be a part of this.

TOPIC (TBD): Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

This will be our regular monthly meeting, with a new topic picked each month. Topics to be determined and posted soon.

These events on the schedule are to serve three purposes: 1. These will serve as field shoots targeted at The Completely Series homework. Generally, each of these shoots will focus on the homework assigned in the two prior weeks. So locations and topics will be picked to match those expectations. 2. Additionally, these events are to serve as placeholders for TIME OF DAY. They are intended to be modified as needed to capture SUNRISE and/or EARLY MORNING light. They will likely be modified to time out for the IDEAL light on that day, at that location. EXPECT THEM TO BE MODIFIED as the time of year changes and/or schedule conflicts occur. But THERE WILL BE at least one morning shoot per month. 3. Lastly, they are also to serve as semi-monthly morning shoots for the group as a whole. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE IN THE COMPLETELY SERIES to attend any of these morning field shoots. Locations and specifics will be updated as the event date approaches.