Authentic Portraits - A Workshop
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED BUT COMING REAL SOON!
The 2024 is full! Please add your name to the list so you can be notified when registration is once again open.
What you’ll get with the Authentic Portrait workshop
If you’re interested in photographing people but your current pictures lack emotional zing, then this workshop is just what you’re looking for.
With in-class instruction and hands-on demos, I’ll teach you how to improve your portrait game through simple exercises and mindset shifts.
I’ll share what I’ve learned and practiced in my own business for the last 20 years to make meaningful and memorable portraits and teach foundational principles to help you discover and hone your own creative vision.
Whether you’re taking pictures of your family just for fun or making portraits for clients, this content-rich workshop is designed to help you build your portrait photography toolkit and your creative identity so your images are memorable, meaningful and engaging.
Here’s what our intensive workshop will cover:
The two elements that give a portrait soul
Lighting scenarios that flatter
The construction of a great portrait
How to put people at ease to elicit authentic responses, and what to say so their apprehension melts away to reveal the very best in each subject
How following posing guides can ruin your photography
The language of photography, and how understanding the visual language will make or break your photographs
Why what you leave out is often more important than what you include
Gear and lens selection
A funny story about Santa (trust me, it’s relevant)
Instruction, Demos and Practice
In addition to in-depth class instruction and demos by Justin, you’ll put this content into practice yourself by photographing models in a supported environment with real-time feedback during the workshop. You’ll leave with increased confidence in your ability as a photographer and a crystal clear understanding of how to make compelling, interesting portraits.
A small workshop size ensures all your questions can be answered all dang day.
This workshop delivers - Here’s proof.
“The workshop was amazing. I feel like I learned a ton about different ways to improve. I’m particularly excited about the strategies for helping subjects feel comfortable and at ease.” M.M.
“Justin’s class was a ton of fun. He’s funny and engaging and really loves his craft. He’s a great teacher and I left inspired.” -G.H.
“The Authentic Portrait workshop was awesome. It had a perfect mix of helpful technical information, creative ideas, practice, and feedback. Justin is really open about his approach and was very helpful.” K.R.
“Justin is very talented, very easy to talk to, and extremely knowledgeable. I loved his workshop and would recommend it to photographers of all levels. He was so helpful and encouraging.” M.A.
“Thanks for the amazing workshop. This helped me understand a better way to shoot and gave me a lot of guidance on how to be a better photographer.” J.M.
Who Should Attend
The workshop is designed to improve photographers’ skills at both the professional and amateur level. The instruction will meet you where you are and give you the tools to grow. If you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve always got. It’s time to try something new.
Professionals. This class is perfect for working photographers who have experience with portrait photography and are seeking a new approach to make more meaningful portraits.
Amateurs. Amateurs are welcome. It is not necessary to be a working photographer to attend. The only requirement is that you already know how to use a camera and are familiar with f-stops and shutter speeds.
Can’t I Just Watch YouTube?
There’s lots of information online about how to take better portraits. YouTube can be helpful, but it can only get you so far. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to find the volume of information this workshop delivers in a cohesive, step-by-step format anywhere online. While you’ll sometimes find a gem or two online, I’m astounded at how often photography instruction is irrelevant, unhelpful or straight up inaccurate. The Authentic Portrait Workshop, with expert instruction, actionable steps and hands-on practice, is a format I’ve never seen taught anywhere else. You’ll ask questions in real time and get feedback on work you create that same day. Can’t do that on YouTube. If this resonates with you, sign up here.
Some Questions…and Answers!
How much does it cost?
$495
How do I sign up!
I’m so glad you asked. Currently, registration is closed until we are ready to announce our next date. But you can add your name to our email list (form above) and that way you’ll be sure to hear about our next workshop.
How can I contact Justin with additional questions?
By email: hello@justinhackworth.com
What's the refund policy?
The workshop is non-refundable. However, should your plans change, you're welcome to sell or gift your seat to someone else.
Is this workshop for professionals?
Yes, the workshop is suited for working professional photographers who are interested in creating more authentic portraits.
Can amateur photographers attend?
Yes. The only requirement is that you already know how to use a camera and are familiar with f-stops and shutter speeds.
What are the hours of the workshop?
We start at 10am sharp, and the workshop officially ends at 5pm, on March 25, 2023, but I’ll stick around as long as necessary to answer all your questions.
Where will this take place?
At my studio. 1 East Center Street, Suite 205, Provo, Utah.
Will we break for lunch?
You bet we will. The one hour lunch is on your own and there are a number of fantastic lunch options within walking distance of the studio. Snacks will be provided throughout the day.
What should I bring?
Bring your camera (with fully charged battery) and your favorite lenses.
About Justin
Hi. I’m Justin. Photography has taken me all over the world and has given me access to all kinds of people, both well known and unknown. I’ve been photographing people professionally since 1999 and have refined over the years a process for getting something more in a picture than just simply what someone looks like, but rather, a picture that reveals the person’s personality and who they really are. I’d love to share with you what I’ve learned in the Authentic Portrait Workshop. I’ve learned that pictures are not made in the camera, they are made in the heart and they are made in the head, and that everyone has a story worth telling. I would love the opportunity to share with you a process that allows you to still be your own unique artist and not just a copy of the kinds of pictures I would make. Anyone that photographs people can use this process to make their own pictures better, more powerful, and more meaningful.