The Art of the Family: Mastering Portraiture, Posing, and Light

The Art of the Family: Mastering Portraiture, Posing, and Light

 Family Portrait Workshop

Presented by the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma (PPOK)

Saturday, June 7th 1:30 pm -5:30pm | J. Holland Photography Edmond, OK

Free for 2026 PPOK Members  

Only $49.00 for non-members

Join the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma on June 7th for an exclusive hands-on Family Portrait Workshop. Designed for photographers who want to learn how to confidently create a family portrait, and practice professional lighting techniques and photograph families with confidence.

Learning in small groups side by side with professional photographers Elise Breeding and Johnny Holland, you will practice in real-time at a working studio with a guest family to experience the true flow of a session. This class is ideal for photographers who understand the basics of their camera but want to level up their professional output and confidence when working with people.

What We Will Explore:

• Posing: Learn how to "build" a family portrait. We will cover how to pose different body types, manage varying heights, and create "connection points" that make a family look unified and natural rather than stiff and posed.
• Mastering the Light:
• • Natural Light: Finding the "good" light in any location and using reflectors to fill shadows.
  • Off-Camera Flash (OCF): Using subtle flash to create professional "pop" and handle difficult midday sun or backlit "Golden Hour" scenarios.
• Directing with Confidence: Learn how to take control of a session. We’ll discuss "soft skills” keep energy high and positive.
• Composition & Gear: Which focal lengths are best for groups versus individuals, and how to choose backgrounds that add depth without distracting from your subjects.