DAY 1 — Presentation, Lighting & Practical Portrait Shooting

Session 1: Foundations of Portraiture

• Understanding light quality: soft vs hard light

• Direction, contrast, colors, and mood in portraits

• Using light modifiers effectively

• Common lighting mistakes and how to avoid them

Session 2: Live Lighting Demonstrations

• One-light, two-light, three-light setups

• Shaping light for depth and separation

• Controlling highlights and shadows

• Pre-visualizing the final image while shooting

Session 3: Hands-On Practical Shooting

• Participants work with a live model

• Guided experimentation with different lighting setups

• Posing and subject direction

• Applying techniques to achieve intentional, professional results

Session 4: Image Review

• Immediate feedback on participant shots

• Understanding what translates well into post-production

DAY 2 — Editing, Retouching, Portfolio Review & Business Structure

Session 5: Editing Workflow 

• Image selection and culling

• Color grading and skin tone correction

• Developing a cohesive signature look

• Non-destructive skin retouching

• Final polish and quality control
  

Session 6: Final Image Breakdown

• Before & after analysis

• Understanding creative decisions behind the final result

• Tips to maintain consistency and realism

Session 7: Business Systems for Creative growth (Choice Okweku)

• Running a structured business system

• Defining your vision, offer, and positioning before pricing or content

• Setting up simple workflows for inquiries, bookings, and delivery

• Core documents and tools every creative needs to look professional and scale

• Building structures that support growth, delegation, and sustainability

Session 8: Portfolio Review & Q&A (Emmanuel Oyeleke & Tosin junaid)

• One-on-one feedback on participant portfolios

• Discussion of participant images from the workshop

• Open Q&A for technical, creative, and workflow questions

• Guidance for building confidence and refining personal style/branding.