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Strong senior portraits don’t begin with location. They begin with intention.

In this workshop, Katie Swatek will demonstrate how to evaluate everyday environments and build dynamic, confident senior portraits using purposeful off-camera flash. Attendees will see how thoughtful lighting decisions create depth, direction, and subtle drama without being overly complicated.

Through live demonstrations, Katie will break down how she approaches new locations, identifies visual opportunity, and uses light to elevate what others might overlook. From foundational single-light setups to incorporating color, you’ll see practical methods for creating images that feel intentional.

The program continues with a look inside her editing process. Katie will walk through her “perfectly polished” approach - a natural, refined finish that enhances the subject without overpowering authenticity. Attendees will see how strong in-camera capture simplifies post-production and creates consistency across a senior gallery.

To close the day, Katie will address the systems behind the work. From communication and preparation to presentation and delivery, she will outline how a structured client experience supports both stronger images and stronger sales. This portion of the program focuses on clarity, consistency, and small intentional shifts that influence how clients perceive value.

Encouraging, practical, and direct, with just enough weird, this workshop is designed to help photographers strengthen both their craft and the structure that supports it.

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Sunday, July 19, 2026

9:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Crown Plaza Hotel, 23 S 2nd St
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
United States

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