
Sunday, September 6, 2026
10:00am - 4:30pm
Oconomowoc, WI, United States
Contact: julie@juliecollinsphoto.com
Website: https://juliecollinsphoto.com
Creating memorable senior portraits involves much more than showing up with a camera. In this hands on workshop, you'll learn how thoughtful preparation, intentional off camera lighting, and confident posing come together to create an exceptional client experience and beautiful, authentic images.This workshop walks through every step of a successful senior session before you ever press the shutter. We'll cover how to prepare clients for their session, including wardrobe guidance, location planning, and setting expectations so they arrive feeling confident and excited. You'll then learn practical lighting techniques using both natural light and simple and more complex supplemental (off-camera) lighting, along with easy to understand posing methods that flatter every senior while creating genuine expressions and natural interactions.By the end of the workshop, you'll have a repeatable workflow that will help you feel more confident directing seniors, solving lighting challenges, and creating portraits your clients will love.You'll learn: How to prepare clients for a successful senior session Wardrobe and location tips that elevate the final images Natural light techniques and when to add supplemental lighting Easy posing foundations that work for every senior How to create authentic expressions and natural interaction A complete workflow you can implement immediately in your own businessWhether you're photographing your first senior or looking to strengthen your foundation, this workshop will give you practical techniques you can begin using right away as well as images you can add to your portfolio!