Learn to direct connection, shape light, and create portraits that feel alive.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
❤️ Direct Couples with Confidence
Guide your subjects naturally and create authentic interaction.
🎭 Create Genuine Connection
Move beyond stiff poses and capture emotion, tension and story.
💡 Shape Cinematic Light
Use light intentionally to create mood, atmosphere and depth.
Some portraits capture what people look like.
The most memorable portraits capture what people feel.
Join me for Let's Dance, a creative, hands-on workshop designed to help photographers move beyond awkward posing and start creating portraits filled with connection, emotion, movement and story.
Working with professional dancers Skye Medusa and Nick Likane, we'll explore how movement, body language and thoughtful direction can transform your portraits from simply posed to truly cinematic.
This is not a fast-paced dance photography workshop.
Instead, we'll focus on creating the illusion of movement, guiding authentic interaction, and learning how to direct couples with confidence while using light to support mood and storytelling.
Whether you photograph portraits, couples, fine art, or simply want to become more confident directing people, this workshop will provide practical skills you can take into every future shoot.
What You'll Learn
✨ How to direct couples naturally and confidently
✨ Creating authentic connection and emotion between subjects
✨ Using movement and body language to tell a story
✨ Creating the illusion of movement through posing and direction
✨ Shaping light for cinematic portraits
✨ Building confidence communicating with and directing your subjects
✨ Creating portraits that feel alive rather than overly posed
What To Expect
This is a small-group, hands-on workshop with plenty of shooting time.
You will have the opportunity to:
• Photograph professional dancers in beautifully crafted cinematic setups
• Observe how other photographers interact and direct the dancers
• Step in and direct the dancers yourself with guidance throughout the session
• Experiment with composition, light, movement and storytelling
• Ask questions and receive individual feedback as we shoot
My workshops are relaxed, supportive and designed to encourage creativity while helping photographers build confidence behind the camera.
Meet Your Dancers
Skye Medusa
Known for her dramatic styling and expressive presence, Skye brings elegance, emotion and intensity to every frame.
Nick Likane
Nick's strength, performance experience and connection with his dance partner create beautifully authentic and dynamic moments to photograph.
Together, Skye and Nick create the perfect blend of grace, passion and storytelling.
Workshop Details
📅 Date: Sunday 30 August 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
📍 Location: Slow Burn Studios, Frankston
👥 Group Size: Small group to maximise shooting and directing opportunities
What To Bring
• Camera and charged batteries
• Empty memory cards
• Portrait lenses are recommended (50mm, 85mm or 70-200mm ideal)
• Comfortable footwear
• Your creativity and willingness to step outside your comfort zone
All lighting equipment and setups are provided.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is perfect for photographers who:
✔ Want to improve their confidence directing couples
✔ Feel their portraits sometimes look stiff or overly posed
✔ Want to create more emotion and connection in their images
✔ Love cinematic, storytelling portraiture
✔ Want to build a portfolio of dramatic and emotive portraits
Suitable for beginner to intermediate photographers with a basic understanding of camera settings.
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