MASTERCLASS FINE ART PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
16 & 17 May 2026
The Netherlands
A two-day intensive masterclass to learn about the complete process of creating a storytelling series!
* Creating concepts
* Planning shoots
* Collecting and making props
* Finding models
* Various studio light setups
* Storytelling
* Editing workflow
Day one :
We will start at 09.30 in the morning in my studio.After the introduction, we’ll go through the process of creating and pre-planning a shoot.
I’ll show you behind-the-scenes and in-depth explanations from shoots I did in the past.
Also, how to find and realize creative ideas for photoshoots applicable to customers or private shoots. After that, we will go into more depth with preparing the set, what to keep in mind, and how to get organized during shooting.
We will also look at different light setups, and I’ll show you how I light my sets.
After lunch, we’ll have the afternoon for shooting. We will shoot 3 sets in different themes and styling to create the whole story .
Every attendee has private shooting time during the afternoon to create their own storytelling photos.
The day ends at approx. 17.00/17.30 hr.
Learn to create stories, see the light, and capture your vision.
Day two :
Day two will also start at 09.30 in the morning.
This day will be entirely dedicated to the post-processing part.
We'll go through my editing workflow, from the raw file to the fully post-processed artwork.
The post-processing will be on a medium level (Capture one + mainly Photoshop). If you have any doubts about your Photoshop skills, please let me know so I can send some helpful links to follow along during the Masterclass.
At the end of day two, you'll know how I do my skin work, color grading, and a lot of helpful tips and tricks for editing.
The day will end at approximately 17.30 hr.
Dive into this full two day intensive experience
Meet the team
Meet our team
Gemmy Woud Binnendijk
Artist Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk infuses the luscious beauty of Old masters paintings into her fine art photography.
Her imaginative concepts meticulous planning, and attention to every small detail results in painterly artworks.
Nadia Veenhof
Nadia is a professional high-end hair and Makeup artist.
She is highly experienced in film, commercials, and photography and is well known for her hair and makeup magic.
She will give away her best tips and tricks.
Overview
* Two intensive days of styling, color, light, and postprocessing
* Creating your own story, combining the old masters' light with various styling twists.
* Shooting unique portraits serie in a painterly style
* Professional models
* High-end styling, hair, and make-up
* Full day of post-processing
* 2 x lunch, fresh pie, beverage, and snacks
* Small group
* Private Facebook group
FAQ
* Language: English
* Level: Intermediate / Advanced
* What to bring: Camera, memory cards, laptop/PC with Photoshop installed, and optional Wacom tablet.
* Various B&Bs close to the studio
* Free parking at the studio
