Solography Workshop
Workshop Description
The course covers:
Discovering the right ways to present yourself in front of the camera , whether in formal professional portraits, professional studio shoots, individual studio portraits, social-media content, or even personal photography.
Core topics:
1. How to photograph yourself
2. How to photograph yourself when you’re alone
3. How to get others to photograph you well
4. How to photograph others
In short:
How to photograph yourself when you’re on your own, and how to work with your body and face during a shoot , whether we’re professionals, beginners, or hobbyists.
Course goal:
To discover ourselves and identify the best angles that suit our body and face. Most importantly: learning how to stand, how to smile, how to show specific expressions, and how to conceal others—using facial features and body posture only.
Main modules:
1. What is personal (self/portrait) photography?
2. Why learn personal photography?
3. Who is personal/individual photography for?
4. Essential gear for self-photography
5. How to discover yourself in front of the camera
6. How to work with the body
7. How to work with the face
8. How to photograph yourself
9. How to photograph others
10. How to handle shooting conditions
11. Preparations before and during a shoot
12. …and more
Who is this course for?
1. Anyone who loves photography—beginner or professional.
2. Anyone working in portrait photography.
3. Anyone working in modeling.
4. Anyone who frequently appears on camera.
5. Any content creator who appears on camera.
Requirements:
You + your phone
Duration: 5 days
Daily schedule: 3 hours per day
Dates:
23/11/2025 – 27/11/2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Doha – The Pearl – Marina 1
Porto Arabia 1 – Al Hosh Gallery
About the Artist
Ismail Al-Hamad Al-Failakawi
Practicing photography, videography, and graphic design since 2010 Experiences in:
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- United States (New York)
- Brazil (São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro)
- France (Paris)
- United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
- Kuwait
