Smoke, no mirrors: Crafting character portraits with light and colour

17 Mar 2026
Photo Live Stage
Photography
Watch the stage transform into a fully realised photographic set as we build a striking character portrait from the ground up. Using controlled lighting, colour, styling, and carefully chosen props, this live demonstration will show how creative ideas can be shaped into powerful portraits. This fun and informative session focuses on practical decision-making, from selecting the right equipment to using simple techniques that elevate a concept and give a portrait personality and depth. With smoke but no mirrors, Hannah will share her knowledge, creative process, and behind-the-scenes thinking, leaving you inspired - and fully equipped - to create your own character-driven portraits with confidence.
Speakers:
Hannah Couzens
Hannah Couzens, Portrait Photographer / Educator

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