CREATE A PAINTERLY PORTRAIT
From concept to final image. A one-day, small-group masterclass in Wales for photographers who want to create intentional, painterly portraits through concept, art direction, light, styling, shooting and post-production.
You will work with a professional model inside a complete creative production. Set, styling and all materials are included.
FOUNDING PRICE: £500
The first three places will be released at £500. Regular price £650. Limited to six photographers.
ONE IMAGE. THE COMPLETE PROCESS.
Many photography workshops separate the shoot from the edit. This masterclass treats them as one visual process.
You will see how the concept, set, styling and light are built, then photograph the model yourself with direct guidance. We will finish by taking the image from RAW file through the complete painterly edit.
This is not about copying my style. It is about learning how to make every decision serve the image you intended to create.
WHAT WE WILL COVER
01 CONCEPT & VISUAL DIRECTION
Turn a feeling, story or symbol into a workable image concept. Choose references, define the emotional direction and make clear visual decisions before the camera comes out.
02 SET, STYLING & SYMBOLISM
See how wardrobe, props, colour, texture and background are brought together into one coherent frame. The model, set, styling and all creative materials are provided.
03 LIGHT, DIRECTION & THE SHOOT
Learn how I shape painterly light, direct the model and build atmosphere in camera. Then photograph the set yourself with individual guidance on composition, posing, expression and light.
04 PAINTERLY POST-PRODUCTION
Follow the image from RAW file to finished artwork. Work with skin, colour, texture, light and shadow to build depth without losing the human presence of the subject.
THE LIVE FORMAT
One full day in Wales. Limited to six photographers.
A professional model, complete set, styling and all creative materials are included in the price.
You will not simply watch a demonstration. You will photograph the model with guidance on composition, direction, posing and light.
We will then follow the image from RAW file through the complete painterly edit in Photoshop.
Questions and direct feedback are built into the day.
THIS MASTERCLASS IS FOR YOU IF
You know how to use your camera but want more intention and visual direction in your work.
You are drawn to painterly, narrative portraits rather than conventional studio photographs.
You want to understand how concept, styling, light, shooting and post-production become one coherent image.
You want to photograph a fully produced set and receive practical artistic guidance in a genuinely small group.
LEARN FROM KAROLINA SKOREK
Karolina Skorek is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, photographer, art director and educator working across fine art photography, digital art and printmaking.
Her work has appeared in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and has been exhibited internationally. Her honours include the overall Professional Single Image award at the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, a Creative Portrait category win at The Portrait Masters and a No. 1 UK ranking in One Eyeland’s World’s Top 10 Fashion Photographers.
Her teaching connects artistic intention with practical image-making, from narrative development and production design to painterly light and post-production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE WILL THE MASTERCLASS TAKE PLACE?
The first masterclass will take place in Wales. The exact venue and date will be sent to the priority list before public booking opens.
HOW MUCH IS IT?
The first three places will be released at the founding price of £500. The regular price is £650.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
One full day of teaching and guided shooting, a professional model, the complete set, styling, all creative materials and the full painterly editing demonstration.
WILL I PHOTOGRAPH THE MODEL?
Yes. You will have guided shooting time with the model and set. This is a practical masterclass, not only a demonstration.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL ATTEND?
Only six photographers. The group is deliberately small so everyone has time to shoot, ask questions and receive direct guidance.
DO I NEED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL?
No. You should be comfortable using your camera in manual mode. Advanced Photoshop skills are not required.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I JOIN THE LIST?
You will receive the date, exact Wales location and private booking link before the masterclass is announced publicly.