About the event
Coastal Fashion Portraits:
Mastering Natural Light by the Sea
Step into an inspiring 1-hour beach photography experience designed to help you confidently work with natural light and reflectors in a serene private beach setting.
Shot during the day, this session is ideal for photographers who want to elevate their outdoor skills and create soft, naturally flattering portraits in an open, ever-changing environment.
Guided by Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Vienna Marie, you’ll learn how to read natural light, shape it using reflectors, and direct a professional model to achieve clean, editorial-style beach imagery.
Preview the vibe:
Here’s a glimpse of the look and feel you can expect on the day.

Techniques covered
- Mastering Natural Light – Understand how to work with golden hour lighting, direct sunlight, and diffused conditions to create soft, flattering portraits.
- Reflector Techniques – Learn how to bounce and shape natural light using reflectors for balanced, professional-looking images.
- Creative Composition & Framing – Use shoreline elements, textures, and the environment to frame your subject and enhance storytelling.
- Posing for Movement and Flow – Direct your model to pose naturally, incorporating motion that complements the beach setting.
- Camera Settings for Outdoor Shooting – Utilise your camera settings for dynamic lighting, fast-changing conditions, and capturing fine details in portraits.
What to bring
- Cameras
- SD Cards
- Lenses
- Batteries