Workshop 1: Capture The Icon

Join pro photographer and digital artist Michelle Kennedy @michellekennedy.sonyadvocate, and star cosplayer @soylentcosplay for a unique two-part studio photography and photo editing journey inspired by one of PlayStation's most recognizable heroes.

This event (workshop 1) is a hands-on experience that puts participants behind the lens to photograph Aloy, the determined hunter from Sony's acclaimed Horizon series. Throughout the session, you'll learn how to create striking character portraits using professional studio lighting, creative posing techniques.

Designed for photographers looking to strengthen their portrait and cosplay photography skills, this workshop explores how professionals approach character-driven imagery, from capturing authentic expressions and dynamic poses to planning images that can be transformed into cinematic artwork during post-production.

Michelle will demonstrate techniques for maximizing image quality, managing studio lighting, and shooting with the final creative vision in mind. Participants will have ample opportunities to photograph the model and build a portfolio of unique fantasy-inspired images.

What You'll Learn

• Studio lighting techniques for portrait photography

• Working effectively with cosplay models

• Character-focused posing and storytelling

• How to shoot images intended for composites

Workshop 2: Image Editing (tickets here) will transform these studio portraits into cinematic fantasy artwork inspired by the breathtaking environments of the Horizon universe using photo editing techniques.

• Your camera and lenses
• An SD card and spare batteries,