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October 3 2026
November 7 2026
Intro to Studio Photography Workshop — Shoot, Create & Print
Boudoir By The Sea
The Boudoir by the Sea Workshop: Photo Studio Lighting + Sandbar Shoot
Ever walk into a studio and think, “Okay…now what?”
This workshop is designed to help you feel comfortable creating in a studio without overthinking every light, pose, or camera setting.
Model & Lighting Photography Workshop
Join photographer and educator Sara Abbassi for a hands-on studio photography workshop at Palm Studio in West Palm Beach.
This workshop is designed for photographers who want to practice studio portrait photography, lighting, and posing while photographing a professional model.
You'll rotate through 3 different lighting setups, with Sara demonstrating each setup and explaining how to recreate the look.
WHAT YOU'LL SHOOT
3 Creative Lighting Setups
✦ Setup 1 — Beauty Light
Create clean, flattering portraits using a beauty-focused lighting setup.
✦ Setup 2 — Light & Shadow
Learn how to create dramatic portraits with directional light and intentional shadows.
✦ Setup 3 — Editorial / Creative Light
Experiment with a more dramatic editorial look using creative lighting techniques.
For each setup, you'll learn:
How to position your light
How to modify the quality of light
Camera settings and exposure
How to position and pose your model
How to create different looks from the same setup
HANDS-ON SHOOTING
After each demonstration, you'll have time to photograph the model yourself.
Sara will be shooting alongside you and providing real-time guidance on lighting, posing, composition, and camera settings.
This is a great opportunity to build your portrait portfolio while learning how to work confidently in a studio environment.
Build a luxury boudoir + beach portfolio in one weekend in West Palm Beach in both studio and coastal settings.
Create the kind of boudoir portfolio that feels professional, feminine, editorial, and unforgettable — from controlled studio lighting to a private sandbar shoot by the sea..
This workshop is for photographers who want to:
Build a stronger boudoir, swimwear, or feminine portrait portfolio
Get more confident posing and directing women
Learn how to use studio lighting in a tasteful, elevated way
Create images that feel more editorial and high-end
Experience a unique location shoot without having to plan it all themselves
This is designed for photographers who want to feel more confident photographing women, building atmosphere, working with light, and creating images that feel intentional, sensual, and refined
$250
per attendee · 8 seats remaining
$550
per attendee · 6 seats remaining
MORE THAN A WORKSHOP
Palm Studio workshops are built around the belief that becoming a better photographer starts with learning how to see. From understanding light and composition to directing subjects and creating an intentional visual story, each experience combines education with hands-on shooting.
THE WORKSHOP JOURNAL
A look back at the people, places, ideas, and images created through past Palm Studio workshops.
SUMMER 2026
Natural Light & Silk Drapes
Western Editorial Session
Studio Strobe Essentials
An exploration of soft daylight diffusion, fluid movement, and organic portrait textures.
Capturing dramatic warm accent lighting, rich western styling, and bold cinematic contrast.
Deconstructing key lighting setups, fill ratios, and negative space on seamless paper.
LEARN
CREATE
SEE
Practical photography education and real-world shooting experience.
Experiment, collaborate, and create in an inspiring environment.
Develop your ability to recognize and work with light, composition, and visual storytelling.
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