MEETUPS & WORKSHOPS
1 ON 1 PERSONALIZED WORKSHOP
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Exclusive, 1-on-1 Personalized Portrait Photography Workshop tailored for you.
Want to level up your photography skills? I’m opening up ultra-private, fully customizable workshops designed to give you hands-on experience and personalized attention.
Discover an exclusive, personalized one-on-one portrait photography workshop designed just for you! If you’re eager to enhance your photography skills, I’m thrilled to offer private, fully customizable sessions that provide hands-on experience and plenty of personal attention.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Cozy, small groups — only 1 to 3 photographers per session — so you get plenty of individual guidance.
• Duration: Two hours of focused shooting and learning.
• The Setup: Working directly with a professional model just for you.
• Investment: $300 plus tax. (Pro tip: Invite 3 friends and share the cost!)
What We Can Explore: While I specialize in beauty and fashion photography, this workshop is completely tailored to your interests. Whether you want to learn dramatic flash techniques, chase perfect natural light, or perfect a specific skill, I will customize the experience to match your goals.
How to Book: When you’re ready, we’ll coordinate schedules to find the perfect date and time for you or your group.
Check out the sample gallery below! These images were taken between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, focusing on following the light and discovering unique, captivating backgrounds.
Hands-On Practice & Gear Details
This is a fully interactive workshop—you’ll have plenty of time behind the lens creating your own images.
Lighting & Flash Setup
My flash setup will be a Godox AD200s and an X3 trigger.
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If you have your own Godox-compatible trigger, feel free to bring it to connect directly to my flashes!
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Don't have one? No worries—I have a limited number of Godox flash triggers available for you to borrow during the session.
Suggested gear recomendations:
Please remember: these are only suggestions! Bring whatever gear you currently have.
A fast portrait lens (f/2.8 or wider) is recommended to get the most out of the session, but it is absolutely not required. Great options include:
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50mm (f/1.2, f/1.4, f/1.8, f/2, f/2.8)
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85mm (f/1.2, f/1.4, f/1.8, f/2, f/2.8)
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24-70mm (f/2.8 or f/4)
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70-200mm (f/2.8 or f/4)
What I’m Shooting With:
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Camera: Fujifilm X-T5
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Lens: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (85mm full-frame equivalent)
I can't wait to shoot with you and help you elevate your craft!
Please fill out the registration form at the link below. Once you’ve had a chance to look over the Terms and Conditions and digitally sign the form, you’ll receive an email to the payment page!
By signing up for workshops or meetups, you release Ryan Sakamoto Photography, Images by Ryan DBA HiLifePhoto from any liability for damages of any kind, whether mental, emotional, physical, or related to the production of the photography before, on, or after the scheduled event date. To ensure the safety and professional standards of the event, please note that registration is strictly limited to individuals 18 years of age or older.
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