Outdoor Sports Portraits — For Dramatic & Powerful Images

Instructor: Edward Mathews, E3 Photography This outdoor sports portrait workshop is designed for intermediate photographers ready to push their skills beyond the studio. Held at Teays Valley High School, you’ll spend the day photographing real athletes across four dynamic stations, capturing the energy and drama of track, cheer, football, and soccer. Led by photographer Edward Mathews of E3 Photography, this session is sponsored by Canon, with demo gear available to test on-site and exclusive attendee discounts. You’ll work with provided flash and lighting equipment to test your creative boundaries and bring dramatic, powerful light to your outdoor portraits. In this workshop, you’ll learn: • How to direct and pose athletes for dynamic, story-driven portraits • Using flash and lighting to shape outdoor light • Creative approaches across four different sports settings • Techniques for testing and expanding your creative boundaries • An introduction to editing your sports portraits Event Details • Location: Teays Valley High School • Date: Sunday, September 27th • Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch provided) • Price: $125 Every attendee receives a $99 Midwest Photo gift card, which Canon will boost to $297 in value toward a Canon purchase over $1,500! About the Instructor Edward Mathews is a veteran with a passion for capturing the stories that matter most. What began as a way to photograph his own kids during their sports journey grew into a full-fledged photography business, and he’s been behind the lens ever since. Self-taught and fueled by creativity, Edward brings a unique eye and a love for connecting with people to every session. Since founding E3 Photography in 2021, Edward has had the privilege of creating bold sports portraits and unforgettable senior photography that celebrates each client’s individuality. His goal is simple: to create images that capture more than just a moment, telling a story. Whether it’s an athlete’s determination or a senior’s milestone, he uses dramatic lighting, creative angles, and a personalized approach to deliver artwork as unique as each client. You can explore his work at e3photography.co. Level: This is an intermediate-level workshop. You should already be comfortable with your camera’s manual settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to fully enjoy and test the creative boundaries of flash and lighting provided. What to bring: • Your camera and portrait lenses • An ND filter (recommended, not required) • Flash triggers will be provided • Lunch is provided, but feel free to bring a water bottle or snacks • A laptop or notebook for the instruction portion, if you’d like to take notes