Glynn Lavender is the creative visionary behind Creative Photo Workshops, an Australian photography business that delivers workshops and tours to inquisitive visual creatives.
Glynn’s natural light portrait workshops are designed to tackle the challenges many beginner photographers face: how to capture a stunning and compelling portrait shot without the need for external light sources. Natural light portraiture requires understanding of how available light can deliver powerful, moody, and impressive portraits. Designed for those new to the craft, the workshops empower participants to see the light, contrast, and colour existing in any given setting. Glynn’s workshops aim to tackle some of the most persistent problems faced by newcomers to the genre. The workshops cover compositional guides, depth of field in storytelling, optimising your lens, and sculpting with light and shadow—ultimately, the workshop best suits those wanting to shoot amazing portraits, regardless of the setting.
“Great portraits are everywhere; you just have to learn to see the world of light, contrast, and colour that is all around us. A great portrait does not need a French Castle and a supermodel to make it great, it needs fabulous light, an understanding of how to shape and sculpt with it, and, most importantly, an understanding of how to get your camera to produce the images you have in your mind's eye. Whether you want to capture great photos of your children just for yourself or to improve your portrait photography business, our Natural Light Portrait Workshop will literally change the way you look at the world around you.”
Through his tour company, Creative Photo Workshops, Glynn brings together his love of travel, desire to educate, extensive knowledge, and photography expertise to deliver once-in-a-lifetime creative experiences for all participants. Tour attendees have the opportunity, support, and guidance to grasp new skills and achieve new levels of creative image-making. Glynn leads international photography tours to fascinating destinations, including Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Glynn also leads and runs photography workshops here in Australia, in New Zealand, and also across the United States.
The catch-cry of Glynn’s photography tours is: “To take more interesting photos, you need to stand in front of more interesting things. Join me in the trip of a lifetime.” Glynn’s workshops promise the opportunity of a lifetime and meaningful ways to capture the magic of your adventure.
“Travel opens up so many incredible possibilities for great photography. With our Photo Tours all the hard work is taken care of for you. You can just relax and concentrate on the stuff that’s important – getting great photos and having an amazing time. With our locally sourced knowledge, professional tour operator organisers and guiding from your pro photographer Glynn Lavender, it has never been easier to capture THE SHOT! Every tour is beginner friendly, we will happily teach you skills along the way to ensure you get the shots you are after. Camera gear is dependent upon the tour you go on and we can easily guide you there as well. Spending time with like minded people who ‘get’ your passion for photography is wonderful. You’ll not only come home from tour with amazing images but new friends as well.
Glynn’s list of accomplishments extends far beyond workshops and international tours. Glynn has been actively involved in the Australian and USA photography industry for over 35 years. He is the former President of the Digital Imaging Marketing Association and Territorial Vice President for the Photo Marketing Association. Glynn is renowned for his contribution at an elite level and his ability to share his knowledge and empower others to master and optimise their creative output. Justin and I first met Glynn at BFOP 2024, where he was an instructor and active contributor to the annual event. Glynn approaches his craft and responsibility as a tutor and educator with an open mind and the desire to share his knowledge to build others up. Glynn doesn’t believe in trade secrets and is more than happy to talk shop at a moment's notice.
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Find Glynn:
Website: https://www.creativephotoworkshops.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynnlavender/
