The Painted Portrait
October 31, 2026 · 6 PM
41 Union Square W, New York
An 18+ small-group photography workshop featuring body-painted model Sandrah, with practice in dramatic side lighting, angles and composition; attendees bring a camera, and continuous lights are provided.
Photograph body-painted model Sandrah in a small-group studio workshop exploring dramatic lighting, composition and angles; participants must be 18+.
## **The Painted Portrait – Body Paint Workshop with Sandrah** ***Because it was soooooo much fun!*** Join us in the studio for a creative portrait session featuring model **[Sandrah](https://www.instagram.com/sandrahphoto/)**, whose body will become the canvas for vivid abstract paint. Together we’ll explore how color, texture, and dramatic lighting can transform the human form into a striking photographic subject. This workshop focuses on **studio portrait techniques** using expressive body paint to create bold, artistic images. We will work with **dramatic side lighting** to highlight the texture and movement of the paint while capturing powerful, painterly portraits. This is a **small group session**, giving everyone plenty of time to photograph and experiment with angles, composition, and lighting. Bring your camera and a fast lens if you have one (f/2.8–f/4 works great). Continuous lights will be available in the studio. **This workshop features artistic body paint and is for participants 18+ only.**