SOLD OUT Neurodivergent-Friendly Creative Headshots & Social

Join us for a relaxed, Neurodivergent-friendly portrait workshop at The Photography Foundation's accessible Studio in North Greenwich.

Jannine Smith will share a series of prompts to guide discussion and support you in capturing portraits in our Studio. You will be looking at a range of portrait styles reflecting on mood, expression, colour properties, and on-set art direction, with a particular focus on different approaches to posing. Following this, you will be transitioning on to test shoots designed to help you refine and inform the style of your final portrait.

Through exploration, connection, creativity and hands-on photographic practice, the workshop aims to support participants in engaging with the creative arts with confidence.

After the session you will receive via email your digital portraits, ready for you to use.

☕ Tea, coffee and biscuits will be offered. Your ticket also includes one complimentary soft drink.

🥤 Our complimentary prebiotic sodas are kindly sponsored by XOXO drinks.

🎟️ Book your spot to make sure you don't miss out!

What to expect

• Social connection and interaction without pressure at a calm pace.

• Collaborative team working through headshots in small groups.
• An ND led workshop with clear communication, structure, and support.
• One instant photo headshot and a small set of edited digital headshots (that will be sent by a follow-up email).

Please Note

• This workshop is designed for people aged 18+. 
• Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is required. 
• Cameras will be provided by The Foundation.

About the Organisers

Jannine Smith is a Neurodivergent London-based photographer, illustrator, and creative with a particular interest in supporting the Neurodivergent community.  

The Photography Foundation was created to provide pathways to professional photography for less advantaged young adults in London by offering education, practical experience, and routes to a career in the creative industries. The Photography Foundation acknowledges that commercial photography can be a stressful career and feel isolating at times. Our events are intended to promote wellbeing and the importance of making time for inspiration and creativity in your practice in order to maintain a sustainable career.

🎟 Ticket Information

• Spaces are limited, if you can no longer attend, please request a refund for your ticket 48 hrs before the event via Ticket Tailor. If you request a ticket refund in less than 2 days before the scheduled event, you will be charged the full cost of the ticket, and you will not receive a refund.

• There is a fee for this workshop, however if you feel unable to pay, please get in touch with us at Events@thephotographyfoundation.org as we may have bursary spaces available upon remaining availability.

Accessibility and Support

• Sensory aids and fidget toys are provided on site.
• Participants are welcome to bring their own comforts, such as sensory aids and fidget toys, and even their support animals.
• This workshop takes place in a calm and low pressure setting, plus there’ll be seated areas for breaks if needed.
• Gentle and clear communication before and after the session.
• If you have any accessibility requirements or questions please email Events@thephotographyfoundation.org
• Please note that there is lift access to our second floor studio & accessible WC facilities.

📸 Image credits: @ThePhotographyFoundation