There are many ways to turn a portrait or cosplay photo into something truly special, and you do not always need an elaborate backdrop, expensive props or hours of post-processing. Practical effects cover a broad field of techniques, from very simple to advanced, that create magical images right in front of the camera and entirely without Photoshop.
Whether it is bokeh filters, lighting effects or the world of prisms, there are hardly any limits to the creative possibilities, and certainly no financial ones: from a 5 € budget with your smartphone to a professional camera setup, there is something for every level.
In the workshop, cayra_photo presents the basics of these techniques in a talk with plenty of visual examples, which you can then try out yourself on the spot.