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YOS Originals · Morocco

People in Motion

Photograph and film people, models, movement and everyday actions using natural light.

7 daysNo experience neededSmall groupPremiere on day 7
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About this journey

Photograph and film people in context, from spontaneous moments to directed scenes. Each day's theory covers one way of working with people, and the practice puts it to work outdoors with collaborators who have agreed to take part: portraits, lifestyle, action and movement, all with natural light.

Objective. Learn to photograph and film people in context, in both spontaneous and directed scenes.

You leave withA series of 15–20 photographs and a 45–90 second video

What you will learn

  • Environmental portraits
  • Full-body shots
  • Editorial and model photography
  • Lifestyle
  • Action, sport and movement
  • Directing people
  • Cinematic sequences

What you need

ExperienceNone needed

Every day begins with theory, so you always know what we will do and why.

CameraPro camera or high-end phone

Bring the gear you have. We help you get the most out of it.

EditingLaptop with editing software

For example Lightroom plus a video editor such as Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

Itinerary · 7 days

From the first frame to the premiere

Each day opens with theory for what we will shoot that day or the next, then moves into practice in real places, always in daylight.

  1. A small group of travellers posing together in front of a glacier
    Patagonia, Chile

    Day 1

    Arrival and directing

    Theory

    How to direct people kindly and clearly, and why consent comes first.

    Practice

    Portrait session within the group to practise posing and direction.

  2. Nicolás sitting above the Danube with the city behind him
    Budapest, Hungary

    Day 2

    Environmental portrait

    Theory

    Placing people in their world: background, light and story.

    Practice

    Portraits in a village or market with people who agree to take part.

  3. A traveller leaning between yellow palace arches
    Sintra, Portugal

    Day 3

    Editorial and lifestyle

    Theory

    Editorial and model photography outdoors, without a studio.

    Practice

    Session with collaborators agreed in advance, in natural light.

  4. A traveller stepping across stones in a river
    YOS archive

    Day 4

    Action and movement

    Theory

    Freezing action, panning and capturing sport and motion.

    Practice

    Action on the beach: surf, running, jumping and movement.

  5. Travellers taking photos at a lake viewpoint below snow-capped peaks
    Torres del Paine, Chile

    Day 5

    Cinematic sequences

    Theory

    Filming people: shot sizes, movement and short cinematic sequences.

    Practice

    Film the material for your 45 to 90 second video.

  6. Nicolás presenting at a laptop during a workshop
    YOS workshop

    Day 6

    Editing your series

    Theory

    Selecting a coherent photo series and editing a short film.

    Practice

    Final shoot if needed, then editing with feedback.

Day 7

Premiere

Last edits in the morning, with feedback from your instructor. In the evening the lights go down and we screen everyone's work together. You present a series of 15–20 photographs and a 45–90 second video.

Seven days earlier you arrived with a camera. Now you leave with finished work and a community that saw it first.

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Included and not included

Clear from the start

Included
  • Accommodation during the programme
  • Meals during the scheduled programme
  • Daily theory sessions and guided practice
  • Personal feedback and editing support
  • The final premiere
Not included
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Your camera, phone and laptop
  • Personal expenses

Sample programme. Exact inclusions, places and times are confirmed for each departure.

Nicolás Lacoste with his camera on a boat in front of a glacier
Lago Grey, Chile

Your instructor

Nicolás Lacoste

Audiovisual & Creative Director

More than 15 years creating content for television, advertising and social media in Chile, Germany and Canada. He leads the creative programme of every YOS journey.

Read his story

Questions

Before you join

Do I need professional equipment?
No. You can join with a professional camera or a high-end smartphone. You will also need a laptop with editing software. We will publish a suggested packing list for each departure.
Are the courses suitable for beginners?
Yes. No previous experience is needed for any YOS course. Each day starts with a theory session that prepares what we will do, followed by practice in real places.
What is the premiere?
On the last day of every journey we screen the work each participant created during the week, together as a group. It is a celebration of what you made and a chance to share it.
Are flights included?
No. International flights are not included in any YOS course. You book your own flight to Morocco.
How do I reserve my spot?
Fill in the reservation form. There is no payment at that stage: we confirm dates, availability and price by email, and then you secure your spot.

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