Figuratively Speaking

In this live session, we work with small figures – action figures, miniatures, or similar models – to explore transitional moments.

Many figures are designed for action scenes and dramatic battles. Here we take a different approach.

Instead of capturing action, we focus on the quieter moments surrounding it:

• anticipation

• encounter

• hesitation

• aftermath

• contemplation

A figure standing still can suggest a surprising amount. A slight turn of the head, a shift in posture, or a change in light can transform the moment entirely.

Photography becomes a way to hold these subtle situations and examine how small visual changes shape perception.

This is not a photography class.
It is not role-play.

It is a guided perceptual inquiry.

Transitional Moments

The scenes we explore often exist in the space between events.

Something may be about to happen.
Something may have just happened.

A figure pauses before entering a space.
Two characters face each other before a decision is made.
A lone figure observes something beyond the frame.

By adjusting posture, distance, framing, and light, we explore how subtle changes shift the perceived moment.

We are not constructing elaborate scenes or telling full stories.

We are observing how small visual changes alter how a moment is perceived.

What We Explore

Across 120 minutes, we move through a structured sequence of small explorations:

• selecting figures and observing their posture and presence

• placing a single figure within a simple frame

• introducing a second figure to create tension or attention

• adjusting distance, orientation, and gaze

• exploring how light and vantage point influence the perceived moment

• articulating how different arrangements shift interpretation

There is no correct reading.

The aim is not to produce polished photographs but to notice how subtle visual cues suggest different situations.

By the end of the session, participants will have explored several figure configurations and observed how small spatial changes alter the perceived moment. 

What to Bring

Participants are invited to bring:

• One to four small figures
  (action figures, miniatures, articulated models, or similar)

• Figures with distinct posture or silhouette

• A simple flat surface for staging

No elaborate sets are required.

Any camera or smartphone may be used to fix and revisit configurations.

Who This Is For

This session is for those who:

• enjoy character-driven scenes in games or storytelling

• appreciate quiet moments within larger narratives

• are curious how posture, distance, and light influence interpretation

• prefer observation and exploration over technical instruction

It may especially resonate with people who enjoy:

• tabletop role-playing games

• miniature wargaming

• narrative games and worldbuilding

No prior photography or tabletop experience is required.

Format

Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Live online session
Group Size: Max. 8 participants
Fee: €65 + VAT

VAT will be added where applicable. All prices in EUR.

Registration

Dates are currently being finalized.

If you would like to receive first notice when registration opens, feel free to reach out directly.

Participation is limited to ensure depth of exchange. 

A dedicated registration form will follow shortly.