DMV: Male Posing Workshop with Expert Model Alijah Johnson

Hello Photographers! It’s been a while since I’ve run an event in the DMV area!

I hope everyone had a good summer and that your transition into the Fall and school season (if applicable) is going well.

I want to introduce everyone to the best male model I’ve worked with: Alijah Johnson. I recently had the chance to photograph Alijah during a retreat he was hired for, and instantly realized what an amazing talent he is. I think we can learn a lot from him when it comes to posing men. Currently, Alijah is signed with Kingsley Models in Washington DC and is Mr. USA, going on to compete for the title of Mister International in 2026! This event is for those 1. Wanting the opportunity to work with a world class model and 2. Those who would like to broaden their posing knowledge and comfort when working with a male model. As a photographer, I work with a lot of families and men in a corporate setting for my client work, and I always am trying to improve my ability to pose people.

For this event we will be working with a couple different sets: one with a canvas background and studio lighting for more of a fine art portraiture look, and the other we will go outside briefly to grab some awesome, versatile portraits in a more natural environment and see how these two sets affect Alijah’s posing. During this event, each person will be able to capture beautiful images of Alijah to add to your portfolio.

Attendance to this event will be small due to space limitations of the studio.

When: November 16th, 2025 from 11-1 pm

Where: Studio MAB located at 104 W Main Street, Middletown, Maryland

Cost: $145.00 for the two hours which includes all model, studio, instruction, styling, and creative direction fees. To pay for this event, please go HERE (click link).

Parking: Parking is on street, free, and very easy.

Equipment: Camera and Lens(es). The lighting I use is Elinchrom and is compatible with most cameras. Definitely bring a wider angle lens (35mm or 50, for example) for the tighter spots in the building.

For any further questions, please reach out to me at msdakotalee@gmail.com