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Anniversary Course: Portrait photography with Knut Koivisto

Learn Portrait Photography with Knut Koivisto at Fotografiska

A collage of three black-and-white portrait photographs. On the left, a person with long curly hair and large glasses stands against a plain background, wearing a loose dark jacket. In the center, a person in athletic clothes, a hoodie, and sunglasses sits near a chain-link fence, wearing a white cap and resting one arm on the fence. On the right, a person with curly blond hair laughs, wearing a checkered blazer and a shirt with musical note patterns, holding one hand above their eyes as if shielding from bright light.

Ten years ago, Swedish photographer Knut Koivisto began a remarkable project – to portray the photographers exhibiting at Fotografiska. A decade later, his creation Wall of Fame has become an iconic, permanent exhibition featuring over 130 portraits of the world’s most influential photographers.

Celebrate 10 Years of Wall of Fame with an Exclusive Photography Workshop

To mark the 10-year anniversary of Wall of Fame, we’re inviting you to a unique weekend course in portrait photography with Knut Koivisto. This hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to explore your photographic voice, master lighting techniques, and improve your storytelling skills – all under the guidance of one of Sweden’s most accomplished portrait photographers.

What You’ll Learn in This Portrait Photography Course

- Create Your Own Photography Project
Step behind the scenes of Wall of Fame and gain inspiration for launching your own creative portrait series.

- Portrait Lighting Techniques
Learn Knut’s most powerful lighting setups through a mix of theory and on-location practice at Fotografiska.

- Storytelling Through Portraits
Discover how to capture genuine personality in your portraits and craft images that tell compelling stories.

- Composition & Creative Challenges
Understand how to approach different portrait assignments – from planning to execution – and tackle creative hurdles with confidence.

Course Details

Location: Fotografiska, Stockholm
Schedule: Weekend course – Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM
Included: Lunch and coffee both days
Language: The course will be held in Swedish.

We’ll be working both indoors and outdoors, using current exhibitions as inspiration.

Who Is This Portrait Workshop For?

This portrait photography course is perfect for both aspiring amateurs and experienced professionals. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you’ll gain actionable tools and new perspectives to evolve your personal style and creative process.

About Knut Koivisto

Knut Koivisto is one of Sweden’s most acclaimed portrait photographers. With over a decade of experience and hundreds of iconic portraits to his name, his Wall of Fame project has documented some of the world’s most celebrated photographers – including Ellen von Unwerth, Nick Brandt, and Bryan Adams. Knut’s passion for both photography and teaching makes him an inspiring and generous mentor.

About Wall of Fame

Wall of Fame is a permanent and ever-growing exhibition at Fotografiska, created by Knut Koivisto. Since its inception, over 130 photographers have been portrayed – including Anton Corbijn, Sarah Moon, Inez & Vinoodh, Martin Parr, and Jesper Waldersten. Each new portrait adds to a living body of work that captures both the era and the essence of the person behind the camera.

"‘The Wall’ is my greatest work, and I’m proud that it’s already part of photographic history. But every time I photograph a new icon, I ask myself: Who am I to do this? How do I create a portrait that honors them and still fits into the visual universe of the Wall of Fame?"
– Knut Koivisto