Develop portrait lighting skills from simple setups to more refined creative control.
What you’ll need to bring
A camera.
Optional: A volunteer subject (family member or friend)
Foundation | £40
1 x 1 hour tutorial
What you’ll cover
One-light portrait setups
Positioning subjects effectively
Working with soft boxes and reflectors
Creating flattering light
Basic communication and directing techniques
Development | £76
1 x 1 hour tutorial + 1 support session
The best balance between learning and practical experimentation.
What you’ll cover
Step 1 - Tutorial
Understanding lighting ratios
Hard vs soft light
Rembrandt, butterfly and side lighting setups
Using fill and separation light
Step 2 - Support session
Guided portrait shoots
Refining posing and direction
Working with multiple light sources
Tutor critique and feedback
Recommended for most learners.
Comprehensive | £115
1 x 1 hour tutorial + Taster Bundle
A complete pathway combining tuition with extended supported practice.
What you’ll cover
All of the above as outlined in Development with repetition and guidance on hand.
Multi-light setups
Creative lighting approaches
Advanced portrait lighting techniques
Building a personal lighting workflow
Portfolio and project development
Ideal for photographers wanting to use studio lighting regularly and independently.
The studio is a shared facility. We cannot guarantee exclusive use of the facilities. Luckily we have got enough space to comfortable accommodate two photographers shooting in the studio simultaneously.
To book a learning pathway, contact us and let us know what skill you would like to learn, and what option; Foundation, Development, or Comprehensive.