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Workshops
Half Day Workshops
1.30pm to 4.30pm
Headshot & Portrait Photography Workshop
Max 8 people
This is a fun way to learn more about lighting, meet some new people and build your portfolio with some fantastic portrait and headshot images.
Nick will fully explain his lighting setup, what modifiers he’s using and why. He loves to answer questions so if you have any – fire away!
Everybody will get plenty of time to photograph our models. All the images taken on the day are yours and you may use them in your portfolios and in your social media.
Class size: Limited to 8 people. (Minimum nunber to go ahead 6).
Duration: Half Day (1.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.)
Price: £149.00
Location: South Wimbledon Community Centre, 78 Victory Rd, London SW19 1HN It’s less than 6 minutes walk from South Wimbledon underground station. There is parking on site (check with venue re availability).
Dates and availability: July Sold Out, August 30th NOW BOOKING! September 20th Available
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What We’ll be Covering in this
Portrait & Headshot Photograph Workshop
Learn From A Master
Eye catching photographs are a collaboration between the photographer and the subject, whether it’s a portrait or a headshot the idea is to capture a person’s likeness, personality and mood. We use lighting to bring atmosphere and mood to our portraits, we use shadows and highlights to help create emotion. We can add form, shape and dynamism to inject energy. This helps us get to know something about the person in the portrait. By observing our subjects’ characteristics, we as photographers can create interesting and exciting imagery. This workshop will help you improve your understanding of lighting, build your confidence when directing a model and help you create some fabulous photos.
Watch the video below to see how much fun we're having learning.
Photography is fun, learning is fun!
This is a hands-on workshop
With supervision you’ll be asked to place and adjust the studio lights. You’ll be shown how to use a light meter and measure the light.
How to see and read the light
One of the keys to understanding photography is being able to ‘see the light’. It helps to visualise what the light is doing and how it affects the composition. Learning how to recognise a type of light and how to alter it is what will take your photos up to the next level.
Understand light modifiers
Using soft-boxes, snoots, reflectors and umbrellas will change the way light affects your subject. We’ll explore how when and why to use each one for a desired effect.
Multiple light set-ups
Some of the best photographs are taken with one light while others require multiple lights. We’ll cover several set-ups including one, two and three lights.
Lens choice
What lens to choose for portraiture and why some lenses work better than others.
How to direct a model
One thing I’ve noticed when delivering previous workshops is how some photographers aren’t confident when dealing with a model. They’re unsure how to direct them, how to work a pose, what to ask them to do and crucially let them know when they are not delivering what you want. We’ll cover several ways of building your confidence and making your model directions easier. I’ll even give you some insider tips & tricks for better communication.
Learn From A Master
You’ll be able to see how I shoot and frame a subject and watch how I give direction and fine tune the shot.
Image review and coaching
Reviewing my images and your images, this is where we’ll be looking to improve photographs with constructive pointers.
Lighting diagrams
Afterwards you’ll be emailed lighting diagrams and notes for all set-ups with f-stops and distances.
Question time
There’ll be plenty of time to ask questions, listen to and digest the explanations.
What kind of results you can expect?
During this workshop you will learn how to use studio flash lights to create images like these:
What you need to do bring?
lenses/camera etc
A digital (or film) camera with the ability to change aperture and shutter speed, a camera has M mode for manual.
Your camera must have a way to fire a studio flash preferably by hot shoe.
Tripods are not essential but you can bring one along if you prefer.
If you have several lenses, you can bring those along too.
A notepad and pen – though lighting diagrams will be emailed later.
Prior knowledge
An understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO would be beneficial.
An open mind and a willingness to learn.
Skills we’ll cover
in this workshop
Ideal camera settings for studio flash
How to see light and judge how if affects the subject
How to measure flash and balance multiple studio flash units
How to manipulate studio lighting with modifiers for a desired effect.
Running Time
| Time | Description |
| 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm | Lighting setup |
| 2.00 pm – 2.50 pm | Shooting |
| 2.50 pm – 3.05 pm | Coffee Break |
| 3.05 pm – 4.30 pm | Shooting |
| 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm | Recap & Questions |
We will be using one model and shooting at least 2 lighting setups.
* Video and photos may be taken and used for the promotion of future workshops.
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August Workshops
Saturday 30th Aufust
10.30am to 1.30pm
Headshot & Portrait Photography Workshop
Max 8 people
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September Workshops
Saturday 13th September
1.30am to 4.30pm
Dance Photography & Lighting Workshop
Max6 people
Book 30th Augsut below
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Book 13th September below
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