Strobe Lighting for Beginners – Portrait Photography Masterclass

Discover the art of studio lighting, mastering classic techniques, camera settings, posing and creating beautiful professional portraits. Step into a real studio photography session and discover the art of portrait lighting! In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how to use studio strobes, light your subject effectively, and explore popular portrait lighting techniques to create a variety of moods, styles and looks. This workshop combines live demonstrations, practical guidance and hands-on practice for those who would like to choose the practical exercise add on. This is a great opportunity for you to put the newly learned knowledge to the test while it's still fresh, with expert guidance every step of the way. What You’ll Learn * Butterfly / Hollywood Lighting – Create classic, glamorous portraits. * Split Lighting – Achieve dramatic portraits with striking contrast. * Rembrandt Lighting – Master this timeless, painterly lighting style. * Loop Lighting – Create flattering portraits with soft, natural-looking shadows. * Short Lighting vs. Broad Lighting – Understand how lighting direction affects facial shape and dimension. * Guiding Your Model – Learn how to direct and pose your subject with confidence. * Light Placement & Positioning – Understand how angles, distance and placement influence the final image. * Camera Settings for Portraiture – Learn how to dial in your manual settings for studio photography. * Portrait Editing – Learn the fundamentals of colour correction, skin retouching, background cleanup and creating a polished, stylised final image. Practical Exercise Add On: * Hands-On Practice – Put your new skills into action by photographing and practising on one another using a single key light set up. * Portrait Editing – follow along and edit your own images taken on the day. You can do this on your laptop or phone using apps like Lightroom or Snapseed. What to bring: * An SD card (only needed If you’d like to use one of our cameras). We’ll have three cameras available, along with three dedicated strobe lighting stations. * Your own camera or phone (optional): Two additional portrait stations will feature continuous video lighting, allowing you to practise using your own camera or simply capture portraits on your phone. * A laptop (optional): Bring a laptop if you’d like to edit a portrait taken during your paired photography session. This part of the practical session is optional. I will be editing a photo live, so you are welcome to simply observe. However, the learning exercise is valuable if you would like to edit along with a photo taken on your own device. Workshop Duration: Allow approximately 1 hour and 20 mins for the demonstration workshop and a total of 3 hours if you are staying for the practical exercise and editing. Please note that we may run overtime to ensure everyone has the opportunity to practise the techniques and get the most out of the session. Whether you’re completely new to studio lighting or looking to build on your existing photography skills, this masterclass will give you the knowledge and practical experience to create beautiful, professional-looking portraits with confidence. The model used in the photo for this listing is the talented Mai (@mimaimo_ on instagram) Model on the day may vary.