About this Event
Great portraits aren’t about complicated lighting diagrams — they’re about seeing light, shaping mood, and connecting with your subject.
In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, Rory Lewis explores how much you can truly achieve with one light — and when adding more actually helps (and when it doesn’t). Drawing on over two decades of experience photographing actors, artists, executives, and public figures, Rory demonstrates a simplified, intentional approach to portrait lighting that prioritises clarity over complexity.
This workshop is practical, accessible, and designed to give you tools you’ll actually use.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to create powerful portraits using a single light
- Light placement for shape, depth, and emotion
- Simple modifier choices that make a big difference
- When one light is enough — and when to add a second
- How to work efficiently in small studios or home setups
- Direction techniques for natural, compelling expressions
- How to simplify your workflow without sacrificing quality
Workshop Style:
- Live demonstrations with professional models
- Clear, practical explanations (no technical overload)
- Real-world lighting setups you can recreate easily
- Emphasis on training your eye, not memorising gear lists
This is about confidence and clarity — not gear obsession.
Who This Is For:
- Beginners wanting to understand lighting without intimidation
- Intermediate photographers looking to simplify their process
- Portrait and headshot photographers refining their style
- Anyone who feels they may be over-complicating their lighting
Course Schedule:
10:30 AM – Welcome & Introduction 10:45 AM – Seeing Light: One-Light Foundations 11:00 AM – Live One-Light Portrait Demonstration 12:00 PM – Subject Direction & Expression 12:45 PM – Lunch Break 1:30 PM – When (and Why) to Add a Second Light 2:15 PM – Hands-On Shooting Session 2:45 PM – Q&A, Refinement & Wrap-Up 3:30 PM – Workshop Conclusion
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Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the event. No refunds or credits will be given with less than 30 days’ notice.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Samy's Camera, 1759 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, United States
USD 365.15
