Lights and Shadows, a crash course about things that make your photos

Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am UTC+01:00

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge | Cambridge

Campkins
Publisher/HostCampkins
Lights and Shadows, a crash course about things that make your photos
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Master light and shadow with Jimmy—learn how to create powerful images in-camera and reduce reliance on editing.
About this Event

Go back to the fundamentals that truly shape your images.

In an age of digital editing and post-production, this insightful talk brings photography back to its core—light and shadow. Jimmy explores how understanding and using these essential elements can transform your images, adding depth, mood, and visual impact straight out of camera.

Through real-world examples and practical insights, this session will help you see light differently and use it with intention.

📸 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why light and shadow are the foundation of great photography
  • How to use contrast to create mood and interest
  • Seeing and shaping light in real-world environments
  • Small details that can dramatically transform an image
  • Reducing reliance on editing by getting it right in-camera

✨ A must-attend session for photographers looking to refine their eye and return to the essence of the craft.

👋 About Jimmy:

Jimmy is a London-based professional photographer specialising in environmental portraiture, travel documentary, and street photography.

His early work focused on travel, with images featured in publications including Canon (HK), Nikon (HK), Hong Kong Architectural Journal, and Nat Geo Travel. Over time, his focus shifted toward the human element, photographing strangers on the streets around the world.

His work has since been exhibited across Japan and Europe, and for the past decade he has focused on creating compelling environmental portraits that blend subject and setting.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge, Mill Lane, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 5.00 to GBP 7.50

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