About this Event
Join us on Saturday, December 5, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at in Long Island City. Three professional studios are open just for this masterclass:
A large daylight studio with a white cyc wall and big west-facing windows
A daylight studio with a wood platform
A blackout studio with RGB lighting
Four hours. Three studios. Natural light, flash, and RGB color. One ticket.
For $345, you get what a photographer would normally have to organize across three separate shoots:
- Four hours of instruction from Tony Northrup and Kash, together in every studio
- Natural light and flash portraits on a white cyc wall
- Window-lit portraits on a wood platform set
- Creative color in a blackout studio with RGB lighting
- Two professional models for all four hours
- Hands-on shooting in groups of 10, with real-time feedback and reproducible workflows
On top of that, one attendee will win a Godox iM30 Mini Flash on the day.
TICKETS
- Early Bird: $299 (just 7 tickets at this price)
- General Admission: $345
Limited to 20 attendees. Once we sell out, we're not adding seats.
HOW THE EVENT WORKS
All 20 attendees move through the three studios together with Tony, Kash and both models. Every studio follows the same format:
30 minutes of demonstration and teaching
45 minutes of guided shooting in two groups of 10, each with an instructor and a model
Check-in opens at 11:30 AM
- 12:00–1:15 PM: LIC 1, natural light and flash on the white cyc
- 1:15–2:30 PM: LIC 2, the daylight studio with the wood platform
- 2:30–4:00 PM: LIC 4, the blackout RGB studio, followed by Q&A and wrap-up
By the end of the afternoon, you'll have photographed both models in three very different studios and learned from both Tony and Kash.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Studio LIC 1: Natural light and flash (white cyc wall, west-facing windows)
- Reading and shaping window light for flattering portraits
- One-light mastery: building professional portraits with a single modifier and thoughtful placement
- Light control: adding reflectors and hair lights, making a white backdrop go dark
- Live tethered demonstration with shots streaming to iPad for real-time instruction
Studio LIC 2: Daylight interior (wood platform, west-facing windows)
- Blending window light with flash
- Composition and negative space using the set
- Directing models and posing micro-adjustments
Studio LIC 4: Blackout studio with RGB lighting
- Low-light shooting with RGB light, balancing highlights and shadow detail
- Color theory using colored light to shift mood
- Artistic shutter drag: combining long exposure with flash for light trails
GIFTS & DISCOUNTS
Godox and B&H are sponsoring this masterclass. At the end of the event, one guest will have a chance to win a Godox iM30 Mini Flash camera flash. All guests will also get Godox discounts and a B&H gift card, so your ticket helps you save on gear you were planning to buy anyway.
ABOUT TONY
Tony Northrup is an award-winning NYC photographer and author of the bestselling Stunning Digital Photography. Known to his 1.6 million YouTube subscribers for his deep technical expertise, Tony brings 30 years of experience to his in-person workshops. His editorial portraiture studies connection, personality, light, and style, utilizing dramatic studio setups to tell compelling stories. Tony's workshops are designed for measurable improvement, alternating between live demonstrations and hands-on guided shooting so you can master reproducible workflows in a practical, engaging environment.
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ABOUT KASH
Born and raised in New York City, Kash has spent the last 18 years mastering the art of photography. Starting at 19, she built her reputation on the streets of SoHo, turning brief encounters with strangers into cinematic street portraits. After nearly two decades of shooting, she has transitioned her deep understanding of light from the unpredictable streets to the controlled environment of the studio. Specializing in creative lighting and technical mastery, Kash uses her 18 years of expertise to show you exactly how to manipulate light to create mood, depth, and professional-grade imagery.
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MEET MODELS
Two professional models will join us for all four hours.
Meet Naomi: Swiss-born and New York–based, Naomi traded a career in finance for the camera, and brands noticed fast. She fronted Volvo's XC90 campaign ("New York, meet the Volvo XC90") on New York billboards, modeled AK Anne Klein for Macy's, and booked campaigns for Nuna, Black Box Wines and Roda. Her range runs from luminous beauty close-ups to stark black-and-white editorial, and she can flip between the two in a single look.
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The second model will be announced soon!
WHO THIS IS FOR
Beginner to intermediate photographers ready to level up their natural light, studio lighting and creative direction. You should already own a camera and a lens you're comfortable shooting with. An understanding of manual mode helps, but isn't required.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your camera and zoom or prime lenses, anywhere in the range of 24mm to 120mm full-frame equivalent
- A fully charged battery and a memory card with at least 32GB free
- If you already have one, a Godox or Flashpoint flash trigger (we'll loan you one if you don't have one)
- A notepad or phone for capturing setup details
- Comfortable shoes. You'll be moving between three studios on the 4th floor, and the building has no passenger elevator.
Limited to 20 attendees. Secure your seat now!
DISCLAIMER
- The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule the event, cancel the event, or change models if needed. All registered participants will be informed promptly via email.
- Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.
- Studios are shared. Please be respectful of other guests so everyone gets shoot time.
- Photo participation. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed.
- By attending, you agree that behind-the-scenes photos and videos taken during the event may be used by the organizer for promotional and marketing purposes.
- Model releases or commercial agreements are handled directly between participants. FD provides the space but does not mediate individual arrangements
Meet our Models
Group photo from the last Masterclass
Tony teaching the class
BTS from the last Masterclass
Event venue & nearby stays
FD Photo Studio New York LIC, 40-20 22nd Street, Queens, United States
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