Studio Photography Mastery with Tony Northrup

Get ready to dive into the world of studio photography like never before! Join award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup in person for an awesome hands-on experience where you'll learn all the tips and tricks to create stunning images. Whether you're just starting out or looking to up your game, this event is packed with practical advice and fun demos. Don’t miss this chance to boost your skills and have a blast!

Instructor: Tony Northrup
Models: Two models to be determined
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Duration: 8 hours
Capacity: 6 students

• Master key lighting techniques used in portrait, fashion, and commercial photography
• Learn to use studio strobes, light modifiers, and triggers with confidence
• Understand how to shape, control, and color light for creative effects
• Build a portfolio with professional models in a controlled studio environment
• Get live critique and professional insight from Tony Northrup

📦 Included:

• Use of all studio equipment (lights, stands, modifiers, triggers)
• Coffee, water and seltzer
• Model release for portfolio use
• Workshop slides or downloadable cheat sheets

Session 1: Introductions & Setup (30 minutes)

• Welcome & instructor introduction
• Overview of the day & safety briefing
• Studio lighting essentials: strobes, continuous lights, triggers
• Tour of modifiers: softboxes, beauty dishes, reflectors, grids, gels
• Working with professional models: etiquette & communication

Session 2: Lighting Fundamentals with Alexandria (30 minutes)

• Students rotate between shooting, assisting, and lighting
• Camera Settings: Raw, Manual Mode, base ISO, X-sync, f/8
• Connecting your camera to the strobes
• Adjust light position for shadows & catchlight
• Using the histogram to adjust output for exposure
• One-light setups: Rembrandt, loop, and butterfly lighting

Session 3: Multi-Light Setups with Alexandria (45 minutes)

• Two- and three-light setups: key, fill, hair/rim, background
• Controlling contrast and separation
• Gels and color theory: Using gels for mood and storytelling
• Lighting challenges: backlit, high-key, low-key

Session 4: Creative Shoots with Alexandria (45 minutes)

• Students lead their own shoots, working one-on-one with the model
• Apply the lessons learned so far with feedback and assistance from Tony
• Focus on refining technique, posing, and storytelling
• Capture unique portfolio-worthy images under professional conditions

Session 5: Advanced Techniques & Creative Concepts with Maria (1 hour)

• Fashion & beauty lighting: clamshell, edge lighting, beauty dish with reflector
• Commercial look: hard light, gels, dramatic shadows
• Use of props, backgrounds, and styling to enhance story

Session 6: Creative Shoots with Maria (1 hour)

• Students lead their own shoots, working one-on-one with the model
• Apply the lessons learned so far with feedback and assistance from Tony
• Focus on refining technique, posing, and storytelling
• Capture unique portfolio-worthy images under professional conditions

Wrap-Up & Q&A (30 minutes)

• Model and lighting workflow tips for your home or rented studio
• Gear recommendations (budget vs. pro)
• Marketing, client expectations, and file delivery
• Group discussion and critique of selected student images
• Certificates of completion (optional)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

David DuPuy Studios, 45 West 29th Street, New York, United States

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