Brighton Photography Workshops

Are you frustrated by your camera? Do you find the menus and settings confusing? If you’ve bought yourself a camera but never truly got to grips with it, then this is the session for you.
In 60 minutes I’ll explain how to use aperture, shutter speed and ISO creatively through a combination of brief explanation and then practice. You will learn by doing and by taking control of your camera.
I’ll de-mystify the impenetrable menus, icons and settings by cutting to the core of what you need to make great images and letting you know what you can safely ignore.
I promise to end your confusion and frustration.
I will:

1. Demystify your camera settings;
2. Teach you how to get the best from your camera quickly;
3. Give you practical advice and teach you simple techniques to instantly improve the quality of your photographs.

We will look at aperture, shutter speed, ISO and how they affect your image.
It’s easier than you think!
My background is training people quickly and successfully to understand their cameras and use them without confusion. I am fully qualified with a PTTLS Level 4 NCFE to teach adults.
WHAT DO I NEED FOR THE SESSION?
Bring your camera and any lenses you want to discuss
A tripod is not necessary
A fully-charged battery for your camera
A memory card for your camera

There’s more to a successful photo shoot than simply knowing how the lights work and where to put them.
This workshop is designed for:

• those with no prior knowledge of flash or studio lighting or;
• those who have but are struggling to realise their images.

I’ll start by showing you the different types of gear - lights, modifiers and triggers - that are used in all professional studios and can also be used at home.

I’ll show you how they work together and the get you to ‘build’ a photo to look exactly how you want it, starting with single light setups, moving all the way through to three-light setups.

NOT JUST TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

I’ll show you where to get inspiration for a creative shoot, how best to prepare before you even get near a studio, and how to liaise with your subjects in advance and on the day to help make the shoot more fun and exciting for them and you.

I’ll take you through setting a relaxed tone in the studio and also how to interact with your subjects to help them relax and get the best results from them.

It’s these aspects of studio photography that are most often overlooked, or not even considered, and why even technically accomplished setups can fail.

You’ll be taking the shots and setting up the lights as we go. Experimentation is key to learning.

There will be a 45-minute break for lunch.
PLEASE NOTE THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH

Learn to create expressive, character-driven portraits
Do you feel your portrait photography is technically solid but missing that spark of interest and emotional range to make it outstanding? Are you stuck in a creative rut and searching for more expressive, compelling ways to photograph your subjects?
While ‘neutral’ lighting has a place, great portraiture goes far beyond simply placing lights for an even exposure.
Lighting is an interpretive tool, used to enhance the full spectrum of your subject’s personality—sultry, humorous, intense, reflective, joyful or melancholic—and knowing how to use it, along with composition and mood, is the purpose of this workshop.
You’ll also discover that you don’t need endless gear to create powerful, memorable images. Instead, you will learn:

1. How to design lighting that enhances your subject’s character and emotional tone;
2. How to motivate your models to deliver more depth, energy and authenticity during a session;
3. How to build mood, refine composition and apply lighting techniques that elevate your portraits to a more professional, expressive level.

Portrait photography is a collaborative art, and this workshop will show you how to make that collaboration natural, engaging and creatively rich. You’ll learn how to pre‑plan a number of creative looks and then adapt fluidly during the shoot, as you and your subject start to bounce ideas off one another inspired by the day.
Sculpting with light will reignite your passion for photographing people, help expand your stylistic range and bring new life to every portrait you create.