Matte Black Photography Workshops

Most beginners struggle in Lightroom because they move sliders without intention, hoping the image will “look right.” This workshop shows you exactly what to do and in what order, so your editing becomes clear, consistent, and repeatable every time.
In this guided, hands-on session, we’ll walk step-by-step through a practical workflow—from importing your files all the way to exporting finished images. The focus is on simplicity, speed, and control, so you can edit confidently instead of guessing.

You’ll learn:

• Import & Organization – How to keep your Lightroom library clean and structured
• Correct Editing Order – Cull → Global Adjustments → Local Adjustments → Export
• Global Editing Technique – Setting exposure, color, and tone with intention
• Local Adjustments – Dodging, burning, and refining details carefully
• Batch Consistency – Keeping your style uniform across a full shoot
• When to Leave it Alone – Knowing when not to edit for a stronger final image

New photographers hesitate the moment they switch their camera to video. The menus change, the settings feel unfamiliar, and the result often looks shaky, blurry, or flat. This workshop removes the confusion and teaches a simple, repeatable approach to shooting clean, modern video with the camera you already have.
In this hands-on session, we’ll walk through the essential concepts that actually matter — frame rates, shutter settings, sound, stabilization, and how to shoot usable sequences. No technical overwhelm. No theory for theory’s sake. Just practical skills that make your video look intentional and professional.

You’ll learn:

• Frame Rates That Matter – What to use and why
• Shutter Angle / Shutter Speed – Explained clearly, without jargon
• Audio Basics – Clean, clear sound that doesn’t ruin your footage
• Stabilization Techniques – How to hold and move the camera smoothly
• Shooting Sequences – Wide → Medium → Close → Detail → Action for easy edits

Whether you’re brand new to studio lighting or just ready to move beyond your camera’s built-in flash, this workshop will give you the confidence to explore different types of photographic lighting.
In this hands-on session, we’ll walk step-by-step through the fundamentals of continuous lights, colored lights, and strobes — plus the essential grip and diffusion tools that shape and soften light. You’ll learn:

• Camera Settings – Quick review of the basics for shooting with different light sources
• Continuous Lighting – How to see, shape, and balance light in real time
• Colored Lighting – Adding creative effects with gels and RGB fixtures
• Strobes & Flash – Understanding how they work, and when to use them
• Diffusion & Grip – Tools for controlling light quality and direction

Whether you’re brand new to photography or just ready to finally get your camera off “Auto,” this beginner-friendly workshop will give you the confidence to take control of your camera and create beautiful, intentional images.
In this hands-on session, we’ll walk you step-by-step through the fundamentals of photography and camera operation — no matter your brand or system. You’ll learn:

• ISO – How to adjust your camera’s sensitivity to light
• Shutter Speed – How to control motion blur and sharpness
• Aperture (f-stop) – How to create dreamy backgrounds or tack-sharp landscapes
• Exposure – Balancing light for a perfect image
• Color & White Balance – Making sure your colors look true-to-life