Creative Lighting Lab: Cyberpunk Neon Portraits

This Creative Lighting Lab is a live studio build and guided shooting experience focused on creating cyberpunk-inspired neon portraits using continuous light and RGB LED lighting.

We'll be building a neon scene together from the ground up, explaining creative and technical decisions along the way. You’ll see how color, contrast, light placement, and exposure work together to create a cinematic, futuristic portrait style.

Once the lighting is complete, participants will have the opportunity to photograph and direct a CyberPunk styled model in a controlled studio environment. This is a hands-on session where you can ask questions, observe adjustments in real time, and apply what you’re seeing directly to your own shooting. This event is designed for a mix of beginners and intermediate photographers.

### What we’ll cover

• Building a portrait lighting setup using continuous and RGB LED lights
• How color choices affect mood and skin tone
• Light placement, contrast, and background separation
• Camera settings and exposure considerations for RGB lighting
• Directing a model and composing intentional portraits

### What to bring

• Your own camera and lens
• A basic understanding of how to operate your camera
• Curiosity and a willingness to experiment

### Event details

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Date: Saturday, February 21st 10:00 AM
• Group size: Limited to 15 participants
• Location: Matte Black Camera Rentals
• Cost: $55
• Sign up: https://matteblackcamerarentals.com/phoenix-photography-classes-and-events/

This is not a traditional photography class. It’s a creative lab designed to give you insight into the decision-making behind a finished lighting setup, along with the chance to shoot and direct in a professional studio environment.
*Classes will be canceled if there are no signups by Friday.