Creative Lighting Lab: Cyberpunk Neon Portraits
Details
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: $50
- Early Bird Pricing Available!!! Use code (50OFF) for 1/2 off purchase when you check out on our website!
- 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.