Portrait and Lighting Class

Bring your photography to the next level with these essential lighting techniques.


Manchester School Of Photography
Manchester School Of Photography
4.0 (2)
Instagram followers 7k followers

6 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £190 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this portrait and lighting workshop, you will learn a variety of techniques to create stunning using different types of lighting. You will discover how to work with daylight, reflectors, flash lighting, studio flash, and off-camera lighting to capture captivating portraits. Throughout the session, you will also explore how to relax your model, choose flattering poses, adjust camera settings, and enhance images using editing software.
  • Discover how to utilise reflectors to enhance natural lighting in your portraits.
  • Learn how to master flash lighting techniques to elevate your portrait photography.
  • Explore the art of studio flash photography using various techniques and off-camera lighting setups.
During this workshop, you will delve into the world of portrait photography, experimenting with different backdrops and setups to unleash your creativity and enhance your skills. By the end of the session, you will have a collection of beautifully crafted portraits and the knowledge to continue refining your techniques in the future. Get ready to elevate your portrait photography game with this engaging and informative activity.
Skills you will learn:
  • How to relax the model and what poses to use
  • What settings to use on the camera
  • How to use natural lighting, reflectors, studio lighting and different backdrops
  • What processing programs to use when editing images.
Knowledge required
Novice entry level to students wanting to learn more about lighting and portraiture.
What to bring
A working DSLR camera and blank memory card.
Location

Wolfgang Gallery, 4 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6NB

Your teacher can also travel within 20 miles of Cheadle Hulme, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Manchester School Of Photography
Manchester School Of Photography

4.0 (2)
Instagram followers 7k followers

Manchester School Of Photography was founded in 2007. It has since taught over 10, 000 students, from total beginners to professional photographers, at all levels and backgrounds.
Director of Manchester School Of Photography, Paul Wolfgang Webster, has worked in his field for 30 years, from portrait to fashion photography, gig photography to commercial photography, his work has taken him to New York, Europe and throughout the UK.
His work has been collected by prominent business people in the UK, exhibited throughout Europe and the USA, and he has a permanent collection "Made in the North" in the Chop House Manchester. Paul has 5 portraits in the National Portrait Gallery, London.

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