Better Studio Photography Lighting: For Beginners

A "Learn-By-Doing" workshop for photographers ready to get better and get confident with Studio lighting.

Whether you’re starting out in photography or you’ve been shooting on natural light and want to expand your skills, this four -hour workshop is designed to demystify the studio.

You will be working with an experienced model as well as each other.

Learn how to shape light with intention, elevate your portraits, and be able to step into any studio with confidence and skill.

You will no longer have to feel afraid or anxious about shooting in a studio.

In this intimate small-group practical session , you’ll learn the foundations of both continuous lighting and strobe lighting . This workshop is capped at four participants to ensure you get the best possible tuition and attention.

You do not need to bring any lights, just your camera. And you will be using a fully equipped professional studio setup with Godox lighting. So if you have a Godox trigger you are welcome to use yours, if not you can use one of ours.

What You’ll Learn

In a supportive, relaxed environment you’ll discover:

• How to use continuous and strobe lights (and when to choose which)
• Light direction, intensity, colour and shadow — the fundamentals made simple
• Softboxes, reflectors, umbrellas, and more — WHAT they do and WHEN to use them
• Essential lighting setups for portraits and still-life
• Hands-on practice with guidance, feedback, and space to experiment
• How to work with and direct models for posing

Why This Workshop?

This isn’t a boring lecture — but a hands on session. You’ll spend the majority of the time shooting, adjusting, observing, and refining your craft - so be ready to get stuck right in from the start!

With only four participants per session, you receive personalised guidance tailored to your skill level and creative goals.

Perfect for photographers aged who want to:

• Build confidence working with studio lights
• Create cleaner, more professional images
• Add a polished studio look to their creative or commercial work
• Experiment with lighting safely and creatively
• Learn in an intimate, friendly and encouraging space

Who It’s For

Beginners and emerging photographers who want to understand, practice, and master the key principles of studio lighting — without the overwhelm.

No previous studio experience required.

Equipment Required

• Camera (DSLR / Mirrorless)
• SD cards
• Tripod (optional)
• Godox Trigger (optional - as we can provide)
• And open mind and "can do" attitude!

About Your Tutor

Cj Swaby, MA, BSc(hons)

Cj is a Visual Storyteller, Artist, Educator and Coach based in the UK. He specialises in photography and the moving image. As an educator he has over 10 years experience delivering workshops and seminars both nationally and internationally.

Cj holds a Master of Arts in Photography from Arts University Bournemouth, and a degree in Media and Cultural Studies.

His passion lies in blending art and wellbing for socially engaged projects. In addition he also mixes in commercial projects. You can view more of his portfolio and projects over on his website

WWW.CJSWABY.COM

Photo Credit: (c) Cj Swaby

Photo Credit: (c) Cj Swaby

Photo Credit: (C) Cj Swaby

Photo Credit: (c) Cj Swaby