Portrait Styles: Lighting Workshop – TFC Birmingham

As part of TFC’s 45-year anniversary celebrations, join us for this special Portrait Styles Workshop with Michael Sewell. Discover the timeless techniques behind stunning portraits — from Rembrandt to Butterfly, Loop to Split, and even chiaroscuro-inspired looks. You’ll learn how to create a variety of lighting styles that bring out the best in your subjects, and by the end of the day, you’ll leave with a portfolio of approaches you can confidently use in your own portrait work.

Hurry, early bird tickets available for just £69 when purchased before the end of October 2025!

What You'll Learn

• Classic Portrait Lighting Styles (Rembrandt, Butterfly, Split & Loop)
• Chiaroscuro & Creative Variations
• Posing & Composition for Strong Portraits
• How to Work with Different Modifiers
• Hands-On Studio Practice

This workshop is all about giving you a toolkit of portrait lighting styles. With practical demonstrations and guided exercises, you’ll discover how subtle changes in light placement can dramatically alter mood, character, and expression. By experimenting with a range of setups and modifiers, you’ll gain the confidence to choose the right lighting style for any subject or creative brief.

The Pefect Workshop For...

This workshop is ideal for portrait photographers of all levels, from beginners eager to build a foundation in lighting, to experienced photographers looking to expand their repertoire of portrait styles.

About Your Instructor - Michael Sewell

Michael Sewell is a renowned photographer with several decades of experience working with top hotel groups, restaurants and product brands. Michael’s passion for food and photography is infectious, and his teaching style is hands-on, practical, and fun.

Getting to the Venue

This event is hosted at The Flash Centre Birmingham

The full store address is: The Flash Centre, Spectrum Point, 164 Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3DE

We do have on-site parking, with no pre-booking required.

What To Bring?

• Your camera and lenses
• A spare battery
• A memory card
• A pen and paper for making notes