Master the Portraits - One-to-One Portrait Coaching

🔦 Studio Lighting Mastery

Learn how to create dynamic and professional looks using studio lighting. I’ll walk you through:

• One-Light Portraits – creating powerful looks with a single light source.

• Two- & Three-Light Setups – using key, fill, and rim lights for depth and drama.

• Modifiers in Action – softboxes, beauty dishes, umbrellas, and reflectors — when and why to use each.

• Shaping Shadows – controlling contrast, highlights, and shadows for mood.

• High-Key vs Low-Key – shooting bright editorial portraits vs dramatic cinematic portraits.

• Studio to Natural Blend – how to mix ambient light with strobes for creative results.

🌤️ Natural Light Portraiture

Understand how to harness natural light both indoors and outdoors:

• Window Light Magic – using sheer curtains, blinds, and reflectors for flattering soft portraits.

• Golden Hour Glow – positioning your subject to maximise natural warmth and backlighting.

• Hard Light Creativity – embracing midday sun for bold, fashion-inspired looks.

• Shadows & Shapes – working with architecture, doors, or foliage for texture and patterns.

• Natural Reflectors – using walls, ground surfaces, or water to bounce light creatively.

🎭 Working With Models

Good portraiture is about connection, not just lighting. You’ll learn:

• Directing with Confidence – how to communicate poses and expressions.

• Body Language – angles that flatter, elongate, or create drama.

• Expression Coaching – drawing out authentic moods from your subject.

• Styling & Props – small additions that elevate a shot into a story.

⚙️ Gear & Practical Skills

Hands-on guidance with the tools that matter:

• Lenses & Focal Lengths – how a 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm each change the story.

• Camera Settings – balancing aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for creative control.

• Colour Temperature – matching and mixing light sources for clean skin tones.

• Workflow Tips – shooting tethered vs handheld, quick editing pointers to see results live.

🎯 Personalised To You

Every photographer is at a different stage. Whether you’re starting out or already experienced, this one-to-one session is tailored to:

• Strengthen your weak areas.

• Expand your creative toolkit.

• Give you practical, repeatable setups you can use immediately.

• Studio Lighting
• Natural Lighting
• Working with Fashion Models

• Camera + Memory Card