Sculpting with Light

A Refined Black & White Portrait Workshop- The Refined Portrait Series

SONY x LUCIUS

The Refined Portrait Series is a collaborative program by LUCIUS X SONY, designed for photographers who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to elevate their visual discipline, cultural sensitivity, and post-production consistency.

Rather than focusing on techniques, this series explores the refinement of craft — how light is shaped, how identity is expressed, and how visual coherence is achieved across a body of work.

Over a concentrated series of workshop days, multiple sessions will be delivered within a short timeframe, allowing participants to immerse themselves in a cohesive portrait development journey.

Each workshop focuses on a distinct yet connected stage of portrait creation — from lighting and structure, to cultural narrative, to refined editing and finishing.

This workshop is particularly well suited for photographers who:

• Feel confident with camera settings but want stronger control of lighting decisions

• Want their portraits to feel more intentional, structured, and emotionally present

• Are transitioning from colour-led work into disciplined black & white portraiture

• Shoot in studio environments and want to refine light shaping rather than add complexity

• Are seeking a quieter, more deliberate approach to portrait lighting

Designed for photographers seeking greater clarity, control, and a more refined approach to portraiture.

Participants may attend individual sessions or experience the full progression as part of the complete Refined Portrait Series.

Upcoming sessions in this series include:

• Sculpting with Light — A Refined Black & White Portrait Workshop 28th Feb 2026 
• Asian Beauty in Focus — A Refined Portrait Workshop 28th Feb 2026  
• Refining the Portrait — A Refined Editing Workshop 1th March 2026

• Light, Space & Atmosphere — A Refined Editing Workshop 1th March 2026 

Limited seats are available for each session to maintain a focused, studio-based learning environment.

•  Shaping facial structure through directional light 
• Selecting focal lengths for compression and facial form control 
• Creating emotional weight through controlled lighting contrast 
• Shooting intentionally for monochrome (thinking in tone, not colour) 
• Studio workflow considerations for black & white conversion

•  A camera
•  A portrait lens (recommended: 50mm, 85mm, or similar focal length) 
• A notebook or device for notes 
• Curiosity and willingness to refine your lighting judgment

A$10 deposit payable via Sony Scene to secure a spot.
Balance Due Date: 22/02/2026

Payment for the remaining balance should be made directly to the host. They will be in contact with you shortly to provide the payment details and further instructions.