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Lighting for Film

Explore the art of lighting for film photography in this hands-on workshop. Gain experience with ambient and strobe lighting techniques while working with large and medium-format cameras. Capture striking portraits, analyze your work in a collaborative setting, and refine your technical and creative approach. Develop a deeper understanding of light, composition, and the relationships that shape compelling imagery.

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  • 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
  • 16 hours over 2 sessions

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Sat. Nov 7, 2026, 10am ET (2 sessions)


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This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of lighting for film photography, emphasizing the photographic portrait. The workshop allows students to explore ambient and strobe lighting techniques through large and medium-format cameras.

The first session focuses on a full day of image-making, where participants photograph each other using different lighting scenarios and set-ups. In the morning, the workshop begins with large-format photography, and the in afternoon, students will transition to shooting medium-format.

The second session is dedicated to reviewing and discussing the images captured the previous week, allowing participants to analyze their work and gain valuable feedback together in a group setting.

By the end of the workshop, those taking part will have hands-on experience with essential lighting techniques and a deeper understanding of how to achieve dynamic, professional-quality images on film.

While this workshop is a technical exploration, students will also consider what it means to make a portrait, focusing on the importance of building trust and forming reciprocal relationships in the process. This discussion will highlight the sensitivity required for creating images about others, prioritizing empathy and collaboration rather than extraction.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own large or medium format cameras for use during the workshop, but some will be provided. Tuition includes three rolls of 120 and twenty sheets of 4x5 film per participant.

Refund Policy

  • In the event a student must cancel their registration for a workshop, they may do so any time before and up to 15 business days prior to the workshop start date, and will receive an 85% refund.
  • In the event a student must cancel attendance from a workshop within 15 business days prior to the start of the workshop this will be considered a withdrawal and the student will receive a 50% refund.
  • A withdrawal made within 4 business days of a class will NOT be entitled to any refund.

Please provide us with as much advance notice as possible for consideration. Beyond this, we cannot be held responsible for any cancellations outside of our control.

Unless otherwise stated, classes need a minimum of three students to run. In the off chance that a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be refunded 100% of your tuition. Tuition costs for cancelled workshops can also be transferred to other classes or workshops.

We are not responsible for any non-refundable travel costs (such as airfare, train tickets or accommodation costs). If you are traveling long distances or from out of state, we advise you to consider purchasing travel insurance as workshops may be cancelled or postponed due to low registration or other unforeseen circumstances.

Due to the intensive nature of our workshops, we cannot offer makeup sessions outside of workshop time or in future workshops. Instructors are not required to bring students up to date during scheduled workshop time for missed days or lateness.

Refunds will not be given for absences or no shows. *This includes any illness or absence related to Covid 19.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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