Discover how to create stunning portraits using just one or two lights. In this session, Eli will break down the fundamentals of shaping light, helping you achieve consistent, professional results without overcomplicating your setup.

Eli will show how small lighting adjustments can dramatically change the mood, depth, and style of your portraits. You’ll learn how to control contrast, balance key and fill, and use modifiers to create everything from soft, flattering light to bold, dramatic looks.

Whether you’re new to studio lighting or refining your technique, this session gives you practical tools and creative inspiration to elevate your portraits.

Color and lighting have the power to transform a portrait and bring personality forward. Niah will show how to build bold, vibrant looks in-camera through intentional styling, thoughtful color choices, and lighting techniques that complement your subject.

You’ll learn how she uses gels, creative modifiers, and a mix of hard and soft light to add pattern, depth, and energy to your images. She’ll walk through her process step-by-step so you understand not just what to do, but how to do it with purpose.

From clean studio setups to dramatic color-driven scenes, you’ll explore how to craft portraits that feel unique and expressive. You’ll leave with repeatable lighting setups, stronger creative direction, and the confidence to push color farther than ever before.

Ready to break out of safe lighting and try something more creative? In this session, Ashley shows you how a few creative lighting choices can totally transform your images. We’ll explore hard light, gels, and her favorite in-camera tricks to help you create portraits that feel bold, intentional, and uniquely you.

During the live shooting portion, you’ll learn how to use shutter drag to create stunning light trails that add movement, energy, and a whole new dimension to your portraits. Whether you're looking to push your style or break out of a creative rut, this session will give you practical, creative lighting techniques that instantly elevate your work.

There is no question that when we first start learning how to create dramatic portraits using strobes and modifiers, it can be a bit overwhelming. At first glance, there seem to be so many options that it's hard to know where to start. This is where Joel takes the mystery out of the process.

Follow along as he demonstrates how to master lighting, creating stunning, dramatic portraits, all while utilizing your greatest gift: your intuition. Once you grasp the fundamentals of shaping light, no lighting scenario will be beyond your reach. Set yourself up for success by taking your lighting skills to a whole new level.

Join all four photographers for a live Q&A session where you can ask questions and get insights on their photography techniques, lighting setups, creative approaches, and industry experience. This is your chance to interact directly with the experts and gain practical knowledge to elevate your portrait photography.