studio portrait workshops
learn+ + create + inspire
I love to share my passion for studio photography and run intensive but fun studio days in Brighton, East Sussex. These workshops are for small groups of photographers and cater for beginner’s and seasoned veterans. Each workshop follows a different theme, from headshot photography, creative portraiture, dance photography, and even a series of masterclasses based on the techniques of the likes of Irving Penn! Please do sign up for my newsletter as it is the best way to keep up with these workshops and find one that might suit you!
I think I am one of the only photographers that shares the work made by photography students during my workshops. I take great pride in the achievements of my students and facilitate creativity and technical skills throughout the day!
The models that join my workshops are not paid, instead they are offered a selection of the images made by students. So we strive to aim high and ensure every student succeeds in making some terrific portraits. Included in the price are three professional edits per student made by my team.
NOT Included in the workshop price: There is also the opportunity to order more pro edits or to have 121 editing tuition to make sure you get the very best out of the images made on the day!
Please use the form at the bottom of the page to register your interest!
Student Gallery from Previous Workshops
Creative Portrait Workshop: Creative Portraiture. 22nd June 2025 SOLD OUT
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Creative Portrait Workshop:
Date: 22nd June 2025
Location: Tichborne Photography Studio Brighton BN1 1RU
Cost: £170:00
Small Group of 4
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A Masterclass in Creative Studio Lighting for Portraits.
Join me at Tichborne Studio for a hands-on portrait photography workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills and creativity in capturing stunning portraits. Experiment with different lighting techniques, and get inspired by some terrific models from all walks of life.. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your portrait photography to the next level!
You will leave the studio with far more confidence to be creative with lighting as well as being able to add some strong images to your portfolios and social media feeds.
We will be working with strobe lighting, learning how to shape the light and how this will effect the aesthetics of your portraits.
This is a full-day course with an educational focus: as well as being a fun and sociable day, you’ll produce some amazing images and have some new skills in your toolkit!
You’ll be working in a very small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of time creating images with the models and 1 2 1 time with me!
Creative Portrait Workshop: Creative Portraiture. 27th July 2025
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Creative Portrait Workshop:
Date: 27th July 2025
Location: Tichborne Photography Studio Brighton BN1 1RU
Cost: £170:00
Small Group of 4
Image copyright tobias james
A Masterclass in Creative Studio Lighting for Portraits.
Join me at Tichborne Studio for a hands-on portrait photography workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills and creativity in capturing stunning portraits. Experiment with different lighting techniques, and get inspired by some terrific models from all walks of life.. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your portrait photography to the next level!
You will leave the studio with far more confidence to be creative with lighting as well as being able to add some strong images to your portfolios and social media feeds.
We will be working with strobe lighting, learning how to shape the light and how this will effect the aesthetics of your portraits.
This is a full-day course with an educational focus: as well as being a fun and sociable day, you’ll produce some amazing images and have some new skills in your toolkit!
You’ll be working in a very small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of time creating images with the models and 1 2 1 time with me!
Creative Studio Workshop: Physique and Fitness photography. 31st August 2025
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Creative Studio Photography Workshop: Physique
Date: 31st August 2025
Location: Tichborne Photography Studio Brighton BN1 1RU
Cost: £170:00
Small Group of 4
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A Masterclass in Creative Studio Lighting for Portraits.
Join me for this themed workshop focusing on physique and fitness photography. This in-person event is perfect for photographers looking to expand their portfolio with dynamic shots. Learn how to play with lighting, angles, and poses to showcase the human body in its best form. Learn how to use 3 point lighting to create dynamic and powerful fitness images. We will be joined by pro trainers, dancers, and gymnasts in this rare opportunity to add something different to your folios. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your studio photography to the next level. Network with fellow creatives and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals.
This is a full-day course with an educational focus, as well as being a fun and sociable day, you’ll produce some amazing images and have some new skills in your toolkit!
You’ll be working in a very small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of time creating images with the models and 1 2 1 time with me!
Creative Studio Workshop :Creative Monochrome Portraits. 27th September 2025
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Creative Studio Photography Workshop: Creative Monochrome Portraits
Date: 27th September 2025
Location: Tichborne Photography Studio Brighton BN1 1RU
Cost: £170:00
Small Group of 4
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A Masterclass in Creative Studio Lighting for Portraits.
Join me for this themed workshop focusing on Hollywood style three point lighting using Fresnel style lighting, You will learn techniques pioneered by George Hurrell such as extreme butterfly lighting and the use of flags, [ black boards used to sculpt light and cast shadows ]. Bring some Hollywood style glamour to your portraits and learn techniques still employed by photographers such as Albert Watson and Dan Winters
This is a full-day course with an educational focus: as well as being a fun and sociable day, you’ll produce some amazing images and have some new skills in your toolkit!
You’ll be working in a very small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of time creating images with the models and 1 2 1 time with me!
Creative Studio Workshop: Chroma 25th October 2025
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Creative Studio Photography Workshop: Chroma
Date: 25th October 2025
Location: Tichborne Photography Studio Brighton BN1 1RU
Cost: £170:00
Small Group of 4
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A Masterclass in Creative Studio Lighting for Portraits.
Come join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create stunning studio portraits using creative colour techniques!
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their portrait photography skills and learn how to play with colours in a studio setting. I will guide you through different techniques to capture stunning and vibrant portraits. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and take your photography to the next level. you will learn how to colour shadows using gels, how to get creative by mixing different colour temperatures as well as some Paola Roversi style light painting! Sign up now using the form below and let’s create some amazing portraits together!
This is a full-day course with an educational focus, as well as being a fun and sociable day, you’ll produce some amazing images and have some new skills in your toolkit!
You’ll be working in a very small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of time creating images with the models and 1 2 1 time with me!
Creative Studio Workshop: Creative Portrait Photography & Strobes 22nd November 2025
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Creative Studio Photography Workshop: Strobes
Date: 22nd November 2025
Location: Tichborne Photography Studio Brighton BN1 1RU
Cost: £170:00
Small Group of 4
Image copyright tobias james
A Masterclass in Creative Studio Lighting for Portraits.
Join me for this themed workshop focusing on strobe lighting and modifiers. Learn how to shape light using various modifiers and find exactly what each modifier does. When to use them and the effects to expect. We will be joined by a range of sitters for you to experiment with you lighting on, and make some terrific creative images. Expert guidance and advice given throughout on how to sculpt the light to how to pose your models for the best results. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your studio photography to the next level!
This is a full-day course with an educational focus: as well as being a fun and sociable day, you’ll produce some amazing images and have some new skills in your toolkit!
You’ll be working in a very small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of time creating images with the models and 1 2 1 time with me!
Behind the scenes of my Creative Portrait Workshops 2024
My workshops are always bursting with positive energy and creativity! Really terrific students and sitters who really throw themselves into the experience. I am also very grateful to Justyna Neryng for joining me during these workshops, offering some sage advice to our students as well as capturing these wonderful behind the scenes images. To see more of Ms Neryng’s work take a look at the link below!
All images copyright of justyna neryng 2024
Studio Hire and Training days.
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Portrait Studio Hire
I am pleased that my photography partner is making their studio available for hire. Ideal for portrait photography, headshots, pack shot and product photography or just an affordable space where you can experiment with a wide range of lighting and even hire medium format digital and film cameras! This is the studio I use to produce all the portraits you see on this website.
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Affordable space for hire in Hove.
Fully equipped with studio lights with a range of modifiers, paper or cloth backdrops ,ideal for portraiture.
Technical assistance or use of my medium format cameras (Fujifilm GFX 100s, Mamiya RB67 with Polaroid back)available upon request.
Please Note !This is a domestic studio .
Rates are £20 per hour , minimum hire time is 2 hours and maximum hire time is 5 hours.
Please use the form below to book, with the word STUDIO in the title.