I am hosting a variety of lighting workshops across the UK with model (and partner) Jade Lyon. I specialise in narrative based constructed images, creating and lighting scenes usually with a cinematic style. I've held talks and workshops for the likes of Canon, Wex Photo, Park Cameras and others in the past and I can help you regardless of your camera brand. Jade is both a very experienced model and a photographer herself. Not only are we teaching the technical side, but also the model direction and building a rapport with your subjects in order to get the best out of them.
With small groups in each workshop, it allows everyone plenty of time to experiment and learn from their mistakes in order to come out with something you can be proud of as well as the skills to recreate it at home. Unlike many other workshops, we offer something outside of the plain white studio space. We spend time hunting for interesting locations that suit each workshop! These locations mean that you come out of the day with unique images.
Discounts apply for multiple purchases. Buy a place at more than 1 workshop and use code: MULTI to receive a 10% discount.
1-1 Training
This can be on any topic you like, if you like help with shooting technique, portfolio review or post production.
Price is per hour. Don’t hesitate to get in touch before hand if you want to discuss further!
“I had the great pleasure of attending Raj’s new Speedlight course today.
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient, Raj is keen for his students to learn properly by guiding them in using their own gear and setting up their own lighting.
Unlike some courses which can have 8 - 10 attendees (just too big) Raj deliberately keeps his numbers small and all attendees today agreed that they could easily duplicate later what they learned today
I have attended other Speedlight courses before and can say this was easily the best. I thus highly recommend both Raj and his courses and look forward to working with him again soon.”
“I previously attended a studio lighting workshop with Raj and was inspired to return and attend a Speedlite workshop as well.
This session, with Jade Lyon once again in attendance, was equally as good if not better than the first.
Raj’s technical guidance, knowledge and direction was once again superb. The workshop centered around the use of our own gear which is of course a great advantage and incredibly helpful. We covered a vast range of topics in the time available and once again I have come away with a great set of images.
Highly recommended.”
“Just wanted to say thank you again to Jade and yourself for a very interesting and rewarding day... Credit to you both for creating such a good atmosphere in which everyone felt able to explore ideas whilst learning. I look forward to having an opportunity to work with you again in the future. ”
“The session started with Raj setting up lights with different modifiers to demonstrate various points; subsequently we moved on to setting up scenes and working collectively to pose the model and arrange the lights. Raj knew his stuff, and his gentle manner and patient explanations made for a very enjoyable workshop. It was well-structured, relaxed but informative and with plenty of opportunity for questions, discussion and practice. Thanks Raj! ”
“Thanks Raj. Excellent workshop and your creativity and knowledge was exceptional. I liked your personal and friendly approach to teaching that also enables the attendee’s to create their own scenes / narrative and dynamically feel a very active part of the proceedings. Brilliant and enjoyable! Recommended!!! Cheers. ”
Join us as we enter the festive period with some colourful retro goodness! We'll be showing you how to style, light and shoot some epic festive portraiture, using props and fashions from the 70s to achieve a really stylised look.