Workshop: Shaping the Light
Saturday, 21 FEBRUARY 2026 / 10.00-16.30
Shaping the Light for Portrait Photography
Introduction to Studio Photography
(with Alena Massen/Portrait Photographer and Patrick Massen/Lighting & Studio Setup)
Want to step into the world of studio photography but don’t know where to start?
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to give you a solid foundation in studio lighting, equipment, and technique—all in a practical, no-pressure environment.
We’ll start with an introduction to studio photography, covering key concepts like light theory, equipment, and camera settings. Through live demonstrations, you’ll learn how to control and shape light to create different effects.
The second half of the workshop is all about hands-on experience! You’ll have the possibility to photograph Lena, our beautiful model, in two different lighting setups—under guided instruction and experimenting on your own to build confidence and create portfolio-worthy images.
Model Lena
(Photos by Alena Massen)
Workshop Overview:
📷 Introduction – Welcome, overview of studio photography.
📷 Light Theory & Equipment – Understanding light, modifiers, and essential studio gear.
📷 Camera Settings for Studio Work – Mastering aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in a controlled environment.
🍽 Lunch Break – A chance to network and discuss insights with fellow participants.
📷 Practical Studio Photography – Hands-on session with Lena, our model, using two different lighting setups and modifiers.
📷 Wrap-Up & Q&A – Recap of key takeaways, final questions, and feedback.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for beginners in studio photography, but participants should have:
✅ Basic experience with natural light photography
✅ An understanding of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), as we will not cover these in depth
✅ Their own DSLR or mirrorless camera, as this is a hands-on workshop
If you’re comfortable shooting in manual or semi-automatic modes and ready to explore studio lighting, this workshop is perfect for you!
General language will be english, parts could be in luxembourgish if all participants speak luxembourgish
Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 21 February from 10.00 to 16.30
📍 Location: Massen Photography Studio in Platen (Préizerdaul/Luxembourg)
💰 Price: 189 € (price includes little snacks & drinks throughout the day, lunch is not included in the price, but all participants, who want, could have lunch together at a restaurant nearby, 2 min. walk)
🎟 Limited Spots – Secure Your Place until 12th February for 189 €
Registration to the workshop
Please fill in the below form to register for the workshop on 21 February 2026.
Please note that after your registration you receive an invoice for a deposit of 80 € which is non-refundable if you cancel after 11 February 2026. The remaining amount will be invoiced before the workshop and has to be fully paid until 18 February 2026.
We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if we have less than 5 participants. In that case we will of course refund all paid amounts.
Registration form
