Saturday, November 14th from 10.00 to 16.30 (17.30 with optional basic choice and post-production add-on)
Shaping the Light for Portrait Photography – Introduction to Studio Lighting
(with Alena Massen/Portrait Photographer and Patrick Massen/Lighting & Studio Setup)

Shaping the Light for Portrait Photography

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 a model in two different lighting setups—under guided instruction and experimenting on your own to build confidence and create portfolio-worthy images.  

That’s not all: as option you can add one hour of photo selection and basic post production of your own photos from the workshop (additional fee)

 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 (lunch is not included in the workshop fee)
📷 Practical Studio Photography – Hands-on session with our model, using two different lighting setups and modifiers.
📷 Wrap-Up & Q&A – Recap of key takeaways, final questions, and feedback.
📷 optional:  – one hour of post-production follow-up: selection and basic retouching

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, but if necessary some parts can also be translated to luxembourgish.

Workshop Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026 from 10.00 to 16.30 (to 17.30 if post-production add-on included)
📍 Location: Massen Photography Studio in Platen (Préizerdaul/Luxembourg)
💰 Price: 169 € (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). If you choose the basic post-production add-on, an additional fee of 20 € will be due.

🎟 Limited Spots – Secure Your Place until November 10th