New Evening Seminar Announced: The Language of Light – Five Simple Lighting Patterns Every Portrait Photographer Should Know
The Language of Light: Five Simple Lighting Patterns Every Portrait Photographer Should Know with Paul Wilkinson Photography
We are delighted to announce a brand-new evening seminar designed to help photographers better understand portrait lighting and how subtle changes in light can completely transform an image – The Language of Light with Paul Wilkinson Photography.
Award-winning photographer Paul Wilkinson will guide delegates through the five essential lighting patterns every portrait photographer should recognise and understand: short-side lighting, broad lighting, Rembrandt, loop, butterfly, and clamshell lighting.
This practical and engaging evening seminar is designed to help photographers stop seeing light as guesswork and start using it as a creative language.
Learn to See Light Differently
Understanding lighting patterns is one of the most important skills in portrait photography. Throughout the evening, Paul will demonstrate how light shapes the face, creates mood, controls depth, and changes the feel of a portrait.
Using live demonstrations and practical examples, delegates will learn how to identify these classic lighting styles and recreate them using simple, achievable setups.
Whether you shoot in a studio or on location, this seminar will help you build confidence in recognising and controlling light.
What’s Included
- Live demonstrations of the five essential portrait lighting patterns
- Easy-to-understand explanations of how light affects facial features and mood
- Practical portrait lighting techniques you can recreate yourself
- Hands-on shooting opportunities during the practical session
- Guidance and feedback throughout the evening
- Time to ask questions and network with fellow photographers
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Paul Wilkinson Photography Studio, 6 High St, Haddenham, Bucks HP17 8ER
Tickets
Tickets are £30 each
Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly, early booking is recommended.
Book Now
Book your place online today:
The Language of Light Evening Seminar
Please note: All bookings are final. No refunds.
