Behind the Scenes: The Simple Guide to Studio Portraits with Musselwhite Photography
Last night, photographers from across the region gathered for The Simple Guide to Studio Portraits with Musselwhite Photography, a hands-on evening designed to make studio lighting simple, practical, and fun. Hosted by award-winning portrait photographer James Musselwhite, the seminar proved that studio strobes don’t need to feel intimidating; you can create stunning portraits with easy, repeatable setups.
Making Studio Lighting Approachable
James kicked off the evening by stripping away the jargon and technical barriers that can make studio lighting feel overwhelming. Through step-by-step demonstrations, he showed how a few well-placed strobes and modifiers can completely transform a portrait. Attendees had the chance to watch the process unfold live, gaining practical tips they could put to use immediately in their own studios.
A Professional Model Makes All the Difference
A huge shout-out goes to Mars, our professional model for the evening. Their energy, versatility, and patience brought each demonstration to life, showing exactly how lighting decisions translate into dynamic, expressive portraits.
Teamwork Behind the Scenes
Workshops like this don’t just happen on their own. Massive thanks to James and Fliss for running the evening so smoothly and creating such an engaging learning environment. From setting up the gear to guiding photographers through each lighting scenario, their expertise and enthusiasm made the night a success.
Community and Connection
One of the best parts of events like this is the sense of community. Over cups of tea and coffee, attendees networked, swapped ideas, and shared their own tips and experiences. It was a reminder of how valuable it is to connect face-to-face with fellow photographers.
Watch the BTS Video
Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the evening—click play to see the atmosphere, the setups, and a few of the incredible shots created on the night.
Join Us for the Next Event
Evenings like The Simple Guide to Studio Portraits are just one part of what The Society of Photographers offers to help you grow as a photographer. From masterclasses and mentoring programmes to exclusive member benefits like monthly competitions and webinars, there’s always something new to learn.
Don’t miss out on future workshops and events—visit https://thesocieties.net/photographic-seminars/ to see what’s coming up next.
