Creative With Colour – Half-Day Practical Lighting Workshop (Exclusive Member Discount)

A new hands-on workshop is coming to Portsmouth this July, designed for photographers who already understand the fundamentals of lighting and are ready to push their creative work further through intentional use of colour.
This Half Day Practical Colour Lighting Workshop: “Creative With Colour” is an intermediate to advanced session focused on transforming portrait work using controlled colour, gels, styling, and mood-driven lighting setups.
Members of The Society of Photographers can also access an exclusive 15% discount on this workshop using a dedicated code.
Workshop Overview
- Title: Creative With Colour
- Type: In-Person Half Day Practical Workshop
- Level: Intermediate & Advanced
- Location: Portsmouth, UK
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Group size: Maximum of 6 attendees
- Price: £215 (before discount)
This is a small-group, highly practical environment where attendees will actively work with lighting setups rather than observe demonstrations.
Hosted by No Fuss Muss, the session is designed to help photographers refine their creative lighting approach through the deliberate use of colour.
Workshop details:
Workshop information & booking
What You Will Learn
This workshop focuses on using colour as a storytelling tool within portrait photography, rather than treating it as a finishing effect.
Topics include:
- Colour theory specifically for photographers
- Working with complementary and contrasting colours
- Creating mood and atmosphere using colour
- Styling and wardrobe considerations for cohesive imagery
- Background choices and gel combinations
- Building colour harmony within portrait sets
- Developing a recognisable visual style
The emphasis is on practical application, giving you the opportunity to experiment and build confidence in real shooting scenarios.
Who This Workshop Is For
This session is aimed at photographers who already understand lighting basics and want to elevate their creative control.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Portrait photographers looking to develop a signature style
- Studio photographers wanting to expand creative lighting techniques
- Photographers exploring more expressive, stylised imagery
- Anyone wanting to confidently incorporate colour into their work
Date, Time & Venue
- Date: Thursday 23rd July
- Time: 3:30pm – 7:00pm
- Venue: Musselwhite Photography, Portsmouth, UK
Note: Start times can vary depending on the session format, so attendees should always double-check the specific booking information before attending.
Exclusive SWPP Member Discount
Members of The Society of Photographers receive an exclusive 15% discount on this workshop.
- Discount code: SWPP2307
- Savings: 15% off standard ticket price (£215)
Booking link with referral tracking:
Book Creative With Colour Workshop
With only six places available, this is an intentionally small and focused workshop designed to give attendees maximum practical shooting time and direct feedback.
If you’re looking to move beyond standard lighting setups and start building images that are defined by colour, mood, and intentional design, this is a strong opportunity to develop that next step in your work.






