Fairy Lights & Flash Magic – Evening Seminar with Damian McGillicuddy
When the nights draw in, the studio lights up.
Join Damian “The BIG Dog” McGillicuddy, internationally acclaimed photographer and seasoned educator, for a fast-paced, inspiring Evening Seminar all about Fairy Lights & Flash Magic.
This session reveals the secrets behind mixing fairy lights, torchlight and flash to create images that feel cinematic, storybook-like and full of motion.
This is not a hands-on session, you simply sit back, enjoy the show, and let Damian walk you through the “why” behind the effects.
What you’ll learn
- How to blend ambient light, fairy lights and flash with intention
- Creating motion trails, ghosting and painterly blur — on purpose
- First vs. second curtain sync and why it matters
- Sculpting a subject with controlled light painting
- Adding “light skirts” and luminous accents with movement
- Building mood, atmosphere and cinematic energy on a small budget
- A practical lighting playbook you can use immediately
- Including how to use light painting for dramatic, creative portrait effects.
What to expect
- Learn from the best: expert lighting knowledge from Damian McGillicuddy
- Live demonstration: watch the full process unfold in real time
- Sociable atmosphere: meet fellow photographers over tea & coffee (on us!)
- Edutainment: a fun and engaging Societies of Photographers-sanctioned event
- Creative inspiration: perfect for adding fresh ideas to your winter shoots
Date & Venue
Thursday 18 December 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Phoenix House, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0NL
Tickets
£30 per person (includes refreshments)
Limited to just 10 delegates
(And yes — the last four sold out quickly!)
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All bookings are final. Refund Policy – No Refunds
Let the lights do the talking.
