Portraiture Workshop Using Sony Alpha Cameras with Terry Donnelly

Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on portraiture workshop with multi-award-winning photographer Terry Donnelly, hosted at Wilkinson Cameras, Liverpool. This full-day session is perfect for photographers looking to strengthen their portrait skills, learn lighting fundamentals, and get hands-on with the latest Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

What to Expect

This is a not-to-be-missed, engaging and entertaining workshop where Terry will walk you through every key aspect of modern portrait photography, from camera craft to lighting techniques.

Working with a professional model in Wilkinson Cameras’ purpose-built studio, you will:

Explore Sony Alpha Innovations

Terry will demonstrate how he uses the powerful features inside Sony Alpha cameras to craft stunning portraits, including:

Eye Autofocus
AI subject recognition
Face Recognition Technology
And more cutting-edge tools on the Sony system

Sony’s latest Alpha cameras and lenses will be available for you to try, with a Sony Imaging Specialist on-hand to answer questions and supply loan kit.

You can even travel light—bring just an SD card if you’d like to shoot entirely on loan equipment.

Master Lighting with Confidence

Learn how to shape, control and understand light using Elinchrom strobes and a variety of lighting modifiers.

Terry will explain:

Which modifiers suit different portrait scenarios
How lighting patterns influence mood and subject shape
The properties of light and how they affect your final image
Practical setups you can recreate in your own studio

Hands-On Shooting

This is a fully interactive workshop. You’ll have plenty of time to shoot portraits under Terry’s guidance, using both your own camera or Sony loan equipment.

Workshop Highlights

Learn core portrait photography principles
Expert instruction from Terry Donnelly
Shoot with a professional model
Hands-on experience with Sony Alpha cameras & lenses
Try Elinchrom lighting systems
Sony imaging specialist available throughout the day
Exclusive on-the-day Sony special offers
Experience Wilkinson Cameras’ dedicated studio space

Date & Venue

Friday 6 February 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Venue: Wilkinson Cameras, 4 Bold St, Liverpool, L1 4DS

Ticket Price

£99 per person
£79 Early Bird
Inc. light lunch and refreshments.

Spaces are strictly limited.

Book Your Place

Don’t miss this unique learning experience. Build your portraiture skills, experiment with Sony’s most advanced cameras, and enjoy expert-led guidance throughout the day.

About Terry Donnelly

Terry Donnelly is a multi-award-winning UK photographer celebrated for his exceptional work with animals and wildlife. Since 2014, he has achieved:

Two Masters and five Fellowships in photography
A Fellowship on Red Squirrels
Environmental Portrait Photographer of the Year with The Society of Photographers

His work has been featured in UK national press, BBC Earth, ITV broadcasts, and he has earned recognition from HRH King Charles for his conservation advocacy.