Hands-on workshops, classes, and learning experiences led by creatives and industry professionals. From photography and lighting to branding, content creation, and beyond—this is where you sharpen your craft.
THE lighting series
Photo by Jonathan Wooden @jzw_photo
Continuous Light
In this hands-on class, we’ll break down how to use continuous lighting to create intentional, story-driven images. You’ll learn proper placement, color temperature, mixing ambient and LED light, and how continuous light differs from flash. Ideal for photographers interested in brand, lifestyle, or video content, this workshop focuses on building mood and control without the guesswork.
DATE: Thursday, February 26, 2026
TIME: 6 PM - 8 PM
INVESTMENT: $75
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Wooden (@jzw_photo)
Photo by Jonathan Wooden @jzw_photo
Strobes 101 (Flash Fundamentals)
This introductory strobe workshop covers the fundamentals of flash photography, including power, modifiers, light distance, and balancing exposure. You’ll learn how to set up and use off-camera flash, understand sync speed, and create clean, professional studio portraits. Perfect for photographers ready to move beyond natural light and take control of their lighting.
DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
TIME: 6 PM - 8 PM
IDEAL FOR: Photographers new to flash
INVESTMENT: $75
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Wooden (@jzw_photo)
Photo by Jonathan Wooden @jzw_photo
Advanced Strobes & Creative Light
Designed for photographers with basic flash experience, this class dives into multi-light setups, dramatic lighting styles, gels, grids, and creative effects. You’ll build layered lighting scenes, experiment with mood and color, and create portfolio-worthy images while learning how to problem-solve lighting setups efficiently.
DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TIME: 6 PM - 8 PM
INVESTMENT: $75
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Wooden (@jzw_photo)
Photo by Jonathan Wooden @jzw_photo
Natural Light Foundations
This workshop is all about mastering natural light—learning how to see it, shape it, and use it with confidence. We’ll cover window light, open shade, light direction, reflectors, and negative fill, plus how to read light on the face and body. You’ll shoot alongside a live model and walk away with practical techniques you can use immediately in lifestyle, portrait, and brand photography.
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THE MODELING & POSING series
MODEL @jusstluciee
Posing for Beginners
Getting in front of the camera shouldn’t feel awkward.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll focus on becoming camera-comfortable and confident. You’ll learn foundational posing techniques like how to stand, where to place your hands, and how to move with ease instead of freezing up.
We’ll introduce the LAAFS checklist, practice building your own posing routine, and cover essential do’s and don’ts so you can show up confidently — and beautifully — in future shoots.
Perfect if you’ve ever said: “I don’t know what to do with my hands.”
DATE: Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIME: 6 PM - 7 PM
IDEAL FOR: Everyone — photographers, models, content creators, influencers
INVESTMENT: $45
INSTRUCTOR: Yerania Lucia A. (@jusstluciee)
MODEL @jusstluciee
Photo Movement
This follow-up workshop builds on the fundamentals with a deeper focus on movement, storytelling, and intention.
We’ll explore how to create a strong narrative using a single photo, practice dynamic poses, and learn techniques commonly used in brand campaigns, digitals, runway, e-commerce, and commercial work.
You’ll also practice group posing techniques — a must-have skill for collaborative shoots and brand work.
This is where poses start to flow instead of feeling forced.
DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2026
TIME: 6 PM - 7 PM
IDEAL FOR: Models & content creators (Beginner–Intermediate)
INVESTMENT: $45
INSTRUCTOR: Yerania Lucia A. (@jusstluciee)
MODEL @jusstluciee
The Art of Pose
The final chapter is all about artistry.
Inspired by The Study of Pose by Coco Rocha, this workshop focuses on creating movement, depth, emotion, and intention through pose. You’ll learn how to build a signature posing routine, connect emotionally through your body, and push past comfort zones to create for the art — not just the shot.
This workshop ties together everything learned in the series and challenges you to elevate your presence in front of the camera.
Less posing. More expression.
DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2026
TIME: 6 PM - 7 PM
IDEAL FOR: Experienced models
INVESTMENT: $45
INSTRUCTOR: Yerania Lucia A. (@jusstluciee)
Are you a creative or an industry professional interested in sharing your knowledge in a workshop at The Socialight? Let’s chat.
