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.
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.
DATE: Saturday, January 31
TIME: 4 PM - 6 PM
INVESTMENT: $75
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Wooden (@jzw_photo)
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: Wednesday, February 25, 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)
Are you a creative or an industry professional interested in sharing your knowledge in a workshop at The Socialight? Let’s chat.
