Light Modifiers
Choose and position softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes, grids and snoots for precise control.
Advanced Masterclass
Studio & Lighting Masterclass
Take full creative control of studio lighting. Learn modifiers, ratios, colour and retouching to produce polished, commercial-quality images.
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Course Overview
This masterclass is for photographers ready to move beyond natural light and build a professional studio workflow.
Over six intensive sessions, you will work with professional strobes, softboxes, beauty dishes, grids and gels. You will learn how to measure light ratios, shape form and create mood using a single light or a complex multi-light setup.
Each module includes a demonstration, guided practice and a group critique. The course finishes with a personal project assessed by our instructors.
What You Will Learn
Lighting Ratios
Use key, fill, hair and background lights to control contrast and dimension.
Colour & Gels
Add creative colour, correct white balance and balance ambient and strobe light.
Commercial Retouching
Clean skin, dodge and burn, match colour and export files ready for client delivery.
Masterclass Modules
Module 1 — Studio Foundations
Safety, equipment setup, tethering and the behaviour of light in a controlled space.
Module 2 — One-Light Portraits
Create depth and mood using a single strobe and carefully chosen modifier.
Module 3 — Multi-Light Setups
Build classic portrait, beauty and fashion lighting arrangements.
Module 4 — Creative Colour & Gels
Use gels, ambient blending and coloured backgrounds for editorial effects.
Module 5 — Product & Still Life
Apply studio lighting to reflective surfaces, packaging and commercial objects.
Module 6 — Personal Project & Review
Plan, shoot and retouch a final project presented to the group.
Who Is This For?
This masterclass is designed for intermediate and advanced photographers aiming for professional studio work.
- Aspiring studio professionals
- Freelance portrait photographers
- Product and e-commerce shooters
- Artists building a commercial portfolio
Participants should be confident shooting in manual mode and have basic experience with editing software.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our studio is fully equipped with professional strobes, modifiers and tethering stations.
Yes. A NorthStar certificate of completion is awarded to students who attend at least five sessions and submit a final project.
Some prior experience with manual camera settings is expected. If you are unsure, contact us for a quick skills check.
Elevate Your Studio Work
Apply for the Studio & Lighting Masterclass and learn the techniques working professionals use every day.
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