Workshop: Mastering the Three-Light Setup – Good Things Come in 3’s

🔥 Learn to control light like a pro with Ian van der Wolde & Profoto

🎟 Limited Spots Available – Hands-on, Practical Workshop

Lighting is one of the most powerful tools in photography—and the three-light setup is the industry standard for creating depth, mood, and professional-quality images. Whether you shoot portraits, fashion, commercial, or creative editorial work, this workshop will teach you how to take full control of your lighting and elevate your images to the next level.

Why the Three-Light Setup?

In photography, lighting can make or break an image. The three-light setup—comprising a key light, fill light, and rim light—is the most versatile lighting technique, allowing you to:

✅ Shape and define your subject for stunning results

✅ Control contrast and shadows to create depth and separation

✅ Highlight textures and details in portraiture and product photography

✅ Adapt lighting for different moods and creative effects

This is not just another lecture-style workshop. This is a full hands-on experience, where you’ll get behind the camera, working with a live model and world-class Profoto lighting gear, all under the guidance of one of the best in the industry.

Why Learn from Ian van der Wolde?

If you’re serious about understanding lighting, there’s no better teacher than Ian van der Wolde.

📸 Award-Winning Photographer with over 40 years of experience

💡 Profoto Ambassador and one of Australia’s leading lighting educators

🎓 Photography Lecturer & Mentor—trusted by professionals & emerging photographers alike

📷 Commercial & Editorial Expert—works with top brands and agencies

Ian’s expertise goes beyond the basics—he knows how to break down complex lighting concepts and teach them in a way that’s easy to understand and immediately usable. His workshops are interactive, engaging, and filled with real-world applications, so you’ll leave feeling confident and ready to apply these techniques to your own shoots.

What You’ll Learn in This Hands-On Workshop

🔦 Understanding the Three Lights:

• Key Light: The main source that sculpts your subject

• Fill Light: How to control shadows and soften contrast

• Rim Light: Separating your subject from the background for a more dynamic shot

⚡ Working with Professional Lighting Gear:

• Get hands-on experience with the latest Profoto flashes, softboxes, and light shapers

• Experiment with different lighting placements & modifiers for creative effects

• Learn how to quickly adapt your setup for different shooting environments

📸 Shoot with a Live Model & Apply Your Skills in Real Time:

• Practice setting up and adjusting lights for flattering, professional-quality results

• Learn how small changes in lighting placement can dramatically affect your final image

• Test different Profoto modifiers, including beauty dishes, umbrellas, and softboxes

Who Should Attend?

✅ Photographers looking to step up their lighting game

✅ Portrait, fashion, and commercial photographers wanting more creative control

✅ Anyone who owns or is thinking about investing in off-camera lighting

✅ Photographers who want hands-on experience with Profoto lighting gear

What to Bring:

✔ Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera

✔ A portrait or studio lens (24-70mm 50mm, 85mm recommended)

✔ Memory cards & charged batteries

We’ll provide all the lighting gear, so you can just focus on learning and creating!

🎟 Spots are extremely limited—Secure your place now!

This is your opportunity to learn from an industry legend, experiment with top-tier lighting gear, and walk away with valuable, real-world skills that will immediately improve your photography.

Where to park?
There’s plenty of street parking around the studio, and if that’s full, you’ll usually find space at Bunnings or Woolworths just across the road (also a good excuse to grab a snack or last-minute plant).

Important note: Google Maps likes to play games—it often drops people at the back of the complex. We are Unit 27, but don’t let that fool you: we’re actually the second unit in the main front section of the complex, not hiding out in the far corners.

Please don’t park in the warehouse bays inside the complex (we know they look tempting), as they’re reserved for loading and you might end up making friends with a forklift. Parking is at your own discretion—we can’t be held responsible for any parking fines, tow trucks, or passive-aggressive notes left on windscreens.

🔥 Don’t miss out—Book your ticket today!

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