Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or looking to strengthen your technical foundation, this hands-on workshop covers everything you need to shoot confidently in a professional studio environment. Working with a professional model, you'll learn how to set up and control studio lighting, direct your subject, and capture dynamic fashion portraits - then take those images through a focused editing session before presenting them together into a simple editorial layout.

Hosted at the Whitehouse Institute of Design in Melbourne, the day is structured to give you real time behind the camera - not just watching, but doing.

How the day runs

Learning + Photography - Learn manual camera settings, studio lighting setup, and how to pose and direct a professional model. You'll spend a large portion of the day here - shooting, experimenting, and building confidence with the gear.
Editing - Move into Adobe Creative Cloud to select and edit your best shots from the session. You'll learn how to retouch and refine your images so they're ready to present.
Editorial layout - A light introduction to presenting your work - you'll place your edited images into a simple digital layout to take away as a finished piece from the day.

What to bring

Your preferred camera (Mirrorless, DSLR) including SD card*
Your own lunch (light refreshments provided)

*Note: not all cameras are compatible with our studio lighting setup so you may need to use ours on the day.

FAQs

What if I don't have a camera or don't want to use a phone? A camera with a shared SD card will be provided for you to use on the day
Do I need experience? This workshop is beginner friendly and no experience is required
Will Adobe be supplied? Yes, for the duration of the event
Do I need to bring a laptop? No, computer facilities are available but if you have Adobe installed already you are welcome to bring and use it
Who is this event for? This event is ideal for people aged 16 to 29
I have further questions? You can ask further questions by clicking the Contact Host button below
Where is the event? The event is held at Whitehouse's Melbourne campus on Bourke St.
How can I get there? Ample public transport options are available and is recommended

** Spaces are limited to keep the workshop hands-on and personal. Minimum numbers apply - registered participants will be notified ahead of the event if any details change. For safety reasons, Whitehouse reserves the right to deny entry to this event.

Contact the host of Studio Lighting and Fashion Photography - Melbourne Campus