Join us in London for a fun two-day portrait photography masterclass to boost your skills in person!

Portrait Photography Masterclass — London

Overview

Join Rory Lewis — portrait photographer to royalty, prime ministers and field marshals, with work held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London — for an intensive one-day masterclass at his Farringdon studio.

This is a day of hands-on shooting and direct teaching. You will photograph three professional models while learning Rory's classical style of lighting — an approach rooted in Chiaroscuro and the painterly tradition of the Old Masters. Working through one, two and three-light setups, you will learn not only how each configuration is built, but why it works and when to use it.

Who this masterclass is for

The day is designed for beginner and intermediate photographers, and is equally suited to wedding and headshot photographers who want to bring depth, drama and classical refinement to their portrait work. All you need is a camera and a willingness to shoot.

What you will learn

One, two and three-light setups, built from the ground up and shot in full

Rory's classical approach to portrait lighting, drawn from Renaissance portraiture

Directing and posing sitters for portfolio-ready portraits

How to achieve dramatic, painterly results with minimal equipment

Details

Date: Saturday 24 October 2026

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Location: Farringdon Studio, 2 Bleeding Heart Yard, London EC1N 8SJ

Price: £250

Places are strictly limited — reserve now to secure yours.

Join award-winning portrait photographer Rory Lewis for an intensive masterclass at his London studio. Over the course of two immersive days, you’ll photograph three professional models—including a well-known face or two—while mastering the craft of Portrait Lighting and portfolio-building setups.

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