Studio Lighting Short Course
A beginner-level course covering photographic lighting principles through studio demonstrations, portrait shooting and image recreation.
About this course
The course introduces photographic lighting theory and shows how it is applied in a studio setting. Participants photograph fellow students as portrait subjects, observing and recording how different lighting arrangements affect the images. Exercises include analysing iconic photographs and recreating their lighting effects. Teaching combines explanation, demonstration and practical application, with studio techniques used throughout the course.
What you'll learn
- Explain key principles and theories of photographic lighting
- Apply studio lighting techniques when creating portraits
- Analyse how lighting produces particular photographic effects
- Recreate selected lighting effects from iconic images
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners interested in developing studio lighting skills, including complete beginners and those extending existing knowledge. Participation involves photographing fellow students, so learners work both behind the camera and as portrait subjects.
- No previous experience is needed to take part
- Suitable for learners developing beyond their existing studio lighting knowledge
- Includes working with fellow students as portrait subjects
Class teacher
Ian Macaulay
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB
Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB
Nearest station: Elephant & Castle
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Upcoming classes
4 classes
Selected date
Mon 14 Dec 2026
10:00 – 16:00 • 2 days
£480
London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | 2 day course2 days | IanMacaulay | London College of CommunicationElephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB | £480.00 | Book now |
30 Mar 2027 Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 | 2 day course2 days | IanMacaulay | London College of CommunicationElephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB | £500.00 | |
22 Jul 2027 Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 | 2 day course2 days | IanMacaulay | London College of CommunicationElephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB | £490.00 | |
26 Aug 2027 Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 | 2 day course2 days | IanMacaulay | London College of CommunicationElephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB | £490.00 |
Mon 14 Dec, 10:00 - 16:00
Book now2 days2 daysMon 10:00£480IanMacaulayLondon College of CommunicationTue 30 Mar, 10:00 - 16:00
2 days2 daysTue 10:00£500IanMacaulayLondon College of CommunicationThu 22 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
2 days2 daysThu 10:00£490IanMacaulayLondon College of CommunicationThu 26 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
2 days2 daysThu 10:00£490IanMacaulayLondon College of Communication
