Mastering Simple Portrait Lighting

One Setup. Endless Possibilities.

You don’t need five lights to create beautiful portraits.
You don’t need complicated diagrams.
And you definitely don’t need to feel overwhelmed every time you walk into a studio.
If you’ve ever struggled with where to place your lights, which modifier to use, or why your images don’t look the way you imagined, this session is for you.

Join photographer Maria Damian for a live lighting demonstration where she’ll break down one of her most versatile portrait lighting setups — the same style of lighting used to create clean, timeless portraits for maternity, family, branding, beauty, and catalogue photography.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Glasshouse Studios
Investment: $149 + HST

During this hands-on session, you’ll watch the setup being built from the ground up and learn exactly how it works.

No complicated theory.
No technical overwhelm.
Just a practical lighting setup you can confidently recreate for your own clients.

Why This Setup Works
One lighting setup can be adapted for:
•Family Portraits
•Maternity Photography
•Headshots
•Branding Sessions
•Beauty Portraits
•Catalogue Photography

Once you understand the fundamentals, you’ll be able to create consistent, professional-looking portraits in almost any studio environment.

During This Session You’ll Learn

Build The Setup Step By Step
Watch the entire lighting setup created from scratch and understand exactly why each light is placed where it is.

Create Clean, Timeless Portraits
Learn how to achieve flattering light that works for a wide variety of clients and photography styles.

Ask Questions Throughout The Session
This is an interactive demonstration with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and see the setup in action.

Who Is This For?

This session is ideal for:
•Beginner photographers
•Portrait photographers
•Family photographers
•Maternity photographers
•Branding photographers
•Headshot photographers
•Anyone looking to become more confident using studio lighting

What You’ll Leave With

By the end of the session, you’ll understand:
✓ How to build this lighting setup on your own
✓ How to recreate the look using equipment available at The Glasshouse Studios
✓ How to adapt the setup for different types of portrait sessions
✓ How to create professional-looking portraits with confidence

Limited Seating
To ensure everyone can clearly see the demonstration, ask questions, and participate in the discussion, seating is limited.
Reserve your spot today.

Ready to become more confident with studio lighting?
Register now and learn a lighting setup you’ll use again and again.