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Learn to See the Light
Small groups, real shoots, and everything I know — shared generously.
Beginners & beyond
Cameras down first. Eyes open.
Every Tidewrack workshop starts without a single camera — just windows, faces, and noticing where the light falls.
Then we shoot: live models, real locations, and gentle critique over lunch. Groups never exceed eight, so nobody hides at the back and everybody leaves with photographs they are proud of.
- Maximum eight students per date
- Professional models & styled scenes
- Editing walkthrough & presets to keep
Upcoming dates
Choose your workshop
Foundations of Light
October 18 · $180
A one-day beginner workshop: loving your camera, reading window light, and taking portraits that flatter real people.
Reserve a SeatThe Honest Wedding
November 8 · $340
Two days on wedding storytelling: timelines, nervous couples, dark churches, and galleries that feel like the day did.
Reserve a SeatEditing With Restraint
December 6 · $140
An evening masterclass in gentle retouching: skin that looks like skin, colour that lasts decades, and a faster workflow.
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Workshop questions
Do I need a professional camera?
No — any camera with manual mode works, and mirrorless bodies can be borrowed from the studio for the day. Just bring curiosity.
Will I really get to photograph models?
Yes, every workshop includes at least two styled shoots with professional models, plus portraits of your fellow students.
What if it rains?
We shoot anyway — the atelier has glorious north-facing windows, and overcast light is a portraitist’s gift. Outdoor portions move under cover.