Photography Masterclass:

Depth & Light

“To learn photography from a master is to borrow their eyes for a moment—and never see the same again.”

A 3-hour, hands-on class

with expert photographer Steve Porter

If your photos sometimes feel “flat,” this masterclass is built to fix that. You’ll learn practical, repeatable ways to create depth, shape, and mood—using both natural and simple artificial light.

Date & Location

Thursday, March 12 • 9:00 AM

Hosted in Brightwood Studios

Limited to 10 seats

What you’ll learn

Foundations of depth in photography

• How to create separation between subject and background

• Layering, foreground elements, and distance cues

Compositional tools that add depth

• Leading lines, framing, perspective, and lens choice

• How to build “visual pathways” that pull the viewer in

Light sources and how to use them

• Natural light (window, open shade, directional light)

• Reflected light (bounce + fill)

• Artificial light basics (simple setups that work)

Classic portrait lighting methods

• Timeless patterns and when to use each

• How to shape faces cleanly and consistently

Simple lighting setups you can repeat

• Minimal gear, maximum impact

• Quick adjustments for better results fast

• 40+ years of professional experience in photography and videography

• Global work across 35+ countries, including documentary and independent fine-art projects

• Broad portfolio spanning: portrait, editorial, documentary, commercial, fine art, aerial/landscape, astrophotography, real estate/architectural, events, and time-lapse production

• Teaches time-tested methods for using depth + light effectively (not trendy tricks)