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Three-hour studio lighting course with a professional model, four students max, in a South Melbourne studio.
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- Background control: white, grey or black from one backdrop
- Hard light versus soft light, and what modifier size really does
- The classic portrait patterns: Rembrandt, butterfly, split and loop
- Metering a strobe and directing a model
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Upcoming dates for Studio Lighting Course: One Light, One Model
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 19 Oct 2026, 8:46am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
6 upcoming dates between 21 Nov 2026 and 6 Feb 2027.
- Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
- Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm
- Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm
- Sat 16 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm
- Sat 30 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm
- Sat 6 Feb 2027, 10am-1pm
What you'll get
- Three hours shooting a professional model, booked for your class
- A class of four — you are behind the camera, not watching
- Full studio kit: strobes, softboxes, beauty dish, grids, reflectors, backdrops
- Your own images from the session, sent to you after class, to keep and use in your portfolio
- A discount on studio hire afterwards
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Knowledge required
For photographers who can already shoot in manual and want to work with studio lights — building a portrait business, moving off natural light, or setting up a studio at home. Ages 16+. New to manual mode? Take our one-hour Photography Course for Beginners first; the $20 comes off this course.
What to bring
A Canon DSLR or mirrorless body (our studio lighting is Canon-compatible), a charged battery and an empty memory card. No Canon, or no camera at all? Tell us when you book and use one of our studio cameras at no extra cost. Wear comfortable clothes, darker colours and flat shoes.
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South Melbourne, VIC
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Recent reviews of Studio Lighting Course: One Light, One Model
- 4/5 from Peter J Durkin, attended Jul 2026: Great primer on lighting Very logical sequence of key elements supported by simple explanations with live screen demonstrations of the effect of each lighting variable. All supported by practice settings with a professional model. Amir is a patient and clear teacher..
- 5/5 from Shan Weerathunga, attended Jun 2026: Had such an amazing time at Crown Visual Studio. Amir was fantastic at breaking down lighting concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, while giving us plenty of hands-on practice throughout the workshop. The course was well structured, paced perfectly, and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
- 5/5 from Veronika Wilson, attended Dec 2025: Great course. Learnt so much in a few hours. Highly recommend!
- 5/5 from Liam T, attended Nov 2025: Amir is very passionate about his craft and is also a great friendly teacher, I learned a lot from him and would recommend this class to anyone looking to delve deeper into studio photography.
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Hi, I’m Amir, the founder of Crown Visual Studio in South Melbourne.Photography has been part of my life since childhood — my father was a photographer, and I grew up surrounded by cameras, film, and the magic of light. I used to experiment endlessly with images, curious about how a small change in angle or light could completely transform a photo. That curiosity never faded; it evolved into a lifelong passion and eventually a career.Over the years, I’ve attended numerous workshops and mastered both natural and studio lighting, learning from top professionals and refining my own creative style. Today, through Crown Visual Studio, I specialize in portrait, fashion, and commercial photography, and I’ve worked with clients from Melbourne to international collaborations.Teaching came naturally — I love seeing the moment when someone truly understands light for the first time. My workshops are hands-on, creative, and designed to help photographers gain confidence and develop their own visual voice.Photography, for me, isn’t just about taking pictures — it’s about connection, storytelling, and the beautiful discipline of seeing the world through light.
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