Classes

Studio lighting doesn’t have to be neutral. Color can completely transform the mood of an image, create emotion, and turn a simple portrait into a piece of art.
In this live demonstration, Marta Ponsko will reveal how she uses colored gels, creative modifiers, and intentional light placement to create her signature bold, cinematic portraits. Learn how to confidently mix colors, shape light, and build striking lighting setups that stand out in today’s photography industry.
You’ll watch Marta create different looks live, explaining her thought process behind every lighting decision—from choosing complementary colors to balancing shadows and highlights for maximum impact.
Whether you’re new to gels or looking to push your creativity further, this class will give you the confidence to experiment and develop a signature style of your own.
What You’ll Learn
How to use color gels without creating muddy or oversaturated images
Understanding complementary and analogous color combinations
Building cinematic portraits with bold, creative lighting
Choosing the right modifiers for different lighting effects
How to sculpt the face and body using multiple light sources
Balancing ambient light with studio strobes
Creating multiple looks from a single lighting setup
Using color intentionally to evoke mood and emotion
Marta’s favorite lighting recipes for portraits and maternity sessions
Practical tips for creating memorable images that stand out in your portfolio and on social media
Perfect for photographers who want to move beyond traditional studio lighting and create bold, artistic portraits with confidence, creativity, and purpose.

Creating unforgettable maternity portraits isn’t about having dozens of lighting setups or an overflowing client wardrobe. It’s about knowing how to seamlessly combine styling, posing, and light to create images that feel powerful, elegant, and uniquely personal.
Join Marta Ponsko for this live demonstration and discover her complete creative workflow—from selecting the right styling and accessories to directing your client with confidence and sculpting the body with studio lighting.
Watch Marta build an entire maternity session in real time, explaining not only what she does, but why she makes each decision. Learn how to create multiple, completely different looks from a single setup using small but intentional changes in wardrobe, lighting, posing, and camera angle.
Whether you’re looking to improve your client experience or create more striking portfolio images, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can apply immediately.
What You’ll Learn
How to choose styling that enhances your client’s personality and body shape
Preparing clients to feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera
Creating elegant, flattering poses that celebrate pregnancy
Using studio lighting to sculpt the body and add depth, mood, and dimension
How to transition smoothly between setups without interrupting the flow of the session
Building variety with simple changes in styling, light, and posing
Marta’s approach to directing, communicating, and creating a relaxed client experience
Practical tips on modifiers, camera angles, and creative decision-making
This session is perfect for photographers who want to create fashion-inspired maternity portraits while making their sessions feel effortless, creative, and enjoyable for both themselves and their client

Great portraits are about so much more than beautiful light—they’re about making women feel confident, powerful, and truly seen. In this live demonstration, Marta Ponsko will share her signature approach to posing women of all ages, body types, and confidence levels, creating portraits that celebrate personality, femininity, and strength.
Discover how thoughtful posing, subtle body positioning, and intentional communication can completely transform the way your clients look and feel in front of the camera. Watch Marta direct a live model, explaining how she builds confidence throughout the session while creating elegant, flattering, and expressive portraits.
You’ll learn how to move beyond stiff poses and instead create natural, dynamic images that reflect each woman’s unique beauty.
What You’ll Learn
How to pose women of different body types with confidence and intention
Creating elegant, natural poses that flatter every client
Using body angles, hand placement, and posture to sculpt the figure
Directing facial expressions that feel authentic and emotional
Building trust and confidence through clear communication
Simple posing adjustments that create dramatically different portraits
How to guide movement instead of relying on static poses
Marta’s workflow for creating a relaxed, empowering portrait experience
Whether you photograph portraits, maternity, branding, or beauty sessions, this class will help you create images that not only look stunning—but leave your clients feeling more confident than when they walked into your studio.