Classes

LED lighting has changed how many photographers approach portraits, especially in today’s world of hybrid photo and video production.  Instead of guessing what your light will look like after taking the shot, you can shape and adjust everything in real time.

In this hands-on class, we’ll explore how to create cinematic portraits using continuous LED lighting in ways that feel practical, fast, and approachable.  You’ll learn how to build lighting setups that work for corporate headshots, branding sessions, editorial portraits, and dramatic creative work without relying on overly complicated gear.

We’ll cover how to shape light for depth and mood, use modifiers effectively, direct subjects naturally, and create polished images that feel intentional and dynamic.  Along the way, we’ll also talk about why LED lighting has become such a valuable tool for photographers who are adding video services or working in fast-paced environments.

This class is designed to be interactive.  You’ll rotate through live lighting setups, work in small groups, photograph models, and experiment with different looks throughout the session.

By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with stronger images, a better understanding of modern lighting techniques, and a more confident approach to creating portraits that feel cinematic instead of flat.

Corporate clients aren’t just hiring someone with a camera.  They’re hiring someone they trust to represent their brand, solve problems, communicate clearly, and deliver polished work without creating headaches along the way.

This class breaks down the real-world process behind successful corporate photo and video projects, from the first client conversation all the way through final delivery.

We’ll cover how to lead consultations that uncover what clients actually need, write proposals that feel professional and confident, and price projects in a way that protects both your value and your profitability.  You’ll also learn how to manage timelines, communicate with teams, navigate revisions, and keep productions running smoothly when things inevitably change on set.

Beyond the business side, we’ll talk through the production process itself, including planning shoots, working with crews, handling corporate environments professionally, and delivering work that keeps clients coming back for future projects.

Throughout the class, Ning will share real examples from actual corporate and commercial productions, including branding shoots, corporate events, interviews, headshots, and marketing content campaigns.

Whether you’re looking to break into corporate work or level up the way you run your existing business, this class is designed to give you a practical roadmap for creating professional productions and building long-term client relationships.

More clients than ever are asking photographers for video, but making the jump into motion can feel overwhelming. Cameras, audio, editing, frame rates, storytelling, gear overload… it’s enough to stop a lot of people before they even begin.

This class is designed to simplify the process.

You’ll learn how photographers can realistically add video services without rebuilding their business from scratch or turning every shoot into a full film production. We’ll cover practical camera setups, beginner-friendly audio solutions, lighting techniques, camera movement, and ways to create cinematic footage using gear you may already own.

We’ll also talk about storytelling, how to capture moments that feel natural and emotional, and how to shoot with editing in mind so the entire process becomes more manageable later.

Beyond the technical side, we’ll discuss how to position hybrid photo and video services, build a portfolio that attracts the right clients, and confidently start offering motion work for weddings, branding sessions, corporate events, and commercial projects.

Throughout the class, Ning will share real-world examples, lessons learned from transitioning into video, and practical strategies that help photographers get started without overcomplicating the process.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how video works, where to start, and how to begin adding motion to your creative and professional toolkit with confidence.