A Hands-On Portrait Workshop with Bill Lawton
Discover the power of lighting and transform the way you photograph people.
Join Campkins' own Bill Lawton at Histon Football Club for an immersive studio portrait workshop designed to build your confidence with flash, lighting, and studio photography. Whether you've never touched a flash before or want to take your portraits to the next level, this hands-on session will help break down the barriers and demystify studio lighting.
In partnership with Godox, Manfrotto, and Sigma, you'll get the chance to work with industry-leading equipment in a real-world shooting environment.
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๐ธ What You'll Learn:
- Understanding studio flash and continuous lighting
- How light shapes mood, depth, and character
- Positioning lights and subjects effectively
- Building confidence with on and off-camera flash
- Working with multiple lighting setups
- Creating professional-looking portraits with ease
๐ฅ What to Expect
Throughout the evening you'll have access to:
- Multiple studio setups and live models
- A range of lighting scenarios to experiment with
- Hands-on access to professional equipment
- Step-by-step demonstrations from Bill
- Expert advice on technique, workflow, and creativity
- Exclusive attendee-only deals on selected products
This is a practical workshop designed to get you shooting, experimenting, and learning by doing.
๐ค In Partnership With
๐ก Godox
One of the world's leading lighting brands, offering powerful and affordable solutions for photographers and videographers. Explore flash, continuous lighting, strobes, and more.
๐ท Manfrotto
Known globally for their trusted tripods, supports, and studio accessories. Manfrotto will be providing a range of support systems and backdrops for the workshop.
๐ Sigma
Renowned for their exceptional Japanese-built lenses, Sigma's Art series has become a favourite amongst photographers looking for outstanding image quality and value.
๐ What to Bring
- Camera
- Lens (or lenses)
- Spare batteries
- Memory cards
- A willingness to experiment and learn
๐ About Bill Lawton
Bill Lawton is a Cambridge-based photographer with over a decade of professional experience and nearly thirty years behind a camera. As Head of Sales & Training at Campkins Cameras, Bill is known for his approachable teaching style, technical expertise, and infectious enthusiasm for photography.
From portraits and events to wildlife and macro photography, Bill's broad experience allows him to simplify complex techniques and help photographers gain confidence quickly.
๐ Part of Cambridge Photography Month
This workshop forms part of the wider Cambridge Photography Month programme.
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