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B&H Event Space: Inside the Portrait — Lighting & Direction Masterclass

Lighting and directing a subject is a transferable skill across film, photo, and set — worth broadening into even if you're not crew. A free four-hour masterclass with photographer Rory Lewis and two pro models, camera in hand.

When
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where
B&H Event Space
420 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Price
Free

Getting there

ACEto 34 St–Penn Station
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crew, filmmakers, first timers

A free four-hour, hands-on portrait masterclass for beginner and intermediate shooters — the lighting setups and direction techniques that separate a forgettable portrait from one that holds the room. Work alongside photographer Rory Lewis and two professional models, moving between live lighting demonstrations, short lecture segments, and your own time behind the camera. Rory builds and breaks down multiple setups in real time and walks through how to direct a subject with confidence, especially when they're nervous. Bring your camera. Free; self-register to guarantee a seat. Thursday, August 13, 1–5pm at the B&H Event Space, 420 Ninth Avenue.

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