Learn how to shoot, composite, and craft stories that resonate.

Full Day London Workshop

Saturday, August 23, 2025
09:00-17:00 in London

Join Brooke Shaden on this rare trip to London to teach a full day workshop about how she conceptualizes, shoots, and edits her photos, with a bonus session on fine art business in 2025.

You’ll learn:

  • Actionable exercises for conceptualizing images that resonate with you and an audience

  • Methods for shooting fine art portraiture and conceptual imagery

  • Lighting techniques for fine art portraits

  • Costuming, props, and other methods for symbolism

  • How to composite images in a seamless, believable way

  • Color and lighting theories in Photoshop

  • How to create painterly, illustrative works

  • What business practices actually work for artists in 2025

  • This full day workshop will take place in London’s historic Brick Lane. Exact address provided upon registration.

  • Yes, you may choose to pay in full or to pay a 50% deposit to secure your space.

  • We recommend you have at least a basic knowledge of your camera and editing gear, as Brooke will not be going over in-depth camera settings. However, no matter how long you’ve been a photographer, Brooke’s methods niche down into guide participants into greater depth.

  • An hour will be provided for lunch, and lunch is the responsibility of the participant. There are many restaurants in the immediate area.

  • Yes! After Brooke demonstrates how to shoot several images, there will be time for participants to photograph the model and props.

  • Participants arrive at 9AM. Brooke will give a presentation on her work, followed by shooting demonstrations, participant shooting, and lunch. After lunch, Brooke will edit, including compositing, extensive techniques for color, light, and finishing, followed by a talk on marketing, branding, and business practices. The workshop concludes at 5PM.

Our venue is a beautiful warehouse studio space complete with props and plenty of photo opportunities perfect for fine art surrealism.