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
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This full day workshop will take place in London’s historic Brick Lane. Exact address provided upon registration.
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Yes, you may choose to pay in full or to pay a 50% deposit to secure your space.
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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.
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An hour will be provided for lunch, and lunch is the responsibility of the participant. There are many restaurants in the immediate area.
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Yes! After Brooke demonstrates how to shoot several images, there will be time for participants to photograph the model and props.
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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.





