Free · October 24 + 25

Back to Basics

A reminder of the fundamentals every successful photographer still runs on. Two hours in the studio, hands on the lights, with one setup you can repeat every time you shoot.

Model posing on set in the MDuran Studio, lit with a softbox
Saturday, Oct 24 · 11am – 1pm

Studio Photography Class

Open to everyone · 10 seats · free

For beginners and for working photographers who want their foundation solid again. Bring your camera.

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Woman in a navy suit seated against a white studio wall
Sunday, Oct 25 · 11am – 1pm

Women Behind the Camera

Women only · 10 seats · free

The same class in a room of women photographers. Ask everything, take your turn at the light, and meet people shooting in your area.

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What we'll go back over

01

Manual, on purpose. What aperture, shutter and ISO each do, what each one costs you, and the order to set them.

02

Inverse square law, live. Move one light from 2 ft to 8 ft and watch the face, the background and the shadows change.

03

Soft light is about size. Softbox, umbrella, beauty dish and grid, and how to pick by the look you want.

04

One repeatable setup. Build a clean portrait setup together, then run it yourself while I coach.

05

Take it home. Everyone leaves with the printed Back to Basics workbook and a 4-week practice plan.

WhereMDuran Studio
1155 Westminster St, Providence
BringYour camera, a charged battery and a memory card
LevelBeginner to intermediate. New shooters welcome
CostFree. RSVP required, 10 seats per class

If you enjoy the class and learn something, tips are a kind way to say thanks: Cash App $MduranStudio · Venmo @mduranstudio

Can't make these dates? Book a one-on-one class, or call/text 401-400-2328.

One-on-One Classes

A class built around your goals, your gear and your pace. For new shooters and for working photographers who want to sharpen one thing.

Hands-on guidance with camera settings, lighting and composition
Working with models and directing poses
Studio or natural light setups
Immediate feedback and practical exercises
$2002 hours in the studio$1001-hour video call