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Learn commercial photography, and how to get paid for it.

A two-day hands-on photography workshop covering everything from portrait to product - taught by the founders behind Florence James Collective. No gatekeeping, no fluff. Just everything we know, in a room with you.

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Small groups

Refreshments provided both days

Beginner to advanced welcome

Taught by Commercial Photographers - We shoot for brands every week and share exactly how we do it, no gatekeeping.

A real shoot, built live - watch a campaign come together tethered to Capture One

Take it all home - your exact camera and strobe settings, plus a workshop booklet

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Straight from the studio floor

Real photos, videos and words from people who've spent two days on set with us. This is what walking out the other side looks like.

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Anda Bulgakova

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Wealth of Knowledge

A wonderful 2-day workshop covering how to work with multiple light set-ups, props and styling. Jesse and the team were fantastic and had a wealth of knowledge. I am excited to explore some of these practical techniques in my photography work!

Isabella

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Tracey Timpano

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Would HIGHLY recommend

Incredible 2-day workshop! Perfect for any wanting to learn commercial photography or refine their skills. Jesse also shares so many great tips and tricks for on set etiquette and helps you grow your business mindset. Would HIGHLY recommend for both product and portrait photographers whether your a freelancer or work agency side.

Emma Daley

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2-day Portrait & Product Workshop, Brisbane

23–24 July 2026

Two full days, 10am–5pm

Florence James Studios

Brisbane, QLD

Small group

Intimate, hands-on learning

Everything provided

Gear, refreshments, a goodie bag & a take-home booklet

Tickets transferable if you can't make it

Beginner to advanced welcome

Limited spots - small group only

Results from our previous workshops

Whether you shoot portraits, products, or both, you’ll walk away with:

You'll walk away with:

What we'll cover:

Confidence using strobes, not fearing them

Know how to set power, connect triggers, and build clean, professional light from a single strobe - then scale up to multi-light setups with purpose.

Consistent, repeatable lighting setups

A system for recreating the same look across shoots, clients, and locations so your work stays polished and on-brand every time.

An understanding of your gear (and what actually matters)

Clarity on cameras, lenses, modifiers, and backdrops and how each choice changes the final image, not just your kit list.

Faster, more efficient shoot workflows

Hands-on experience with tethering, Capture One, and on-set organisation so you can shoot, review, and adjust without chaos or second-guessing.

Stronger creative direction on set

Practical tools for posing, communicating, and guiding talent and clients with confidence so your sets run smoothly and professionally.

The ability to shape mood and style with light and colour

How to use gels, backdrop lighting, styling, and grooming to control the tone, warmth, and visual impact of every shot, not just the exposure.

Strobe lighting

How to build professional lighting setups starting with one strobe and and building up to 5-6 strobe with explanation - no guesswork.

Understanding your camera, strobes & modifiers

What different lenses and light modifiers actually do to your final image, and how to choose the right combo for commercial work.

Tethering with Capture One

How to use Capture One to shoot, review, and refine in real time - just like on a professional set.

The importance of colour theory

Using gels, backdrops, wardrobe, grooming, and composition to shape mood, brand tone, and visual impact.

On-set direction & professional workflow

How to confidently direct talent, manage your set, and run a smooth, efficient shoot from setup to wrap.

Freelance photography advice

What we wish we knew when we started out as freelance photographers and how to scale your business in an ever-changing climate.

Day 1: Commercial Portrait Photography

We will have a model in the studio and show you in real time how we set up, light, direct and shoot our portrait campaigns whilst tethering to capture one so you can see the progression. Plus, we will be sharing our exact camera and strobe settings used so you can take them home and have a play yourself. There will also be an opportunity to have a go shooting and I'll answer any questions.

Day 2: Commercial Product Photography

We will take you step-by-step through different set ups to achieve different photos for product campaigns whilst tethering to capture one so you can see the progression in real time. Plus, we will be sharing our exact camera and strobe settings used so you can take them home and have a play yourself.

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Workshop FAQs

No, you don't need any photography experience - this workshop is designed for all skill levels as we take you through the very basics first before exploring more complex lighting set ups etc. The only requirement is that you are ready to learn, so you can get the most value from this experience.