Illumination

A feature length training video on lighting portraits on location by Damien Lovegrove

An introduction to Illumination

Illumination is an immersive, inspiring masterclass in portrait lighting on location. Across 19 dynamic chapters, Damien Lovegrove reveals the secrets behind using speedlights, big flash, and natural light to craft powerful, evocative portraits, wherever you shoot. Step behind the scenes as Damien sculpts light with precision, controlling its shape, direction, and intensity using softboxes, panel reflectors, boom arms, stands, curtains, and umbrellas. With each setup, you’ll see how he works closely with his models, directing every detail with purpose and flair. Damien shares his thought process throughout the video, empowering you to confidently build your own stunning portraits.

Video Size

HD 720p

Run Time

1hr 30m

Chapters

Models

Claire Rammelkamp, Victoria Coutts and Jamie Roche

$35

Damien’s Kit List

Camera

Fujifilm X-T1

Lenses Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 lens Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.2 lens Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 lens Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 lens Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro lens

Speedlights Canon 580EX II Nikon SB900

Speedlight Triggers Cactus V6 triggers

Flash Kit Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Kit

Accessories Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Lastolite Ezybox Softbox Lastolite 60cm fabric grid for Ezybox California Sunbounce Pro (6’x4′) Silver/White Reflector kit Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox Silver Umbrella Lowel Grand Stand Honl Speed Grid ND Filter x1 Gitzo monopod GM3551 with a BH-25 LR Really Right Stuff ball head and universal base plate. (Damien now uses a Markins L Plate with his X-T1, but production units weren’t available at the time of filming) Gemini Bracket

Reviews

Gwyn

Damien’s unique style of training has changed my photography forever! This new video delves deeper into the use of light and has already changed how I shoot in dark spaces, direct my subjects and think differently about how I compose my images. Most of all, it’s encouraged me to push myself further!

Stephen

Every time i get down with my photography I take out Damien’s videos and get totally inspired. He is ” The Master Of Light ” , Damien could make a fab photo out of a rusty bucket. Probably the best out there. Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say.

Marko

Nobody can even come close to these light tutorials. Such a joy to watch. Keep on being awesome Damien.

Terrence

Your work is Netflix for my soul! Another splendid production!

FAQs

Reasons to invest

Video training has become one of the most affordable ways to invest in you and your photography business. Learning new techniques and image-making strategies can be a great way to reignite your passion and enthusiasm for photography.

With this video tuturial I hope to inspire viewers to utilise and put into practise the breadth of ideas and techniques shown. In turn I hope your newly acquired knowledge and skills will add long-term value and profitability for you and your business.

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What will I receive?

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About the presenter and photographer

Damien Lovegrove, That’s me. I am an eminent portrait photographer and Fujifilm brand ambassador. I have been making professional photographs since 1984. In my early years, I was a BBC TV cameraman before training as a lighting director. I left the BBC in 1998 to pursue a career as a commercial photographer and then went on to become a world-renowned wedding photographer. I am now an educator, adventurer, writer, and presenter. I’m inspired by beauty and as I have matured as a photographer I’ve learned to see beauty in just about everyone and everywhere. It’s not what I look at that matters, it is what I see. Being a good portrait photographer requires key traits like having integrity, fun, respectfulness, and a personable character. It wasn’t until I was in my early 30s that I began to gain that all-important confidence needed to hone these skills, and I shot my first portrait in 1996 at the age of 32. Some of the leading photographers I met early in my career had confidence and craft skills in bucket loads, but somehow they lost the desire or focus to really push themselves to greatness, and they fell by the wayside. It takes continual practice and improvement to get the most from photography and there are many obstacles along the way to overcome.

Damien Lovegrove

Illumination is a powerful training video where Damien Lovegrove shows how to light stunning portraits on location using speedlights, big flash, and natural light. Across 19 chapters, you'll learn to shape light creatively with various modifiers, direct models with purpose, and master your camera settings for beautiful, professional results.

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$35