Illumination 2 : Urban Portraits

A feature length training video using a combination of natural light, speedlights & light modifiers by Damien Lovegrove

Capture Exciting and Dynamic Urban Portraits

Step into the fast-paced world of urban portrait photography with this action-packed, 25-chapter Full HD training experience. Join renowned photographer Damien Lovegrove as he transforms everyday city streets into bold, dramatic backdrops, capturing dynamic portraits with natural light, speedlights, and an expert use of light modifiers. Watch as Damien breaks down each setup with clarity, explaining his choices for shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and flash power in real time. You’ll discover how to adapt to unpredictable environments and master light in any urban scenario. As always, Damien brings his signature style of direction—working closely with his models to craft images full of life, energy, and storytelling. This is more than a tutorial; it’s a front-row seat to the creative process of a lighting master.

Video Size

Full HD 1080p

Run Time

1hr 42m

Chapters

Models

Jen Brook and Vicki Bond

$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

Speedlights Cactus RF60 Speedlight Cactus V6 Transciever

Light Modifier Lastolite 54cm Ezybox Softbox

Accessories Lastolite Jupiter Stand Lovegrove Flash Bracket Honl Speed Grid ND Filter x8 ND Filter x16 ND Filter x64

Reviews

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.

Ben

This Illumination 2 is very special indeed. All of Damien's videos have all been great but this has serious production quality too. No holds barred knowledge sharing really is priceless for people wanting to improve and Damien is in a league of his own in this regard.

Ian

I've just finished Illumination 2. Wow! Once again you amaze me with how easy you make it look, the photos produced in that video are incredible, no other word for it. Your videos are really helping me understand light more and the thought process behind composing each shot. 10/10

Will

The quality and content is what I would expect from Damien Lovegrove: excellent, entertaining, informative and a great learning tool for photographers of all ability. The world, apparently, is now my studio so look out world: here I come!

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.

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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

Join Damien Lovegrove in this 25-chapter HD masterclass as he creates bold, dynamic urban portraits using natural light, speedlights, and modifiers. Learn how he adapts to city environments, chooses his camera and flash settings, and directs his models with precision to produce stunning images in real-world locations.

$35