The event was held on April 8, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

***Please note that this is an in-person workshop***

Registration for this workshop is limited to 15 participants.

About This Workshop

This in-person workshop will explore lighting for table-top subjects from a practical standpoint. We will examine some basic principles of light, and how we can use that knowledge for lighting small objects. We will talk about different methods of capturing images. After reviewing some basic principles, we will proceed with a hands-on demonstration and end with time for participants to do some shooting. Please bring your camera along with any lights you are comfortable using. Some lighting will be provided. Students should be comfortable with their camera settings on manual. Knowledge of the use of a speedlight is not necessary (but please know how to use your speedlight if you bring it).

About Leah Gray

Leah Gray, FCAPA, PPSA, AFIAP, SPSA is a Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) certified judge as well as a Photography Society of America (PSA) judge. She is the past Chair of the Victoria Camera Club (VCC) External Competitions Committee and past webmaster of VCC and CAPA. Leah Gray has accumulated over 900 acceptances for her images in International Photography Exhibitions including 18 gold medals and 5 Best in Show awards. In 2018 Leah won a gold medal and best-in-show in the year-end PSA Nature and Wildlife division (international. Interests range from wildlife and landscape photography to sports, travel, macro, tabletop, studio, and creative images. Leah teaches photography with her partner Steve Smith at Panorama Recreation Centre.  Photography is the culmination of planning, technique, vision, composition, and perception, brought together in one instant - with a little (or more) editing.