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title: "Photography Workshops to Master Pro Lighting Techniques - mytribe"
description: "Join hands-on photography workshops in Mumbai with Vidhi Thakur. Master 10 foundational lighting techniques, posing, and retouching to elevate your portfolio and grow your business. Book your spot today!"
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# Photography Workshops & Mentoring in Mumbai

By [Vidhi Thakur](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur) · I teach hands-on photography workshops where you learn lighting setups, direct subjects, do minimal retouching, and get practical business advice without just theory or trends.

Typically ₹24.5-29.5K per participant (estimate)

## Locations

In-person workshops at studio in Mumbai

### Visit at

- Workshops at studio in Mumbai (Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### 2 Day Professional Lighting & Business Workshop

Covers 10 distinct lighting setups, organic skin retouching, and commercial pricing strategies in a small group studio setting.

Typically ₹24.5-29.5K per participant (estimate)

#### Core Format
*   **Duration:** 2 full days of offline training (approx 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) at the Andheri West studio.
*   **Batch Size:** Limited intake (8 to 12 students) to ensure individual attention.

#### Technical Training
*   **10 Setups:** Step by step execution of lighting for Portraits, Beauty, Fashion Lookbooks, and Headshots.
*   **Gear Usage:** Training on standard modifiers (Softboxes, Octaboxes, Beauty Dish) focusing on technique over expensive gear.
*   **Workflow:** Tethering demonstration for real time image transfer and review.

#### Live Experience
*   **Models:** Shooting sessions with agency grade professional models.
*   **Direction:** Demos on model interaction, posing styling, and understanding fabric textures.

#### Post Production & Business
*   **Retouching:** Dedicated session on organic skin retouching (Frequency Separation and Dodge & Burn).
*   **Business Module:** Strategies for pricing in the Indian market, client negotiation, and portfolio building.

#### Hospitality
*   **Inclusions:** Daily working lunch, tea, coffee, and a certificate of completion.

### 1 on 1 Full Day Private Mentorship

A personalized 6 to 7 hour private session to fix specific technical gaps or business strategies with a dedicated practice model.

Typically ₹35-45K per day (estimate)

#### Personalized Agenda
*   **Format:** A dedicated 6 to 7 hour private session structured entirely around specific student needs.
*   **Audit:** Deep dive review of current portfolio to identify technical flaws or aesthetic inconsistencies.

#### Studio Practice
*   **Access:** Full use of studio space and lighting equipment.
*   **Guided Shooting:** Real time practice where the mentor corrects lighting angles and posing direction on the spot.
*   **Model Included:** Costs covered for a semi professional practice subject for 3 to 4 hours.

#### Focus Areas
*   **Advanced Lighting:** Replicating complex moods or specific reference images.
*   **Business Strategy:** Private discussion on rate cards, client communication, and career roadmaps.
*   **Editing:** Side by side session to refine color grading and retouching speed.

#### Hospitality
*   **Meals:** Working lunch with the mentor included.

## About Photography Workshops & Mentoring

I teach photography in a way that’s slow, quiet, and real. I’m not about rushing through theory or chasing trends. My workshops are for anyone who wants to actually understand how light works, how to guide a subject, and how to make images that feel honest.

### What You’ll Learn With Me

- We’ll break down lighting setups together - not just talk about them. You’ll get your hands on softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dish, and see how each one changes the mood.
- I’ll show you 10 lighting setups I use for portraits, fashion, and lookbooks. You’ll learn how to pick the right light shaper for your own style. This is a hands-on lighting workshop, not a lecture.
- Posing and styling isn’t just about looking good. I’ll help you direct clients, keep things minimal, and create portraits that feel raw and organic. We’ll talk about energy on set, not just technical stuff.
- My retouching workflow is all about keeping skin texture clean and images minimal. I’ll walk you through how I prep and finish images so they look polished but still real. If you want to learn a minimal retouching workflow, this is for you.
- We’ll also talk about the business side - how to price your work, position yourself, and find clients who value what you do. I’ll share what’s worked for me in commercial photography mentoring.

I keep things practical, honest, and focused on what actually matters in the real world.

## Highlights

Browse through Vidhi Thakur's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/featured)

- [Video: This is a quick introduction to my hands-on photography workshops. I will guide you through 10 foundational lighting setups, my approach to minimal styling and posing, and the business of photography, so you can build both your skills and your career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bf73ad3-8aaf-4676-8917-dd8955fe2793)
- [Video: Sometimes the smallest change makes the biggest difference. In this short video, I show how a simple color adjustment in post-production can completely shift the mood of a portrait, making it feel more soothing and harmonious. This is a core part of my minimal retouching workflow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6709bafa-c245-4e18-955e-9d82dec57ed1)
- ![A quiet portrait of an actor, where we focused on subtracting everything unnecessary to find something pure. This black and white image is about capturing the stillness and raw emotion that lies beneath the surface.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/915d8f68-f1b6-4385-86eb-46c2be65e438)
- ![A glimpse into a hands-on learning session. Here, we are building a classic portrait lighting setup with an umbrella and softbox, demonstrating how different light shapers create specific moods for beauty and fashion photography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6cb47bf-70c9-4072-8bb2-83e16fd8b200)
- [Video: The energy on set is just as important as the technical setup. This is a moment from a session where the focus was on creating raw, organic portraits through effortless direction and minimal styling, letting the subject's natural presence shine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b88dcbf1-f95e-47e9-bfb5-df569e7decda)
- [Video: A behind the scenes look at a corporate portrait session. My workshops also cover the commercial side of photography, including how to direct professionals and deliver clean, polished headshots for business clients.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02fe05ee-9893-4e46-a49b-dad219f9c4d7)
- ![Taking the studio outdoors for a fashion lookbook. This shows how I use reflectors and natural light to create soft, flattering portraits even in challenging environments, a key skill for versatile photographers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2df14bb-a54c-46c4-882c-470d066d0fec)

### [Hands-On Lighting Workshops](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/hands-on-lighting-workshops)

- ![This is what a typical workshop setup looks like. I guide students through each step, from placing the key light to adjusting the fill, ensuring you get a practical understanding of how to control light for portraits and beauty shots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2dfda10-2324-46de-8bdf-0b7319682387)
- ![A moment of collaboration during a workshop. We work together to understand how light and shadow play, using tools like this large softbox to create a gentle, wrapping light that is perfect for soft portraits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4226baa-df29-40ab-b3e9-ecf18e070f41)
- ![My studio space, ready for a day of learning. It is a simple, focused environment where we can experiment with different lighting equipment, from Godox strobes to various light modifiers, without any distractions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c910d8e0-500a-4cdf-ace8-514c8185fe1f)
- [Video: A look into a beauty and hair photography session, which is a key topic in my advanced lighting workshops. We focus on creating high-key lighting that makes skin and hair look flawless straight out of the camera.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3741423-b77c-4285-916d-8366a2131854)
- ![An essential part of my professional workflow is shooting tethered. In my workshops, I teach you how to connect your camera to a laptop for instant review, which helps in refining lighting and composition in real-time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a50b1d67-4e31-457b-bc86-e0760737a6b6)
- [Video: Here, I am demonstrating how to use a simple prop to bounce light back onto the subject. It is these small, practical techniques that can elevate a portrait and give it a professional, polished feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1693b73b-617a-49dc-951c-40ff015a8fec)
- [Video: Creating a soft, quiet mood with diffused light. This setup is perfect for capturing gentle, emotive portraits, and I teach how to achieve this look using simple modifiers and careful subject direction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d4781a7-e804-477d-a807-f5dff6349616)
- ![Capturing the poetry of a moment. This behind the scenes shot shows the full team at work, with the camera operator and me working in sync to bring a creative vision to life through careful lighting and composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45533cc0-04e5-409b-96e6-072792f66a48)

### [The Art of Posing & Direction](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/the-art-of-posing-direction)

- [Video: My approach to posing is about finding stillness and natural posture. In this session, I am guiding the model to find a comfortable and elegant pose that feels authentic rather than staged.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5689809c-7939-4d09-8b0e-c530618c2a31)
- [Video: Many clients are not used to being in front of a camera. My process involves gentle direction and creating a relaxed space, helping them feel open to guidance so we can achieve portraits that capture genuine emotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caaad63a-1571-4a87-ae90-db7dbff1a490)
- [Video: A personal branding shoot in Pune, where the beautiful natural light set the tone. I believe in building a quick rapport with clients, which makes the session feel less like a photoshoot and more like a conversation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c2779c6-35d3-4de3-8433-e34af0f8d142)
- [Video: Even in a dynamic location like a beach, the goal is to find a moment of quiet connection. Here, I am directing the subject to interact with the water, focusing on the small details that make an image feel alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d097fc9-4c4f-49cb-9b1c-5a5ba7e7bc7d)
- [Video: Directing a fashion lookbook shoot requires a different energy. It is about finding the balance between showcasing the clothing and capturing the model's personality, all while maintaining a cohesive, artistic vision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8976c727-80d5-45a0-8d6c-6d44f440b769)
- [Video: An outdoor fashion shoot in Mumbai, working against the heat and the busy streets. My job is to keep the team focused and the model comfortable, finding interesting backdrops in everyday urban environments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5fa96a3-a938-4721-85ae-de0bf32d1c9a)
- [Video: Using the streets of Mumbai as our studio. This is a behind the scenes look at how I find and use unique urban textures and colors to create a compelling backdrop for a fashion portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3aee9a6-8185-4874-a09a-f5ce0af56f0b)
- [Video: An outdoor headshot session, making use of architectural elements and natural sunlight. I guide my clients to find poses that feel both professional and relaxed, perfect for actor portfolios or corporate branding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81852731-b8db-49ed-9d31-ab67fbb46e3e)

### [Minimal & Organic Retouching](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/minimal-organic-retouching)

- [Video: My philosophy on retouching is that less is more. This video demonstrates how a subtle change to a single color can bring harmony to an entire image, a technique I teach in my minimal retouching workflow module.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6709bafa-c245-4e18-955e-9d82dec57ed1)
- ![This actor's portrait is an example of my final black and white processing. The focus is on clean textures, balanced contrast, and preserving the natural character of the subject's face to create a timeless headshot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f51bac8b-c07c-4ab5-b7e0-639a2c126538)
- ![A finished image from a commercial beauty campaign. The final retouching is clean and polished, with a focus on creating luminous skin and perfectly sculpted hair while ensuring the result looks completely natural.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bd91b99-0e85-49f9-8799-e79bab382533)
- ![This portrait for a hair beauty campaign showcases a powerful, confident look. My retouching process ensures that while the image is commercially polished, the model's expression and skin texture remain authentic and strong.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa9accd7-2773-460c-8d84-d6dd49d5150f)

### [Commercial & Client Shoots](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/commercial-client-shoots)

- [Video: A glimpse from the set of a TV commercial where I was shooting stills. This kind of fast-paced environment requires precise timing and collaboration, a topic I cover in my commercial photography mentoring.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8551a5bf-6669-41e2-b012-464e02cf003c)
- ![The reality of an outdoor shoot often involves managing the elements. Here, the makeup artist provides a moment of relief from the heat, showing the teamwork required to keep the talent comfortable and ready.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e9d9cb8-5f28-42f0-9ac7-8e3466fb10c7)
- ![Styling is a crucial element of storytelling in fashion photography. This moment shows the stylist adjusting the fabric to create a sense of movement and grace, a small detail that has a big impact on the final image.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d182a0b0-7d7d-4a0f-823a-632f0cb0b68f)
- ![Every detail matters on a commercial shoot. Here, the team works together to ensure the pattern on the skirt is perfectly displayed, demonstrating the meticulous attention required for fashion and lookbook photography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39e27713-59ce-4b2e-b5f3-07bdbadf92ec)
- ![Using a grey card on set is a fundamental step for achieving perfect color accuracy in post-production. This is a non-negotiable part of my professional workflow that I teach to all my students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85dd750f-2f69-4e3f-8b36-f68447c3e517)
- [Video: A busy day in the studio shooting for a jewelry brand. This session involved working with multiple models against a green screen, requiring precise lighting to highlight the delicate details of the products.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4123faff-9bd8-46bf-9426-1fbe7d070017)
- [Video: It is not always about portraits. Here, I am directing a still life shoot, going over the product catalog with the client to ensure every shot aligns with their brand's vision and aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5549f26-d0ea-44f0-8aa6-5d872584e911)

### [Behind the Scenes: My Creative Process](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/behind-the-scenes-my-creative-process)

- ![In the zone, finding the right angle and light. This is a candid moment of focus during a portrait session, where I am completely absorbed in the process of crafting the image through the lens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/770342c6-3930-4679-bcc6-f0e7d2598d23)
- ![A moment of concentration on set. My process involves being fully present, observing the light and my subject to capture the most authentic and compelling shot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7a30bc1-c848-4559-a124-e2932ebd33ba)
- ![Another angle from a studio session, showing how I position myself to get the perfect shot. Every shoot is a physical process of moving and adapting to find the best perspective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcfc893a-51fe-48fe-849a-74920e5b1d3d)

## Meet your expert

[Vidhi Thakur](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur)

### My story

Hey, I'm Vidhi. Mumbai’s home now, but I learned my craft at The Art Institute in the States. My Canon 5D Mark III is like an old friend - still my go-to, even after 13 years. I’m not into chasing every new trend or shiny gadget. I just show up, do the work, and find peace in that. On shoots, I’m all in - fixing beds, moving stuff, whatever. The best days? When everything clicks and the shoot feels like poetry.

### My work

- **Photography & Films**: I shoot portraits, headshots, commercial lookbooks, jewellery campaigns, and short films. My style is raw and real.
- **Hands-on Shoots**: I keep the vibe easy, aiming for natural light portraits and smooth, effortless energy on set.
- **Minimal Retouching**: I love muted tones and minimal retouching photography - clean skin, organic textures, no over-editing.
- **Workshops**: I run hands-on photography workshops, especially on lighting and creating harmony of colours.

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- [Portrait & Headshot Photography](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/portrait-headshot-photography) · ₹15-75K per session (estimate)

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