--- title: "Hands-On Lighting Workshops in Mumbai | Learn Portrait Photography" description: "Join my hands-on lighting workshops in Mumbai to master 10 essential lighting setups. Learn professional portrait photography techniques, minimal retouching, and business strategies in a small, focused group." canonical: https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/hands-on-lighting-workshops last_updated: 2026-01-20 --- # Hands-On Lighting Workshops in Mumbai Tribe Verified · Professional studio workshops in Andheri West By [Vidhi Thakur](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur) · In-person workshops at studio in Mumbai · ₹24.5K per participant (estimate) Part of [Photography Workshops & Mentoring](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/gallery) I teach photography by slowing down. My workshops focus on the harmony of light and color, guiding you through practical setups so you can create images that feel honest and real. ## Photos and videos - ![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) ## About Hands-On Lighting Workshops You won't find a room full of people sitting through a long lecture here. In my workshops, we get behind the camera immediately to work with professional models in my Andheri West studio. I guide you through 10 distinct lighting setups, from softboxes to beauty dishes, so you learn to read how light shapes a face and texture. It is a space for you to slow down, practice these techniques with me, and see how the light changes the mood of a portrait in real-time. Photography is often treated as a race to get the shot, but I believe the best work happens when you are patient. My workshops are built on this philosophy. We don't just talk about gear; we use it to understand how to control the environment. ### What we focus on * **10 Foundational Setups:** We break down lighting for portraits, fashion lookbooks, and beauty photography. You will learn to use softboxes, octaboxes, and beauty dishes to create anything from high-key, flawless skin tones to dramatic, moody portraits. * **The Workflow:** I teach tethering, which is essential for commercial work. You will see how connecting your camera to a laptop allows for instant review and precision in your lighting adjustments. * **Post-Production:** We move into my minimal retouching workflow, focusing on frequency separation and dodge and burn techniques. The goal is to keep skin texture clean and organic, avoiding the over-processed look that is so common today. * **The Business of Photography:** Technique is half the battle. We also cover how to price your work for the Indian market, how to negotiate with commercial clients, and how to build a portfolio that attracts the right projects. ### The Environment We keep our batches small, with only 8 to 12 students per workshop. This ensures that you have time to ask questions, fix your lighting angles, and get direct feedback. Whether you are struggling to replicate a mood you have seen in a reference image or need to understand how to guide a subject, this is a hands-on session designed to bridge the gap between theory and your professional reality. ## About Vidhi Thakur I am Vidhi. I believe that understanding light does not require a stack of expensive equipment, but rather a quiet, consistent practice. I teach these workshops to help you strip away the noise of trends and focus on the technical details that actually make an image feel honest. 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