Come Uptown Studios Workshops
Light Work: Intro to Studio lighting
Intro to Studio Lighting Workshop
Lighting is one of the most important parts of creating a strong image, but for many creatives, studio lighting can feel intimidating, overly technical, or difficult to approach.
Intro to Studio Lighting is a beginner friendly, hands-on workshop designed to simplify the fundamentals of studio lighting and help participants better understand how light behaves, how to shape it, and how to use it with intention.
This workshop focuses on practical understanding over complicated theory. Participants will explore how small changes in light position, distance, direction, and modifiers can dramatically change the look and feel of a photograph.
Through live demonstrations and guided setup exercises, attendees will learn:
The fundamentals of studio lighting
The difference between hard and soft light
How light placement affects mood, depth, and storytelling
Basic modifier usage and purpose
How to build simple lighting setups with confidence
How to observe and “read” light more intentionally
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
This workshop is designed to create a relaxed and collaborative learning environment where participants can ask questions, experiment freely, and gain hands-on experience with professional studio equipment.
Who This Workshop Is For
Photographers - All Levels
Content creators
Creatives transitioning into studio work
First-time studio renters
Anyone interested in understanding lighting beyond natural light
What You’ll Leave With
Greater confidence working with studio lighting
A stronger understanding of how light behaves
Practical experience using professional lighting equipment
Foundational knowledge you can immediately apply to your shoots
Workshop Details
Workshop: Intro to Studio Lighting
Location: Come Uptown Studios
Format: Hands-on, in-studio instruction
Experience Level: All Levels
This workshop is rooted in accessibility, experimentation, and community — creating space for creatives to learn, grow, and better understand the craft together.
Light Work: Studio Basics Workshop
Light Work: Studio Basics Workshop
Step inside the studio and learn the foundations of working confidently in a professional creative space, without the gatekeeping.
Light Work: Studio Basics Workshop is a hands-on experience designed for photographers, content creators, aspiring assistants, and creatives who want to better understand how a studio functions. Whether you’re stepping into a studio for the first time or looking to become more comfortable around professional equipment and workflow, this workshop breaks down the tools, terminology, and environment in a practical and approachable way.
This isn’t a lecture.
This is real studio practice.
Participants will learn:
The purpose and proper use of common studio equipment
How to safely and confidently work with C-stands, sandbags, V-flats, apple boxes, grip equipment, and modifiers
Basic studio setup and workflow practices
Studio etiquette and on-set awareness
How professional studios stay organized, efficient, and collaborative
How to move more confidently and intentionally in a studio environment
Throughout the session, attendees will experience live demonstrations, hands-on equipment interaction, and practical breakdowns designed to make studio spaces feel less intimidating and more accessible.
Who This Workshop Is For
Photographers - All Levels
Content creators
First-time studio renters
Aspiring photography assistants
Creatives looking to better understand studio environments
Anyone curious about professional studio workflow and equipment
What You’ll Leave With
Greater confidence working in studio spaces
Familiarity with professional studio tools and terminology
Practical knowledge you can apply immediately
A better understanding of studio culture, workflow, and etiquette
Workshop Details
Workshop: Light Work: Studio Basics
Date: Sunday - June 7th, 2026 - 11AM - 2PM
Location: Come Uptown Studios
Format: Hands-on, in-studio instruction
Experience Level: Beginner-Friendly
Light Work was created to make studio knowledge more accessible while building community through creativity, collaboration, and shared learning.
Come Uptown Wellness presents: Vinyasa Flow Lead by KR Jones
Come Uptown Studios presents:
Come Uptown Wellness Presents, a moment to breathe, stretch, and be.
Vinyasa Flow lead by KR Jones at come uptown studios on 7/13 at 9:30am.
Suggested donation of $10 per attendee. BYOM (Bring your own mat), we’ll provide the water.
Come Uptown Studios Presents: Junk Journaling with Sarai Garcia
✨ Look How Far You’ve Come! – A Junk Journal Workshop ✨
Join us for a heart-filled Junk Journal Workshop hosted by Sarai Garcia aka @File.Jpg — a creative space to reflect on your journey, express yourself through art, and celebrate how far you've come.
📅 Date & Time:
Saturday, March 22nd from 12pm -3pm
📍 Location:
Come Uptown Studios
💖 Exclusively for Women in Celebration of Women’s Month!
This special event is brought to you by Come Uptown Studios as a tribute to the strength and creativity of women everywhere.
✂️ What to Bring:
Your own journal
Your favorite nostalgic junk — think concert tickets, love notes, magazine clippings, postcards, or anything that tells your story
Bonus: Bring copies of your baby pics! We’ll create a visual reminder of how far you’ve come 🌱💖
🎨 What's Included:
Additional journaling supplies provided
A supportive and inspiring environment to connect and create
Light refreshments
Come ready to explore your story, make art, and celebrate your growth with an incredible community of women. 🌸
Spots are limited — sign up today to secure your place!
All You Need Is 1 Light Workshop
The first lighting workshop at Come Uptown Studios will be hosted by @Joe_Chea and guest @IslandBoiPhotography. This workshop focuses on making a fundamentally sound portrait with just 1 light, The Basics. This workshop will cover the basics of working with any single monolight , efficiently, in any studio space . We will cover different types of lighting modifiers, what they do, how to manage the results, how to set up a single light, and eventually how to produce a properly lit portrait with an assistant and solo, and much more. This is a LIGHTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIFIC Workshop. This is the last workshop at Come Uptown Studios for the year, but there will be plenty of many workshops in our Community + Creativity Series in the coming year.
Lastly, the space for these workshops will be limited in order to make sure the attendees will have the best possible learning experience. After the workshop, we will have a brief meet and greet segment where you can expand your creative networks and list of peer-based resources.
This workshop will last 2.5 hours, includes water and soft drinks, and will grant you the opportunity to test the techniques you’re learning in real-time.
What to bring?
Yourself
Your Camera
A notebook
An SD Card for your camera
Studio Basics Workshop
The first workshop at Come Uptown Studios will be hosted by @Joe_Chea and focuses on arguably the most important part of working in a photo/video studio, The Basics. This workshop will cover the basics of operating effectively, efficiently, and professionally in any studio space . We will cover safety protocols, how to properly set up mono-lights and strobes, effectively setting up backdrops with an assistant and solo, and much more. This is a STUDIO SPECIFIC Workshop, not a photography workshop, but… you never know what we may go over! This is the first of many workshops in our Community + Creativity Series and is 100% free.
Lastly, the space for these workshops will be limited in order to make sure the attendees will have the best possible learning experience. After the workshop, we will have a brief meet and greet segment where you can expand your creative networks and list of peer-based resources.
This workshop will last 2 hours, includes water and soft drinks, and will grant you the opportunity to test the techniques you’re learning in real-time.