Cinematic Lighting and Visual Storytelling

Fine art photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten is leading a full-day workshop in Brooklyn on cinematic lighting and visual storytelling. Working on a studio set built for the day, with professional talent, hair and makeup, costumes and props, Julia will show the techniques behind her signature style and take questions throughout the day. APA members get 10% off.

What you’ll learn

• How Julia creates her signature 360-degree lighting style, including light placement, modifiers and shaping techniques
• How to balance flash with ambient light to create depth and a cinematic atmosphere
• How to use light to create drama, emotion and narrative
• How to control color palettes, capture background plates and use nuanced post-production
• How to direct multiple talent and bring complex photographic stories to life

Details

• Sunday, December 6, 2026
• Brooklyn, New York
• $980 (10% off for APA members). Seats are limited.

Registration

Log in to your My APA account for registration instructions. The 10% discount is available to members at the Emerging, Professional and ProPlus levels.