(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Join Damien on a journey through 40 years of lighting mastery, from BBC studios to fine art portraiture inspired by Caravaggio and Hopper.
With 40 years of photographing people behind him, Damien will take you on a journey through his evolving vision and artistic development.
Discover how his early career as a BBC cameraman and lighting director laid the foundation for his distinctive approach to light and shadow.
Learn about the dramatic influences of master painters Caravaggio and Edward Hopper on his contemporary portrait style and aesthetic direction.
Damien will share how his understanding of light, shadow, and storytelling has evolved , shaping his unique creative perspective.
This talk combines technical insights with artistic inspiration, offering both practical lighting techniques and conceptual approaches to portraiture.
Expect an engaging and thought-provoking session filled with stunning imagery and creative takeaways you can apply to your own photography.
Damien is renowned for his ability to create dramatic, emotive portraits using carefully crafted lighting and thoughtful composition.
His work spans decades of evolution, from television production to becoming one of the UK’s most influential portrait photographers and educators.
