# Beauty & Glamour Lighting: Create Bold, Flattering, High-End Beauty Portraits with James Patrick

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## Overview

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Beauty and glamour portraits require more than good lighting. They require intention.

The difference between an average portrait and a striking beauty image is understanding how to shape light, guide expression, and create a visual experience that feels polished and editorial.

In this hands-on workshop, commercial photographer James Patrick will break down his complete approach to creating sexy, glamorous, high-end beauty portraits. Students will learn how to build simple lighting setups that sculpt the face and body while maintaining the softness and elegance that beauty photography demands.

Throughout the workshop, James will demonstrate how to pose and direct female subjects in ways that feel confident, flattering, and professional. You’ll see how small adjustments in lighting, direction, and composition can dramatically elevate the final image.

This workshop focuses on clarity and control behind the camera. Rather than relying on complicated gear or gimmicks, James will show how thoughtful lighting and confident direction can transform a portrait into a polished editorial image.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with James Patrick.

### What You'll Learn

- Light women confidently using simple, repeatable beauty lighting setups.
- Sculpt the face and body while maintaining flattering softness.
- Pose and direct female subjects with clarity and professionalism.
- Compose beauty and glamour portraits that feel editorial and polished.
- Create cohesive portrait looks that feel intentional and magazine-ready.

### Who It's For

- Photographers who want to create stronger beauty and glamour portraits.
- Portrait photographers looking to improve their lighting for female subjects.
- Creatives interested in editorial-style beauty imagery.
- Intermediate photographers ready to refine their direction and lighting control.

### How to Join

- The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
- To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
- A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

### About Your Instructor

![James Patrick](https://www.creativelive.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjU0NTAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--7e0fdea3e802eb671a7ac76cc2f38a12359116d5/6015-1.jpg)

James Patrick is a commercial photographer and media strategist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the course of his career, he has photographed more than 800 magazine covers across the health, fitness, and wellness industries.

His work has appeared in major publications including _Muscle & Fitness_, _Men's Fitness_, _Sports Illustrated_, _Golf Magazine_, and _Women's Running_. James specializes in creating bold editorial imagery and helping photographers develop both their creative voice and their professional brand.

## Instructors

### James Patrick

James Patrick is a 15+ year DJ, producer, curator, and educator. He is a producer and sound artist who thrives on bringing together the creative energy and ideas of his community. Through collaboration and experimentation, he creates immersive environments that explore the evolving definitions of sound art. His record labels (Timefog Recordings) and events are both supported by some of the greatest names in electronic music, and his personal recordings continue to make waves in the international electronic music circuit. Through his professional involvement in both academic and popular electronic realms, James curates and develops internationally recognized festivals and events in the electronic music and arts. James is the owner of a successful art gallery (Gamut Gallery) and electronic music school (Slam Academy) in Minneapolis in Minneapolis, platforms that he uses to foster and showcase new ideas and talents in the field of technology arts. James is also the recipient of many awards, including the American Composer’s Forum MECA award.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $29