Most people don’t need more theory.
They need to understand how things actually work.

Most learning happens on set. We bring that into the studio, using real equipment, real workflows, and the same production environment used every day in New Zealand.

Lighting, workflow, equipment, decision-making under pressure.
These are practical skills. They are best learned by doing.

We run focused, hands-on sessions built around your specific needs.

Who this is for

• photographers developing or refining their practice
• assistants stepping up into more responsibility
• educators and students wanting applied understanding
• commercial practitioners needing to solve specific problems
• artists exploring lighting and image construction
• businesses and teams building internal capability

How it works

Most learning happens in 2-hour sessions, one-on-one or in small groups.

We work directly with:

• your brief
• your references
• your current level
• real equipment and setups

Sessions are practical and specific.
You are not watching. You are working.

What we focus on

• lighting control and shaping
• understanding modifiers and light behaviour
• building repeatable setups
• solving real-world shooting problems
• working efficiently under time and budget constraints

Portfolio and direction

We also work on portfolio development and career direction.

This includes:

• reviewing and editing your existing work
• identifying gaps and opportunities
• building a coherent body of work
• aligning your portfolio to the market you want to enter
• defining next steps in your development

For many people, this is where the real shift happens.

This often runs alongside practical sessions, so direction and execution develop together.

Session formats

In-studio (Kingsize)
$200 + GST per person
2-hour session

Access to a full range of equipment and controlled conditions.

On-site (your location)
$150 per hour + GST
2-hour minimum (Auckland)

Applied directly to your environment, workflow, and constraints.

Longer-term learning

Some clients work in short, intensive blocks.
Others prefer ongoing development over several weeks or months.

Typically:

• weekly 2-hour sessions
• time between sessions to practice
• progression based on your development

This format builds real skill, not just understanding.

Outcome

You leave with:

• working setups you understand
• practical solutions you can repeat
• clearer decision-making on set
• more control over your results

Next step

Email learn@kingsize.co.nz

Send through:

• what you’re trying to learn or solve
• your current level
• any references or examples

We’ll come back with a clear way to approach it.