Exposure & flash power.
Choose a working aperture, read an incident flash meter, and set power from a measured starting point. Practice one-stop changes and balance flash with ambient light.
Private 1:1 instruction · DNA Premium PortraitsPhotography workshops
Photography workshops
in Sacramento.
Learn portrait lighting, off-camera flash, and confident exposure control in a private, hands-on photography workshop with Dwayne of DNA Premium Portraits.
Three focused hours built around your camera, your lighting questions, and the portraits you want to make. Practice making the subject brighter, controlling background falloff, and choosing flash power from a meter reading.
$399PRIVATE 1:1 SESSION
3 HOURS · SACRAMENTO AREA
3 HOURS · SACRAMENTO AREA
Tell us your experience, your gear, and what you want to learn. Date, location, and any model or studio requirements are confirmed before booking.
Your next three steps.
Tell me your goal.
Share the result you want, your experience and preferred dates. You can ask before you own a full lighting kit.
Agree on the session.
Confirm the Sacramento-area location, equipment and any model or studio arrangements directly with Dwayne before booking.
Practice with a purpose.
Spend three private hours making, metering and refining a setup. Record the settings and adjustments for your next shoot.
$399 for private instruction. Any additional arrangements are agreed in advance. No payment is collected with your inquiry.
Your session, built around your goals
What you can practice in your workshop.
Light placement & falloff.
Explore softbox distance, direction, grids, and spill. Compare the light on the face and background, then meter the result. Use the light falloff calculator to plan an experiment.
A repeatable portrait setup.
Build a setup that matters to your work, from one off-camera flash to key and fill. Record readings and settings in the free tools so you have a starting point for your next shoot.
Bring your camera and the equipment you would like to understand better. We will agree on a focused plan in advance: exposure and ambient balance, multi-light portraits, or Sony α9 III flash timing. Choose one main goal for the three-hour session so there is time to practice and verify what you learn.
From the DNA Premium Portraits portfolio
Light gives a portrait its character.
Shape. Separation. Mood. Portfolio inspiration for the skills you will practice.
Actual DNA Premium Portraits photographs. Workshop exercises are tailored to your goals; these images do not represent a promised workshop setup or included model.
What would you like to make repeatable?
Try a free guide first, then bring the part you want help with to your private session.
A darker sky. A well-lit face.
Practice an ambient-first setup, solve the remaining flash contribution, and choose a workable capture mode.
Read the outdoor flash guide →Even light across the family.
Compare light distance, row depth, available output and focus. Record a setup you can test again.
Plan a group portrait →A portrait with deliberate contrast.
Use key, fill and regional readings to control the face, clothing and backdrop separately where possible.
Understand portrait ratios →Sacramento · Roseville · Elk Grove
Private photography lessons, focused on portrait light.
Looking for photography classes in Sacramento that focus on the way you shoot? These one-to-one workshops help you work through a specific lighting problem with your own measurements and test frames.
Choose a focus such as studio portrait lighting, outdoor flash and ambient balance, or more consistent multi-light exposure. Beginners to off-camera flash and experienced photographers can tailor the session to their current skills.
Coming from Roseville or another nearby community? Tell us where you are based when you inquire. We agree on a Sacramento-area session location, availability and any additional arrangements before booking.
Meet the photographer behind the tools →One photographer. Your next step.
Ask about availability Let’s work on your light.
Use the workshop inquiry form to tell Dwayne what you want to learn. Share your preferred dates and the lighting result you want to achieve.
Who is this workshop for?
Photographers who want more control over manual flash, from first off-camera setups to a more deliberate multi-light workflow. Tell us your current experience so the session can meet you there.
Are these private or group photography workshops?
These are private, one-to-one sessions for a single photographer. Your three hours are tailored to your experience and goals, with time to ask questions and practice the adjustments yourself.
Where and when are Sacramento workshops held?
Workshops are arranged individually in the Sacramento area. Photographers from Roseville and nearby communities are welcome. Date, session location, equipment, and any model or studio arrangements are confirmed before booking; there is no fixed group-class calendar.
Do I need Sony, Godox, or a Sekonic meter?
Core exposure and lighting principles transfer across brands. The α9 III timing portion is specific to that camera. List your equipment when you inquire so we can confirm the session is a good fit.
How much does a private photography workshop cost?
$399 covers three hours of private photography instruction for one photographer in the Sacramento area. The location, equipment to bring, and any model or studio arrangements are agreed before booking. Ask for a final quote if your session needs additional arrangements.
How do I book a Sacramento photography workshop?
Complete the workshop inquiry form. Your request goes to Dwayne for a personal response. Include your preferred dates, current lighting experience, gear list, and one or two things you most want to learn. Availability and details are confirmed directly; this site does not take payment.