Today’s PHOTOSNACK is a friendly nudge.
If you enjoy portrait photography — the kind with atmosphere, intention, and that unmistakable cinematic edge — you should know about PORTRAITS, a new masterclass by Damien Lovegrove.
I rarely do this, but this time it genuinely feels worth recommending.
Damien is a very good friend of mine. We’ve worked together several times, and I’ve been consistently impressed by two things: his expertise and his relentless passion for portraiture. He doesn’t just “light a face.” He builds a scene. His portraits feel crafted — dramatic but never artificial — with light that looks purposeful, sculpted, and emotionally precise. And as a teacher, he’s one of the very best I know.
This course is all about the shoot (not post-production). In an engaging, information-rich 70-minute video, Damien shows how he creates strong location portraits in abandoned factories, old mansions, museums, and city streets — using ambient light, continuous light, and flash. You see the full process: scouting, spotting workable pockets of light, shaping it, directing the model, and making those small decisions that turn “nice” into wow.
You also get a 19-page PDF booklet that breaks down setups, gear, settings, and Damien’s notes — which makes the whole thing far more usable than a “watch and forget” video.
If you want portraits with mood, depth, and presence — and you want to understand how that look is built on location, with real light — this is a strong one.
Damien was generous enough to arrange a special offer for PHOTOSNACK readers:
Use the coupon code PHOTOSNACK40 to get the course for 45.60 USD instead of 76 USD.
If you’ve been wanting to level up your location portraits with truly cinematic light, grab PORTRAITS while the PHOTOSNACK40 offer is live — it’s only available until April 21.
Until next time,
Tomasz
Please Tomasz, don't!
Do not make Frames a marketing tool for everybody who has something to sell. And in the case of Lovegrove, his cookie-cutter recipes do not mix with the artistic freedom and personal creativity for which Frames Magazine stand. Frames really misses the mark with these kind of endorsements.
Damien is an excellent photographer and his courses are well worth a look