Damien Lovegrove

PHOTOSNACK #811

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.

Explore the course here >>>

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