Recreating Caravaggio with Rory Lewis New Photography Portrait Workshop — Los Angeles
Recreating Caravaggio with Rory Lewis New Photography Portrait Workshop — Los Angeles
Step inside the world of the Old Masters and learn how to recreate the dramatic power of Caravaggio using modern tools—without losing the soul of the work.
This hands-on portrait photography workshop in Los Angeles is led by Rory Lewis, internationally recognized for cinematic, painterly portraiture inspired by Caravaggio, Ribera, Rembrandt, and Holbein. The focus: chiaroscuro, tenebrism, and emotional presence—light that sculpts, darkness that speaks.
Recreating Caravaggio with Rory Lewis New Photography Portrait Workshop — Los Angeles
Recreating Caravaggio with Rory Lewis New Photography Portrait Workshop — Los Angeles
What You’ll Learn
Caravaggio-style lighting using 1–2 lights
How to shape faces with shadow, not flatten them
Creating depth, drama, and narrative in a single frame
Directing sitters for stillness, gravity, and authenticity
Translating Old Master painting principles into modern portraiture
Camera, lens, and exposure choices for painterly results
This is about seeing light, not just placing it.
What’s Included
Live demonstrations with professional models
Small-group shooting time (no hiding at the back)
Step-by-step lighting breakdowns
Real-time critique and direction coaching
Suitable for actors’ portraits, fine art work, editorial & personal projects
All skill levels welcome—from ambitious beginners to seasoned professionals looking to deepen their visual language.
Who This Is For
Portrait photographers wanting a distinctive, timeless style
Artists tired of flat, over-lit modern looks
Creatives drawn to cinema, painting, and history
Anyone who wants portraits that feel felt, not just seen