Dynamic Lighting

From seniors to athletes, from a simple setup to creative lighting techniques, improve your photography lighting with Westcott Top Pro Matt Hernandez!

Now two opportunities to learn from Matt Hernandez

May 2-4, 2025 | Denver, CO

September 5-7, 2025 | Paducah, KY

Tuition: $1,995 | Deposit: $500

Deposit due upon registration, full tuition due 120 days before the workshop. Workshop limited to 8 participants. 

This three day intensive workshop will improve your grasp of photography lighting fundamentals and advanced techniques. Summit will teach you more than just replicating lighting, you will learn to understand light to make your own vision a reality. Ultimately, lighting is creative problem solving, this workshop will teach you the fundamentals to help you control lighting in every scenario, allowing you to deliver on a high level. With these skills you can develop your own style and also understand how to light anything!

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May 2-4, 2025

May 2-4, 2025

 Denver, CO
September 5-7, 2025

September 5-7, 2025

Paducah, KY

Working with Seniors & Athletes

Our workshop covers everything you need to excel at photographing seniors and athletes with perfect lighting every time. You’ll master posing techniques, lighting setups, and maximizing your gear for stunning results. We’ll also dive into marketing strategies to help grow your business. With hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to capture dramatic, well-lit action shots, all with expert guidance from a top industry professional. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or build a standout portfolio, this workshop will give you the tools to succeed.

In the Studio and the classroom

Hands-On Lighting Demonstrations

Hands-On Lighting Demonstrations

Learn directly from Matt in his studio as he demonstrates how to set up lighting and gear to create perfectly lit photos in real-world scenarios.

In-Depth Equipment Insights

In-Depth Equipment Insights

Get a comprehensive breakdown of the equipment used to achieve specific lighting and stylistic effects, with detailed instruction on how to master it.

Marketing and Client Pitches

Marketing and Client Pitches

Gain valuable insights into Matt’s marketing techniques and learn how to effectively pitch your work to potential clients.

 

Workshop Itinerary

  • 9:00am: Check in / Introductions
  • 9:30am - 11:30: Using Light to Your Advantage - Matt will go through a series of photos and in a hands on demonstration, show how and what he uses to get the desired look.
  • Noon: Lunch
  • 1:30pm - 5:00pm: On location shooting
  • 9:00-10:30am: Retouching and Editing
  • 10:30am - 11:30: The Business of Photography and pitching clients - Matt will go through his process for marketing and pitching clients
  • Noon: Lunch
  • 1:30pm - 5:00pm: On location shooting
  • 10:00am: Understanding Lighting Angles
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm: Lunch
  • 1:30pm - 5:00pm: The Gear. An in-depth dive into all the gear used and how to achieve desired looks
  • 5:30pm: Closing Reception

The final workshop schedule will be provided one month prior to the event. Please keep in mind that the schedule is tentative and may be adjusted as needed during the workshop.

Meet Your Instructors

Matt Hernandez

Lead Instructor
Matt is a portrait photographer based out of Kentucky who specializes in on location creative lighting focusing on seniors and athletes. He began his career as an award-winning graphic artist, and has since used those skills to help launch a very successful photography career. He has won multiple awards including the “People’s Choice Award” at the 2012 Google+ Photographer’s Conference, and The “Most Creative Award” at the 2013 Las Vegas Photoshop World Westcott Shootout. In 2013 he was chosen to represent F.J. Westcott as one of their “Top Endorsed Pros.”

Student Testimonials

This was my first workshop of its kind. I have been a photographer for years but have never gained courage to try off-camera lighting. This workshop was just what I needed to give me that little push! The instructor, Matt Hernandez, was phenomenal. He was very hands on but in a "no pressure" kind of way. I felt very comfortable although I was a beginner in off-camera lighting. The workshop was well organized, from detailed communications, class times, shooting times, etc. It was great to meet such friendly photographers from all over the country. Everyone was willing to share his/her knowledge and assisted where needed. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this or any other Summit workshop to all of my photographer friends.

Laurie Carpenter
Great experience with the Dynamic Lighting Workshop. Hands-on experience is so important for myself to learn. Matt has so much knowledge to share and I appreciate his very direct approach to delivering the information. I would recommend a Summit workshop to anyone who was looking for a photography course.

Trisha Fennern
Matt and Jake were simply amazing, helpful and knowledgeable! Matt really teaches the entire thought process behind lighting and setting a "scene." I am fairly advanced but still learned a ton of great information! I would love to help out anytime as well as I enjoy teaching others and helping those around me too.

David Erickson
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Join our Dynamic Lighting Workshop

Sign up now by paying the deposit. Full tuition is due 120 days before the workshop begins. 

Frequently asked questions

No! Summit Workshops is available to any photographer, regardless of what brand of camera you use. We often have camera gear available to borrow, free of charge, but you are not required to use that gear or any specific brand. 

Tuition includes activity fees, location fees, all instruction, planning and logistics. It does not cover hotels, travel, and most meals. 

Our Sports Workshop is for shooters of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. We all learn from and help one another, that is what makes the Summit Community so special. 

Lodging & Classroom

Our workshop hotel for the Denver workshop is the Springhill Suites in Denver. This is where the workshop classroom is located and where the faculty and staff will be staying!

Our workshop hotel for the Kentucky workshop is the Courtyard by Marriott.  This is where the faculty and staff will be staying and we have secured a room rate of $119 a night. We will send you the booking link upon registration. Our classroom will be located a few miles away at Matt’s studio which allows for a great space and also the opportunity to see Matt’s gear and approach.  

After registration please email Chris at chris@summitworkshops.com to secure your lodging.  

Westcott Lighting

Thanks to our partners at Westcott Lighting, all lighting gear will be provided for this workshop.

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