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The Lighting Lab Sports photography lighting workshop in North Little Rock
Two days in the studio The advanced lighting workshop you have all been waiting for! Two days in the Rock Town Studio with Jaison and Matt Hernandez, shooting real athletes with lasers, shutter drag, the optical spot and more.
Lighting workshop details
Advanced. Off-camera flash required. Only 12 spots, and they go fast!
- Last workshop
- The Lighting Lab no. 2, July 11 and 12, 2026
- Hours
- 9 AM to 4 PM both days, lunch included
- Where
- The Rock Town Studio, North Little Rock
- Group size
- 12 spots
- Taught by
- Jaison Sterling and Matt Hernandez
- Status
- Sold out. Next date coming soon
What you learn
- Lasers
- Shutter drag
- Optical spot
- Mixing continuous light and strobes
- Continuous lighting
- Unconventional lighting
- Posing athletes
- Daytime outdoor lighting
- Post processing
- The business side
What to bring
- Camera
- Lenses (mid range zoom, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm)
- Camera batteries
- Laptop
Lunch is provided both days by Jaison and Matt Hernandez.
Workshop questions
When is the next Lighting Lab workshop?
The Lighting Lab no. 2 ran July 11 and 12, 2026 and sold out all 12 spots. The next date is not announced yet. Follow Rock Town Media on Facebook or join the Patreon to hear first!
Is the Lighting Lab for beginners?
No, it's an advanced workshop. Prior knowledge of off-camera flash is required. New to flash? Start with the mini courses or the Patreon breakdowns.
What should I bring?
Camera, Lenses (mid range zoom, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm), Camera batteries, Laptop.
Where is the workshop held?
At the Rock Town Studio, 7701 Northshore Pl, North Little Rock, AR. Lunch is provided both days.
Do we shoot real athletes?
Yes! Our athletes show up for the workshop, so you practice lighting and posing on real athletes in the studio.