# Event Details - **Event Name**: Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free Lecture in Charlotte StoreAbout this EventInstructor: Patrick Murphy-Racey (PM-R)40 years of professional portrait photographyKnown for clean, glowing, natural-looking lit portraitsSponsored by FJ Westcott (lighting gear specialists)? What You'll Learn✨ Creating the “Glow”How to use large light modifiers (like softboxes, umbrellas, scrims) to:Soften shadowsCreate flattering skin tonesAdd dimensionality and “wrap” to lightTechniques for positioning lights for maximum effect with minimal fuss? Lighting Tools in UseFJ Westcott 120B LED lights:Used during the early part of the session so you can see light live on the subjectLearn how continuous lighting affects shadows, highlights, and moodHigh-Speed Sync (HSS) flash:How to overpower ambient light outdoorsBalancing flash with natural light for shallow depth of field portraitsUseful for creating professional-quality outdoor shots — fast? Shooting Style & ApproachWorking fast and effectively — key for real-world sessionsShooting wide open apertures for shallow depth of fieldKeeping the subject as the visual anchorPM-R will show how to balance:ExposureCompositionExpressionLighting — all in real time? Hands-On ExperienceLive models provided so you can:Try the lighting setups yourselfPractice posing and composing on the spotBring: Your camera & a notebook or digital note-taking device? TakeawaysPractical lighting techniques for portraits — indoors and outHow to use large modifiers + HSS to create flattering portraits quicklyA deeper understanding of light direction, intensity, and qualityTips you can immediately apply to client sessions or creative shoots https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/497dff90-f7b9-11f0-9be3-e3b7b4b0331e-rimg-w1084-h740-dc121318-gmir.jpg Bio: Patrick Murphy-Racey – Sony Artisan of ImageryArmed with his B.A., in Photojournalism from Marquette University, his twenty-five year career has only and always been about photography. Murphy-Racey has seen a great variety of assignments since his start in newspapers, through the peak years of being a magazine freelancer, his tenure as a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated, and into the corporate and industrial world of annual reports and advertising. While his assignments are varied and come from many different sources, photojournalism is his first love and constantly informs every assignment. Ever the chameleon, Murphy-Racey's career is a long series of re-inventions and rebirths, but the visual storytelling remains the same, even as the tools change. From 4x5 to 4K, he's technically inclined, and loves making great images. Patrick is more than competent covering just about any assignment, but his specialties include dramatic and creative use of strobe & LED lighting, sports action photography, environmental portraits, and powerful, well-lit HD interview video production. PM-R shoots both stills as well as motion and is always asking, What's next? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/portrait-lighting-seminar-by-patrick-murphy-racey-sony-photographer/100001981241662145 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, photography, performances, art, theatre, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd - **lat**: 35.0960174 - **long**: -80.7856254 - **full address**: 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd, 3351 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4262ec2e105b1726b815e12493c13c2e2b5e605363e99ba5cadd36025f22c24f-rimg-w1200-h835-dc909090-gmir.jpg?v=1769103567 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer being held? - **A:** Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer takes place on Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd, 3351 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer? - **A:** Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer is organized by Cardinal Camera & Video Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Portrait Lighting Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey, Sony Photographer is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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