Help Us Shape Our Next Year of Photography

As we begin planning the syllabus for the upcoming year, we want to ensure our Studio Nights are delivering the best possible experience for everyone.

We know that “Studio Night” means different things to different people. For some, it’s an exciting chance to work with models and high-end lighting; for others, the social pressure or the technical setup might feel less appealing.

There are no right or wrong answers. Whether you are a studio veteran or someone who usually skips these sessions, your feedback is vital. This survey will help us decide:

• How often we should hold these sessions.
• What themes or subjects (human or otherwise!) we should focus on.
• How we can make the environment more comfortable and educational for everyone.

Thank you for helping us build a program that reflects the interests of our whole community!

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Growth as a photographer

Selected Value: 0

On a scale of 1-5, how much do you feel Studio Nights contribute to your growth as a photographer?

What is your primary goal when attending a Studio Night? *

• Learn Lighting Setups
• Experience working with models
• Mastering camera settings
• Building a portfolio
• Socialising with members
• Other

Do you feel the skills learned in the studio (e.g., controlling light) translate to your other photography work? *

• Yes
• No

How comfortable do you feel directing a model during a shoot?

Selected Value: 0

Scale: 1 – Very uncomfortable to 5 – Very confident

Would you prefer "Structured" or "Candid" sessions? *

• Structured: An instructor sets the light and the model poses; you take turns.
• Candid: You have 5-10 minutes of 1-on-1 time to direct the model yourself.

Model Interactions

If you find model interactions difficult, what is the main reason? (e.g. feeling rushed, not knowing what to say, too many people watching).

What style of Studio Night would pique your interest most? (Select all that apply):

• High Fashion/Editorial: Bold makeup and dramatic outfits.
• Character Portraits: Actors in costume (e.g., Peaky Blinders, Steampunk, Victorian).
• Sport/Action: Using flash to freeze motion (e.g., a dancer or martial artist).
• Still Life/Macro: No models—focusing on lighting products, flowers, or liquid splashes.
• Classic Headshots: Learning the “bread and butter” of portraiture.
• Other

Only fill out if you selected Other.

Group Size when shooting *

How do you feel about the current “group size” around a lighting setup? Is three enough? Is four too many?

model of your

Studio Night Preference *

• Lighting Workshop
• Model Shoot
• Both

Would you prefer a Lighting Workshop (where the focus is on the gear) over a Model Shoot (where the focus is on the result), or both?

Still Life Studio Night *

• Yes, as a dedicated night
• Yes, as a secondary option on a model night
• No, not interested

Would you be interested in “Still Life” studio nights where we apply the same flash techniques to objects instead of people?

How many studio nights would you like the club to have each year?

Selected Value: 1

Based on your previous answer how many of those studio nights would you like with a model?

Selected Value: 1

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