Photographing Your Art, Growing Your Brand Workshop

Take your portfolio to the next level with clear, accurate, and beautifully lit images of your artwork. In this hands-on, artist-focused workshop, you’ll learn how to capture your pieces with professional-quality lighting, whether using natural light or a simple artificial setup.

In this workshop, you’ll learn to:

• Work with natural light for clean, even illumination
• Photograph paintings, drawings, sculpture, and mixed media effectively
• Avoid glare, harsh shadows, and color shifts
• Build an affordable artificial lighting setup for consistent results
• Adjust camera and phone settings for sharper images and accurate colors

This workshop is perfect for art students, working artists, or anyone preparing a portfolio, online shop, exhibition submission, or social media content. You’ll leave confident in your ability to photograph your artwork in a way that truly represents your vision.

Tuition: Members: $60/Non-Members $85

About the Instructor

Jeff Mondlock is a professional photographer and visual storyteller based in Somerville, NJ, specializing in branding, corporate headshots, portraiture, and commercial video production. As the owner of Mondlock Moments Media Studio—now located in the historic Van Horne House—Jeff brings a thoughtful, approachable teaching style to every workshop.With a background in both photography and video, Jeff is passionate about helping creatives and small business owners feel confident behind the camera. He loves breaking down technical concepts into simple, practical steps that students can immediately apply to their own work. Jeff also produces podcasts and leads regular portrait, lighting, and creative technique classes throughout the year.