Light is light series, Episode 4: What if there’s no Ambient light?
When natural light disappears, your strategy can’t. Whether it’s a rainy wedding day, a dark church, or a side room with fluorescent lighting, the ability to build light from scratch separates pros from beginners. In this blog, I’ll walk you through how I evaluate a room, build my light step by step, and pose with purpose to create cinematic portraits anywhere.
Las Vegas workshop tickets are live!! read this to save 85$
tickets are officially live! Join me in Las Vegas for an exclusive lighting and business workshop designed to level up your photography game — limited seats, lifetime impact.
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On March 2, 2026, we’ll be back at Nelson Ghost Town, Las Vegas with the legendary Julie Gayler for the most 🔥 off-camera flash workshop of the year. Cinematic portraits, step-by-step instruction, portfolio-worthy images, epic location, professional models dresses with wedding attire AND fine art portraiture, this is the one you don’t want to miss. Click HERE to save your seat.
And this year… we’ve raised the stakes.
👉Upgrade: Theory + Nelson Ghost Town Workshop — $850 (Only 10 seats for both classes, 20 seats for the desert class!). And if you are a member of “ The Braulio Way “, or have attended any of my previous workshops, type in promo code “BraulioWay10” for a 10% discount, that’s 85$ you’re saving for two incredible classes in the same day. But you have to hurry, these tickets will see fast.
This small-group intensive includes the Nelson workshop PLUS:
Dark Ceremonies, Solved: clean exposure & color even in brutal lighting.
Reception Mastery: my triangle of light setup for crisp, dimensional reception shots—fast.
Business Mindset That Works: pricing, positioning & scripts to book more and upsell without being salesy.
- Only 10 seats for the upgrade. Once they’re gone, this track closes forever. And if you are a member of my mentorship program or attended one of my previous workshops, save 85$ if you book both classes.
If you’ve been waiting for the workshop that separates the pros from the amateurs, this is it. Those who attend will walk away with the knowledge, the shots, and the confidence that others will wish they had.
Light is Light Series Ep 03: Using light with purpose on real wedding days.
From harsh sun to soft portraits, light is light. Learn how I used Sunny 16, lens choice, and posing to shape dramatic and romantic wedding images.
Light is light, series, ep 02: Natural light, The good, the bad, the ugly.
Natural light is the oldest ink in photography. Master it, and you’ll unlock the confidence to face any light, sun, shade, or flash, and write stories only you can tell.
Light is Light series, EP 01: But why Off Camera Flash tho?
Photography isn’t just pressing a button. It’s writing with light. Master off-camera flash, and you’ll never run out of ink.
How I Created a Cinematic Wedding Portrait that sells ,in Harsh Sunligh.
How to master posing, light, and flash for stunning wedding portraits under pressure.
VIDEO- How I Photograph a Bride on a Real Wedding Day
Forget styled shoots and perfect conditions. This is real wedding photography, tight timelines, harsh light, and no second chances. In this post, I walk you through exactly how I photograph a bride on a real wedding day, from posing to lighting to fast gear switches, all under pressure.
20 Scroll-Stopping Hooks for Event and Portrait Photographers
If your captions still sound like “Such a beautiful day with this lovely couple,” you’re doing it wrong. Your photos might be fire, but if your words don’t punch, no one’s stopping to care. These 20 hooks aren’t cute, they’re weapons. Use them to slice through the noise, grab attention by the throat, and make your work impossible to ignore. Ready to stop blending in? Good. Let’s go.
What’s Actually Working in Photography Marketing (and How to Use It Without Wasting Time)
Most photographers are out here hoping pretty pictures will get them booked. Meanwhile, the ones killing it are using emotional reels, smart blogging, and vendor networking like weapons. This blog breaks it all down, no fluff, just straight-up strategies you can steal and make your own.
Chapter 3: How I Became the Photographer Everyone in the Community Knew
Before the bookings… before the Bar Mitzvahs… I was scrubbing toilets. Then one day, still in my janitor uniform, I knocked on the synagogue director’s door and made a $50 offer that changed my life. No ads. No planners. Just grit, hustle, and straight-up initiative. This is how I went from invisible to booked solid — and what you better learn from it.
How a Missed Photographer Opened My Destiny
I was mopping floors in a synagogue when the photographer didn’t show up. In that moment, I stepped out of the shadows, grabbed my old camera, and said yes. This is the story of how I went from janitor to photographer, in the middle of a Brit Milah, with nothing but faith, grit, and a Canon Rebel in my trunk.
Chapter 2 – From Mop to photographer: How God Trained Me in Silence
Before I ever held a camera, I held a mop.
In the quiet halls of Canada’s largest synagogue, scrubbing floors and serving strangers, I learned the lessons that no classroom, no book, and no photo workshop could ever teach me. This is the story of how the Almighty prepared me for purpose—through exhaustion, silence, and a divine dance between light and shadow.
From Janitor to the pages of the New York Times. How it all started, Chapter one
From Janitor to Six-Figure Photographer: How Hustle, Grit, and a Chance Encounter Changed Everything
Before I picked up a camera, I was hustling tourists on the streets of Madeira, chasing tips and survival. This blog dives deep into the raw story of how I went from cleaning toilets to building one of Montreal’s most recognized photography brands. No fluff—just the truth, the struggle, and the mindset it takes to build something from nothing. Whether you're a photographer, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to escape the 9–5, this is the real blueprint.
Soft Light is Safe. Harsh Light is Legendary.
Want your portraits to look like they belong in a movie?
This blog breaks down how to use harsh, high-contrast lighting to create dramatic, cinematic images that command attention. From snoots to grids and tight flash control, learn how to sculpt with light, not just expose a scene.
Why Your Photos Still Look Flat: Mastering Soft Light Like a Pro
Soft light isn’t just about making your photos look pretty — it’s the difference between looking like a weekend warrior and a full-blown pro.
In this post, I’ll show you how to use size, distance, and diffusion to make your light wrap, glow, and flatter like it was handcrafted by the gods of portraiture themselves.
If your light still looks harsh, cheap, or flat… this is your wake-up call.
How to Shoot Stunning Wedding Photos in the Worst Possible Light (Yes, Even at Noon)
How to Shoot Stunning Wedding Photos in the Worst Possible Light outdoors
Open Shade: Your best hack when shooting in a bright sunny day without Off camera Flash
What’s open shade and why is it your best hack on a bright sunny day
Shooting Portraits In Less Than Ideal Locations: A Guide to Overcome Its Challenges
Struggling when shooting in less than ideal locations? This blog has all the answers for you
What Gear You NEED When Starting a Wedding Photography Business
Starting a wedding photography business means stepping into moments you only get once. That’s why the right gear isn’t optional. Its essential
So You Want to Be a Wedding Photographer? Good. Let’s Get Real.
So you want to be a wedding photographer? This isn’t just about pretty pictures — it’s about pressure, precision, and presence. In this raw, no-fluff post, I break down the truth behind starting in this industry, why assisting is your golden ticket, and how to build a career that actually lasts. If you're ready to stop guessing and start learning the real way — this is for you.