Master Photography Lighting!
For the first time ever Cat is revealing her lighting techniques developed over her 20 year career as a professional photographer.
Want to know her secrets?
"Does the thought of using flashes and strobes in your work intrigue you, but at the same time terrify you? I totally get it! I started my career as a studio photographer and initially found mixing of camera flash with natural light completely baffling, and that's why I have broken it down into this digestible lighting class so you can learn exactly how I use flash to create my distinctive style and how you can use it to create yours as well!" -Cat
When?
LAUNCH DATE TBC
Coming soon! These unique masterclass videos will teach a range of techniques, from on-location off-camera flash to colourful studio gel lighting, all inspired by Cat’s signature style. Join the waitlist for first access and an exclusive launch offer!
Where?
The comfort of your own home!
These videos can be watched at your own pace so that you can see exactly how Cat use flash with dogs either in the studio or out and about on location.
OFF CAMERA FLASH MASTERCLASS
Cat shows how she uses OCF to create controlled, emotive dog portraits outdoors. Equipment, camera settings, shaping light, troubleshooting common issues, and simple editing processes are all covered. You’ll come away with the confidence to create beautiful light in any environment, without relying on what the sun is doing to capture stunning portraits.
What to expect?
GEL LIGHTING CLASS
Cat shows how to transform a classic studio setup to create bold, vibrant studio portraits using coloured gel lighting. You’ll see how she sets up and positions gels, chooses colour combinations, shapes light, and photographs dogs creatively within a studio environment.
Cat also guides you through her full Colour Sessions process, covering everything from the equipment needed and camera settings to shooting techniques and editing the final images.
What to expect?
Meet Your Instructor
Cat Race
Experience
Cat has 20 years of experience within the photography industry and has been a professional dog photographer since 2013. Over the years, she has worked with clients from across Europe and America.
She first began offering workshops in 2019 and has since spoken at conferences both in the UK and internationally. Cat has also taught for brands including Wex Photo Video and Sony.
Publications
Cat has been featured in both national and international press, from The Times to Digital Photographer magazine. She has won multiple awards, including the British Photography Awards and the Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year awards.
She has also served as a judge for the likes of the International Pet Photography Awards and the Dog Photography Awards.
Awards
Cat has placed 1st twice and 2nd twice in the Dog Photographer of the Year awards and runner up in the British Photography Awards along with a highly Commended Photographer of the Year award from the British Institute of Photography.
What else is available with the classes?
Support
Access to Cat's private support group for ongoing questions from the classes
Social Media Tips
A 60 day content calendar, and two months worth of content ideas
Business Webinairs
Live recordings: Cat\s live Client warm-up calls, design appointment process, how to generate leads + more
Bonus Class
Previously unreleased on-location OFC bonus class from Cat
Improved confidence
During your next on location session
You will have the confidence to incorporate off-camera flash in a number of different creative ways in your portraits and be able to shoot regardless of what the environment is doing. No longer will you be dictated to by the weather gods!
During your next studio session
You will know how to set up for and create colourful photographs in a studio environment, be that on your own premises or your clients home to create studio portraits that are a totally different to the rest.
See more behind-the-scenes dog photography on YouTube:
Q & A
You will need SLR or mirrorless camera and access to basic lighting equipment in order to get the most out of these classes. Everything you need for each class will be listed out at the beginning of each video.
You should have a basic understanding of dog photography to get the most out of these classes.
The On-Location Off-Camera Flash (OCF) class is designed for photographers who already shoot in natural light and want to start incorporating off-camera flash into their portraits, or develop their existing understanding of OCF techniques outdoors. It’s also a great option for studio photographers who want to take their photography outside and learn how to blend flash with natural light on location.
The Gel Lighting class is ideal for photographers who want to develop their studio skills and gain a better understanding of creative gel lighting techniques. It’s perfect for photographers who already shoot outdoors and want to start exploring studio photography, as well as studio photographers looking to elevate their work with more colourful and dynamic lighting setups.
If you already use basic strobe lighting and shoot in a studio, this class will help you move beyond simply lighting a subject and start using light more creatively.
You’ll gain insight into how Cat uses coloured gels to create the distinctive style behind her Colour Sessions work. The class focuses not just on technical setup, but on developing more dynamic, artistic images using light in a way that feels intentional, expressive, and visually unique.
You’ll also see Cat’s full creative process in action from concept and setup through to camera settings, problem-solving, and final image creation, helping you refine your own workflow and push your studio work to the next level.
Each class is around an hour long and is broken down into several bite-sized sections, allowing you to either watch the full masterclass in one sitting or work through it in more digestible chunks at your own pace.
You’ll also be able to rewatch the classes as many times as you like, giving you plenty of opportunity to fully absorb the information and revisit techniques whenever you need to.
The messaging in both of these classes is primarily aimed at dog photographers, but the techniques can be applied to any animal and even human photography. While the subjects may be dogs, the lighting techniques, creative approaches, and technical skills taught throughout the courses are relevant far beyond dog photography alone.
Cat has never previously shared her understanding of light and the techniques she has developed over the past 20 years, from first learning professional photography within a studio environment to later taking her camera outdoors.
These two unique courses are both deeply focused around light, teaching both studio and outdoor lighting techniques through Cat’s distinctive creative approach and individual style.
Yes, absolutely, there will be a special package available for photographers interested in purchasing both classes
Yes, absolutely! Just reach out to hello@catsdog.co.uk and let us know who you want to gift access to these classes to.
Payment plans will be available to allow you to spread the cost of the investment. More information to follow on launch.
The Wait List
Pop in your details to be the first notified when the classes go live, and to get early access to the special launch offer!