DIY Studio Photography with Drue Photo

DIY Studio Photography with Drue Photo — studio-quality shots without hauling a studio

The gist: You can't pack a lighting rig in a carry-on, so this course teaches how to get studio-grade portraits and product shots using whatever's already in the room — a real skill for travelers shooting in hotel rooms or Airbnbs.

• Taught by a working brand photographer: Drue Schnelle (@druephoto) has shot for Lexar and Adidas, known for creative, resourceful shooting rather than relying on expensive gear.
• Built around available light: demonstrates shooting in tight spaces (a cramped staircase, in one example) using ambient light and reflective surfaces instead of studio strobes.
• No RGB lights required: covers slow shutter speeds and image compositing to create light-trail effects without carrying specialty lighting gear — ideal for packing light.
• Editing workflow included: Drue's entire edit process runs on an iPad with Affinity Photo, a genuinely travel-friendly setup compared to a full desktop rig.

On The Stalman Podcast, Drue discussed his iPad Pro-based editing and retouching approach in detail — the same lightweight, on-the-go workflow this course is built around.

Best for: traveling photographers who want professional-looking shots without carrying studio equipment. Skip it if: you already have access to a full studio setup and want advanced strobe lighting technique instead. Runs ~$25 — check the current price before buying.