On 20 September 2025 I had the pleasure of attending “Framed in Light: Posing Couples with Medium Format Magic,” a three-hour masterclass led by the award-winning wedding photographer Scott Johnson from The Edge Photography at the Fujifilm House of Photography in London.

The session took place in Fujifilm’s fully equipped studio, complete with professional lighting and a range of backgrounds. We worked with two superb models, Grace Ellen McEwen and Ciaran Evans, whose natural rapport made them a joy to photograph (they are husband and wife in real life). Carl from Fujifilm kindly set up the lights for us and loaned me a Fujifilm GFX 100S II paired with the new GF 55 mm f/1.7 lens – my first real experience with a digital medium format camera.

Scott was incredibly generous with his knowledge. He demonstrated how to pose couples to create authentic connection, how to shape light to create flattering portraits or drama, and how to put clients at ease so their personalities shine through. Watching him work was inspiring; he explained every adjustment, starting from the feet and moving up to the head, making subtle changes for instance in hand placement, to the way he guided the couple towards the light for the perfect catch in their eyes.

Over the three hours I learned a tremendous amount:

• how to handle a medium format camera and appreciate the astonishing detail it delivers as well as the image quality offered by the GFX 100S II particularly in low light,
• how to direct models confidently, asking them to shift posture or angle for a more flattering line,
• how to use light deliberately to sculpt the scene and lift a portrait from good to exceptional.

I came away with 37 frames and selected nine images that I’m proud to share. More importantly, I left with practical techniques to strengthen my environmental portraiture, from posing and lighting to client interaction. The workshop more than met my expectations—it exceeded them.

Meeting Scott was a highlight in itself. His approachable style and willingness to share both technical insight and business tips made the experience invaluable. I highly recommend his workshops to any photographer looking to develop their portrait or wedding photography skills.

For me, Framed in Light was more than a masterclass; it was a reminder of the joy of learning, experimenting, and seeing light in new ways. I can’t wait to practise my new skills with friends and people I meet on the street, stopping them to ask for their portrait.

I’d love to hear which image catches your eye—let me know in a comment below.

Bruno Vinel