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Learn the craft behind the light

Photography, Lightroom and Photoshop retouching workshops in Taiping, taught by an MPA (UK) Certified Professional.

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Training in Taiping

Whether you’ve just bought your first camera or you shoot weddings every weekend, these workshops give you practical skills you can use straight away.

Classes are taught by Ganabathi Arumugam, Certified Professional of the Master Photographers Association (UK) and international award winner, who has led portrait masterclasses in advanced lighting and Photoshop retouching at Ruby Studio, Ipoh. Choose an intake below and enrol online; your seat is confirmed once the fee is received.

Photographer Ganabathi Arumugam looking through a vintage Nikon camera

How the classes work

Small groups

Six to eight students, so you get real attention and time behind the camera.

Hands-on

Live models, real lighting setups and your own camera or laptop from the first hour.

Award-winning methods

The same lighting and hand retouching used in Ganabathi’s international award entries.

Certificate

Every workshop ends with a certificate of completion.

Choose your class

Pick an intake and enrol online. Prices are per seat.

Photographer Ganabathi Arumugam looking through a vintage Nikon camera

Beginner, 1 day, 9am to 5pm

Photography Fundamentals

Take control of your camera and start creating images you are proud of.

  • Camera modes and the exposure triangle
  • Composition, light and storytelling
  • Practical shoot at Taiping Lake Gardens
  • Personal feedback on your photos
  • Certificate of completion
RM450per seat
Bride in a pink silk saree praying with incense smoke and window light rays

Beginner to intermediate, 1 day, 9am to 5pm, bring your laptop

Lightroom Editing Masterclass

Edit faster and better with a professional Lightroom workflow.

  • Importing, culling and catalogues
  • Colour correction and grading
  • Beautiful skin tones for Malaysian skin
  • Presets and batch editing
  • Exporting for print and social media
RM450per seat
Smiling bride in a gold and brown saree holding her jasmine-decorated braid
Signature skill

Intermediate, 1 day, 9am to 5pm, bring your laptop

Photoshop Portrait Retouching

Retouch portraits by hand the way award-winning photographers do, no AI shortcuts.

  • Frequency separation and dodge & burn
  • Eyes, hair and fabric clean-up
  • Colour, mood and fine-art finishing
  • Actions to speed up your workflow
RM550per seat
Award-winning fine art portrait of a woman in a dark Victorian-style gown seated on an antique chair

Intermediate to advanced, 1 day, 9am to 6pm

Portrait Lighting Masterclass

From one light to three: the studio lighting behind Ganabathi's fine art portraits.

  • 1, 2 and 3-light setups
  • Modifiers and low-key fine art lighting
  • Live model shoot
  • Certificate of completion
RM650per seat
Indian bride in a green and red silk saree walking through carved temple doors with her bridesmaid

Advanced, 2 days (Sat & Sun), 9am to 6pm

Wedding Photography Pro Programme

Everything we know about covering Malaysian Indian weddings, from rituals to delivery.

  • Hindu wedding rituals and a shot plan
  • Posing couples and families
  • Flash in temples and halls
  • Culling, editing and album workflow
  • Pricing and running your photography business
RM1,500per seat
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All levels, 3 hours, pick your date

1-to-1 Private Mentorship

Personal coaching on exactly what you want to learn, at your pace.

  • 3 hours, one-to-one
  • Shooting, lighting or editing: you choose
  • Review of your own portfolio
RM350per session
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Before you enrol

Something else on your mind? Ask on WhatsApp.

What camera do I need?

Any DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls. For Lightroom and Photoshop classes, bring a laptop with the software installed (a free trial works).

How do I pay?

Enrol online and pay by bank transfer, DuitNow QR or at the studio. Your seat is confirmed as soon as payment is received.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, every workshop ends with a certificate of completion from Tinder Click Studio.

Can I have private lessons instead?

Yes. Book a one-to-one mentorship session on a date that suits you and focus on exactly what you want to learn.

Can the studio run a class for my company or school?

Yes, we run private group workshops. WhatsApp us with your group size and preferred dates.

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