Resources

Welcome to our Resources Hub, where you’ll find carefully curated guides, e-books, templates, and tools to help you master photography and grow your creative career. Some resources are free, while others are exclusive for members or available for purchase.

E-Books

Deep dive into photography, lighting, business, and creative techniques with these in-depth e-books.

 From Rejection to Resilience: A Creative’s Roadmap to Success (Paid)
 The Art of Light: A Light Deck Guide to Mastering Light (Paid)
 Guide for Filming in Portugal (Free PDF Download)

“From Rejection to Resilience: A Creative’s Roadmap to Success.”

 “The Art of Light: A Light Deck Guide to Mastering Light.” Templates & Tools:

Templates & Tools

Save time and streamline your creative process with professionally designed resources.

 Pricing Templates – Set your rates with confidence (Free for members)
 Lighting Diagrams – Step-by-step lighting setups (Paid)
 Creative Brief Templates – Plan your photoshoots like a pro (Free Download)
 Contract Templates – Protect your work and clients (Paid)

content Hub

Stay inspired and keep learning with our exclusive content from João Carlos and industry experts.

 Podcast: Listen to top creatives and photographers sharing insights.
Blog: Learn about lighting, storytelling, gear, and industry trends.

 

The Light Deck

Exclusive for mentor members.

Pro members receive selected cards.

The Light Deck is a comprehensive lighting reference system, combining visual guides with easy-to-follow techniques that photographers can use in real-time. Think of it as a playbook for light, packed with:

 Step-by-step lighting diagrams
 Real-world examples showcasing different lighting setups
 Tips on modifiers, angles, and intensity
 Troubleshooting solutions for common lighting challenges
 Creative inspiration to push your work to the next level

Designed for portrait, fashion, commercial, and fine art photographers, this deck is the perfect companion for those looking to improve their lighting skills and create consistently stunning images.

With over 130 light set-ups. lighting education & theory ( almost ) in your pocket. Photographers will be able to expand their lighting knowledge, gain inspiration and explore a new world of photo-shoot themes and ideas.

This guide was created with one idea in mind – to help photographers become more confident with lighting! Think of this as your Lightning playbook. Study it, memorize it, understand it and draw inspiration whenever you are planning a new project or get stuck on something you are currently working on.

In THE LIGHT DECK, I am going to share some of my favorite setups that work well for fashion, beauty, portrait, commercial, advertising, headshots, products, and even bridal shoots! This is the first time I’m sharing all of my lighting setups in such detail. I can’t wait to see how you utilize them to expand and elevate your photographic work to the next level but above all else! I want to help you understand the fundamentals of light and really up your game!

Helpful Guides

Join Light Syndicate Academy Membership to access:

 Monthly Creative Challenges – Improve your skills with hands-on projects.
 Live Q&A Sessions – Get direct feedback from João Carlos.
 Private Community Forum – Connect with like-minded creatives.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about our resources, contact us anytime!

 

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