Fright in Focus with Zeus Ramirez

This cinematic horror photography workshop is set against the forests, trails, and historic landscapes of Seattle’s Discovery Park. Inspired by Southern Gothic horror, classic vampire films, werewolf folklore, and the eerie beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Zeus Ramirez will guide you as build scenes that feel pulled from a forgotten horror film candlelit rituals in the woods, mysterious figures emerging from the darkness, vampires wandering through the night, and the possibility of something much worse hiding just outside the frame. We’ll focus on practical lighting, atmosphere, composition, movement, and in-camera effects to create images that feel haunting and cinematic rather than staged. The goal is to create photos that tell a story and leave something unexplained.

What to bring:

• Your camera
• A preferred lens for portraiture (focal lengths in the 24-135mm range recommended)
• An SD card
• A headlamp or flashlight
• Comfortable weather resistant walking shoes that you don't mind walking on grass or trails with.
• Comfortable layers to stay warm in the evening after the sun goes down.

Where to meet:

The group will meet at the Chapel in the Ft. Lawton Historic District of Discovery Park. We recommend parking in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot which is only a four minute walk away from the Chapel.

Loaner gear:

TRY OUT TAMRON LENSES FOR FREE! Tamron representatives will be on hand with a selection of lenses available to borrow free of charge during the workshop. A variety of camera mounts will be available, including Sony E, Canon RF-S, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and select DSLR mounts, giving you the opportunity to try different lenses and discover how they can shape your creative approach.

The story continues in the post-processing class at Glazer’s Camera, in the second floor Classroom, where we’ll take the images created during Fright in Focus and push them further into their cinematic world. Zeus will take you through his process for turning a raw photograph into a finished image, including color grading, contrast, selective lighting, environmental cleanup, atmospheric effects, and subtle compositing. We’ll look at how small decisions in Photoshop and Lightroom can completely change the mood and story of an image transforming a straightforward location photograph into something that feels like a frame from a film. The class will focus on creating a cohesive visual language while still keeping the photograph grounded in the original capture.

Where to meet:

Glazer's Camera - 2nd Floor Classroom

Hi friends, Zeus here. I’m a Seattle-based director, director of photography, photo designer, and video creator with over a decade of experience capturing cinematic portraits, adventurous couples sessions, elopements, editorial campaigns, and narrative-driven films. I specialize in eliciting authentic emotion and turning moments into visual stories that feel straight out of a movie.

My work blends practical lighting, in-camera effects, editorial direction, and cinematic camera movement to create imagery and films that are intimate, bold, and transportive. Whether you need a wedding film, a commercial video, a branded short, or photographic content that resonates, I craft visuals that tell your story with intention.

Based in Seattle, I collaborate with couples, brands, and creative teams to deliver photo and video work that feels personal and unforgettable. Let’s create something cinematic together.

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