Landscapes in a New Light

Sony Imaging Ambassador and Sony World Photography Award winner Liam Man presents a detailed exploration of how artificial light can fundamentally alter the way landscapes are seen and understood. Working with drone mounted lighting and extended, multi hour shooting processes, he demonstrates how selectively illuminating terrain reshapes familiar environments into images that feel both otherworldly and rooted in reality.

The session unpacks the creative and technical decisions behind producing this work in remote and physically demanding locations. It also reflects on how this approach has redefined his career path, from international recognition to collaborating with the United Nations on projects that draw attention to the accelerating loss of glaciers and fragile environments worldwide.

What you will take away:
• Practical insight into lighting large scale landscapes using drones and portable light sources
• A clear understanding of problem solving in extreme and remote environments
• Perspective on how experimental techniques can lead to meaningful cultural and environmental impact

Who this is for:
• Photographers seeking to expand into night, landscape, or light based practices
• Artists interested in pushing visual language beyond conventional aesthetics
• Students, curators, and educators exploring the intersection of photography, technology, and environmental storytelling