Sculpt and Shadow

Presented by UsedByDisney and SirDyllan and Praxium

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Please note our new doors closing time - 8:30PM!

This 45 minute workshop focuses on using a single light to sculpt an image to create a story written in shadow, lines, and negative space. We begin with a quick refresher on boudoir comfort language, consent, and agency.

We will concentrate on practical application of simple lighting techniques with minimal movement of equipment to add depth to your photographs. High powered and expensive equipment is not needed to create a good image.

While studios often use multiple lights to create their images, the same rules that apply to multiple lights apply to one, and often the inverse. We will focus on how to use single light sources to create soft, dramatic, and powerful images using common lighting techniques such as: Broad, Narrow, Rembrandt, Loop, Butterfly, Split, Silhouette, Upward, and Overhead lighting.

Bring your artistic brain, we’re going to get creative!

Doors open at 6:30 PM. No entry after 8:30PM.

The Venue

This event will take place at 1310 Mission Street in San Francisco. It is located in SoMa, near 9th and Mission, and is a 10 minute walk from the Civic Center/UN Plaza BART station.

Tickets

1. - Doors open at 6:30 PM. No entry after 8:30PM.
2. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door
3. No Refunds. All sales are Final.

Inclusivity & Safety

We warmly invite and encourage individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to attend our event. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel safe, respected, and celebrated. Your unique identity and experiences enrich our community, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with you.

Accessibility

The entrance to the space is on the ground floor and is fully-accessible, including a social area, play area, lockers, and two accessible all-gender bathrooms. The mezzanine level above the bathrooms can only be reached via stairs. There will be music playing throughout the night, and ear plugs may be available at the front desk. For further questions and accessibility requests, please reach out in advance by email to praxium@afterdark-sf.com

About the Instructors

UsedByDisney (she/her or they/them) has been in the community since 2014, both publicly and privately. They began photographing professionally in 2018 and now specialize in boudoir and erotic photography, creating images that help clients feel seen, confident, and connected to their self-love, sensuality, romance, and inner deity energy. She strives to make photography welcoming and comfortable for everyone, regardless of background, ability, or skill level. Beyond the camera, they lead the East Bay Elegance Munch, assist with Solano County poly support, and help organize local community events—building spaces that feel inclusive, respectful, and genuinely supportive for all.

SirDyllan is a Disabled, Queer, Polyamorous Leatherman and Activist. First published for lighting in 2000, as a photographer in 2006, and in multiple publications over the decades, he has studied photography since childhood through apprenticeship, self-discipline, and classes. Beyond events, His focuses are Portraiture, Glamour and Boudoir. Sir Dyllan often volunteers behind the lens with local groups and at events as a way to give back to the community and to uplift others. When not photographing, He tries to hold space for others, and participate in or lead classes/discussions on the topics of Kink, Leather, Power/Authority Exchange/Transfer, and Polyamory. Find Him at His website.

About Praxium

Praxium is a center for kink and sex-positive education, dedicated to building community and expanding knowledge. We honor the rich traditions of the queer leather and kink communities while striving to create a more inclusive, consent-driven culture.

We provide high-quality education - both foundational and advanced - that empowers individuals to explore, play, and connect with confidence and agency. We believe in fostering spaces that support learning, curiosity, and personal growth.

Whether you're new to kink or a seasoned player, Praxium offers opportunities to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and engage with a thriving community. Reach out to learn more about our classes or how to collaborate with us by emailing us at praxium@afterdark-sf.com