Tara by BlackWatch

The principals and techniques you learn in this class will apply universally to all lighting situations and will help you whether you are using natural light, on camera flash or studio lights.

This is an exciting all day workshop for those who either want to begin learning, or brush up on the fundamentals of photography lighting with a concentration on studio portrait lighting.

Using a combination of theory and practical exercises, each student will bring their camera to the class, set up and meter lights, and take pictures of professional models. There will be a variety of lighting setups that students can later recreate from diagrams and pictures.

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Module I- Basics of exposure.
A quick review of exposure principles for the camera
including shutter, aperture, and ISO. Also tips on
settings for different types of shooting.

Module II- The Science of Light-
Covers light as it relates to photography. Learn how to
predict how light will behave in different applications
including reflection, diffusion, polarization, power, color,
and quality. Understand how shadow can be controlled
and used to create a sense of form.

Module III- Flash Photography-
Covers the interesting subject of flash photography,
how it differs from natural light and the different
techniques that can be used with flash.

Module IV- Lighting tools –
Each student will learn how to use a light meter as well
as learn all about studio lights and modifiers for flash
and natural light.

Module V- Portrait Lighting techniques-
Learn several different portrait lighting techniques for
standing and sitting subjects. Participants will set up
and meter lights as well as build their own
“Lighting Guide”

Terra by BlackWatch