Studio Lighting

This one-day course will cover the principles and theory of photographic lighting and relate these to the studio environment by practical demonstration and hands on application. You will shoot portraits of fellow students, so that you can see and record of the lighting and its effects. At the end of the course you will go home with a number of studio portraits that you can add to your portfolio.

Topics Covered

• Theory of photographic lighting
• Contemporary studio practice
• How to use studio equipment
• How to deconstruct and recreate lighting techniques

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Assemble and operate studio lighting equipment with confidence
• Be aware of different lighting techniques used in various photographic genres
• Assess the most appropriate lighting set-up for a given subject and create it in an efficient manner

Who Should Attend
Aspiring photographers and enthusiasts wishing to increase their skills.

Level
Intermediate: You will need a basic understanding of the fundamentals of photography.

Follow Up Courses
After you have completed this course you may want to continue your digital education with Adobe Photoshop for Photographers: Beginners.