Exploring Lighting

Frequency

Six sessions every other week, 90–120 min/session, once/yr

Format

Zoom (recorded session), email support

Size

4–6 participants

Who is this for

Anyone looking to strengthen their basic photography skills.

Cost

$400

Explore the tools that shape light to be able to create powerful images that provoke a strong emotional response.

We'll explore

Lighting is a foundational skill of photography. Being able to shape and control light to create images with dimension and an emotional punch is key to impactful photography. 

We will explore lighting from both a photographic and cinematic perspective. Using specific lighting techniques and tools to expand and reinforce the story. Creating images that create a strong emotional response.

As you explore lighting terms and tools, you will begin to develop your own style and approach to this fundamental photographic skill. 

SKILLS GAINED

To expand your photographic skills and confidence we will explore the following lighting concepts:

  • Hard Light vs Soft Light
  • High Key vs Low Key
  • Broad Side vs Short Side
  • Motivational Lighting
  • Using Complimentary Colors
  • Atmospheric Haze

Through hands on exploration you will gain the following skills:

  • More confidence in your lighting skills
  • Understand key cinematic lighting concepts
  • Learn to control, bend and diffuse light.

What they say

"If you want to add more interest to your toy photography, Composition is a great place to start."
— Jennie, July 2024
"[You] should be part of these workshops because you really learn from someone who knows what she is doing, besides the feedback that you receive from the participants."
— Luis, April 2024
“I have taken other classes on creativity but something about your approach is completely different and I “see” now what’s been missing in my photography.”
— JANE S., JANUARY 2021