The Complete Lighting and Shooting Workshop
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Photographing a professional model in several genres with varying lighting setups (you will be amazed at the high quality controlled lighting results)
- Setting up your camera in manual mode for perfect studio results (no manual mode experience required)
- Understanding core light theory (hard vs soft light)
- Controlling "falloff" as a method of lighting single persons, groups, and affecting the light in your background all at the same time
- Making the best choice about the focal length for the shot
- Understanding the light modifiers you can use to design the specific lighting for a shot, and then getting hands-on setup experience
- Controlling the strobes (lights) - all about power, metering, controlling exposure
- Demonstration of a tethered workflow to allow real-time image capture on a computer for greater preview ability when shooting live
- How to use a light meter for precise light measurement of the subject
- Use of umbrellas, strip boxes, octaboxes, beauty dishes and more
- Prior to the event,2-3 weeks following the event, you will receive a comprehensive set of student notes including lighting diagrams for all of the workshop setups, extra information about retouching, a buying guide and a gallery featuring images created during the workshop event
- In warm weather seasons, the workshop will also explore shooting with strobes in an outdoor setting to mix natural light and studio light to perfectly balance and control lighting outdoors. See our customer reviews here.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
If you've ever been curious about how professional photographers light their subjects to achieve stunning results, this workshop is for you. You’ll gain the skills and techniques to master lighting setups independently, with expert guidance on which gear to use and why.
No previous lighting experience is required, making this course ideal for beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge.
Please note, seating is limited to just eight attendees to ensure a focused, hands-on learning experience.
GEAR REQUIREMENTS
Seating for this workshop is limited to eight attendees, ensuring a personalized and hands-on experience. To participate, you’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lens capability and a hot shoe, as we will provide the transmitter for lighting control.
An ideal lens choice is between 50mm and 100mm, though focal lengths over 100mm can also be very beneficial, and you should bring along a longer focal length lens if you have one. .
Be sure to bring fully charged batteries and a memory card, with a backup card recommended. No additional flash gear is necessary, as all lighting equipment will be provided.
Please note: if you have a Canon SL3 or T7 camera, please note that Canon has disabled radio trigger functionality in these models, and are therefore not suitable for the workshop.
OUR LOCATION
Studio 311 is located at 9 Davies Ave in downtown Toronto. It is a fully equipped, professional photography studio which is the perfect venue for this event. With plenty of shooting space and all of the gear needed for a successful day of shooting. Easily accessible by TTC with plenty of parking options in the area. Specific details will be shared with registered attendees a week before the event.
