Studio Lighting For Natural Light Photographers | Getting To Grips With Strobes And Softboxes
Studio Lighting For Natural Light Photographers | Getting To Grips
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Studio-Lighting-For-Natural-Light-Photographers-Getting-To-Grips-With-Strobes-And-Softboxes/1565780223
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by studio lighting, then you’re not alone! For a long time, I struggled to understand all the numbers, formulae and technical detail that seemed to be a necessary requirement for getting started with studio strobes, especially as I just wanted to get back to creating beautiful portraits!
I finally had a breakthrough, and realised that my knowledge of photographing people using windowlight was all I needed to get started.
If you’re reasonably confident with natural light photography, this tutorial will give you the confidence and skills to invest in, set-up and use your first studio light, including three very different lighting patterns you can create with just a single flash in a soft box.
This class covers:
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- Why I found studio lighting so confusing to start with (and the huge breakthrough that changed everything for me, bringing the fun and creativity back to my portrait photography)
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- The simple studio set-up I use everyday (and why the shape of your lighting modifier matters)
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- How to create a stunning studio-lit portrait using a Rembrandt lighting pattern
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- How to capture a beautiful studio-lit portrait using a Mask lighting pattern
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- How to photograph a dramatic studio-lit portrait using a Split lighting pattern
- The three benefits of studio strobe lighting over natural window light, and why it’s proved essential for my photography business