The single most beneficial skill that I taught myself as a photographer was how to light a scene. I was comfortable working with natural light and all of the problem solving that comes with that type of photography, but studio lighting and the realms of the studio itself was daunting to me. If this sounds like you, then you’ve landed in the right place.
In this class, we’re going to be demystifying the art of shooting in the studio. We’ll be looking at the basics of a studio, from understanding terminology that you might come across to diving into a few lighting techniques for you to have under your belt the next time you step into a studio.
This class will cover:
- The difference between strobe lighting and constant lighting
- Modifiers and how to attach them (particularly looking at softboxes, one of the most common modifiers)
- How to tether using CaptureOne and Adobe Lightroom
- Tips for shooting with film in the studio
- Various lighting ideas and breakdowns
For more information, please download the project resources for a cheat sheet on camera settings, additional lighting diagrams, and a glossary of key terminology and language that you might want to keep in mind.
