Photography Lighting: Professionally Light Your Photos

Improve Your Photography with Artificial Lighting: Flash Photography, Strobes, Portrait Lighting & More

What you'll learn

Understand the Fundamentals of Artificial Lighting: Recognize the essential concepts and principles behind flash photography, strobes, and other forms of artifi

Master Flash Photography: Uncover the nuances of on-camera and off-camera flash, syncing, and balancing flash with ambient light.

Operate Strobe Lights with Confidence: Discover the power of strobe lighting in creating dramatic effects and atmospheric mood.

Excel in Portrait Lighting: Delve deep into the art of portrait lighting and understand the techniques to highlight the features and expressions of your subject

Learn the Art of Color Gels: Experiment with color gels to introduce hues and to create unique color effects in your photography.

Efficiently Use Lighting Equipment: Become proficient in choosing and using different types of lighting equipment based on the requirements of your shots.

Execute Advanced Lighting Setups: Implement complex lighting scenarios for different genres of photography like portrait, landscape, product, and more.

Post-Process Lighting in Images: Refine your images in post-processing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, enhancing the effect of lighting even after

Create a Professional Lighting Setup on a Budget: Learn how to set up an efficient lighting system without breaking the bank, perfect for aspiring photographers

Requirements

You should understand basic photography concepts like aperture, ISO & shutterspeed.

While you do not need an external camera flash to take the course, it would be beneficial to have one so you can follow along and practice what you're learning.

Description

Immerse yourself in the world of artificial lighting and transform your photography with our comprehensive online course.Regardless of your skill level or experience, we welcome you to join us on a journey of illuminating exploration, uncovering the secrets of lighting that professional photographers master to create stunning visuals.The course is  designed to break down the complexities of artificial lighting into easy-to-watch lessons and real-world applications. You will be taken step by step from understanding the basics to the application of advanced lighting techniques used in professional photography. This isn't just a course; it's a ticket to a visual journey, harnessing light's transformative power to turn your photographs from good to breathtaking.What will you learn?Understand the Fundamentals of Artificial Lighting: Recognize the essential concepts and principles behind flash photography, strobes, and other forms of artificial lighting.Manipulate Light to Your Advantage: Learn to control and shape light, tailoring it to your artistic vision.Master Flash Photography: Uncover the nuances of on-camera and off-camera flash, syncing, and balancing flash with ambient light.Operate Strobe Lights with Confidence: Discover the power of strobe lighting in creating dramatic effects and atmospheric mood.Excel in Portrait Lighting: Delve deep into the art of portrait lighting and understand the techniques to highlight the features and expressions of your subjects.Learn the Art of Color Gels: Experiment with color gels to introduce hues and to create unique color effects in your photography.Efficiently Use Lighting Equipment: Become proficient in choosing and using different types of lighting equipment based on the requirements of your shots.Execute Advanced Lighting Setups: Implement complex lighting scenarios for different genres of photography like portrait, landscape, product, and more.Post-Process Lighting in Images: Refine your images in post-processing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, enhancing the effect of lighting even after the shot has been taken.Create a Professional Lighting Setup on a Budget: Learn how to set up an efficient lighting system without breaking the bank, perfect for aspiring photographers.Who Is This Course For?This course is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of photography enthusiasts. Whether you're a:Beginner Photographer: Who has just started out and is eager to understand the art and science behind good lighting. No prior knowledge of artificial lighting is required.Intermediate Photographer: Who has a basic understanding of photography but wants to level up by mastering artificial lighting techniques.Professional Photographer: Looking to refresh your skills, discover new trends, or gain a deeper understanding of artificial lighting concepts.Aspiring Artist: An illustrator, painter, or any artist who wants to understand light and shadow better to improve their artwork.Content Creator/Blogger: Who wants to capture eye-catching images for their website, blog, or social media platforms.Whatever your background, this course will guide you in creating beautifully lit photographs that resonate and captivate, serving as a launchpad to a deeper, more nuanced understanding of photography.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to the Lighting Course

Lecture 2 Where Your Photography Skills Should Be for This Course

Section 2: What is Light? And How to Use It?

Lecture 3 Natural light vs. Artificial light

Lecture 4 Built-In Flash vs. External Flash vs. Off Camera Flash vs. Strobe

Lecture 5 Common Terms to Know

Lecture 6 Lighting in Other Art Forms (Paintings & Movies)

Section 3: Lighting Demonstrations

Lecture 7 Three Point Lighting

Lecture 8 Lighting with a Single Constant Light

Lecture 9 Lighting with a Built-In Camera Flash

Lecture 10 Lighting with an On-Board External Camera Flash

Lecture 11 Lighting with an Off-Camera Flash / Strobe

Section 4: Lighting Styles

Lecture 12 Let's Recreate a Lady Gaga Photo

Lecture 13 Hard Light, Film Noir Lighting

Lecture 14 Split Lighting, Multi-Color Portrait

Lecture 15 Outdoor Portrait: Strobe vs. Sun

Section 5: Editing Your Flash Photos

Lecture 16 Tips for Editing Your Photos

Section 6: Conclusion

Lecture 17 Thank You

Beginner Photographers: Who has just started out and is eager to understand the art and science behind good lighting. No prior knowledge of artificial lighting is required.,Intermediate Photographers: Who has a basic understanding of photography but wants to level up by mastering artificial lighting techniques.,Professional Photographers: Looking to refresh your skills, discover new trends, or gain a deeper understanding of artificial lighting concepts.