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Take Control of Your Light

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Description In a photographer’s perfect world, the lighting is always just right, but in reality, it’s often too bright or even nonexistent. Learn photography lighting basics by joining “Light Right” author and photography instructor Brad Bartholomew, and you’ll discover how to tackle those tricky lighting scenarios. Begin with the fundamentals of light, from analyzing your subject to using key lights, fill lights and backlights. Then, you’ll find out how to create dimension, separation, texture and drama in your images using different types of light. Want to put subjects in the best possible light? Brad will give you tips for photographing people and capturing their unique stories. Don’t worry if you’re caught in low lighting! You’ll discover tricks for using available light, adding your own and achieving balance when there are too many lights or color temperatures in your shot. Plus, Brad will guide you through setting up a lighting scheme from scratch.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Understanding Light
  • Lighting Outcomes
  • Lighting to Flatter
  • Shooting in Low Light
  • Multiple Light Sources
  • Take Control of Your Light

Taught by

Brad Bartholomew

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