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Taking the Fear Out Of Low Light Photography

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Overview

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Lots of things worth shooting don’t happen under studio lights. You have to learn to use the light you have if you want to take fantastic photographs in low-light situations. Join photographer Jared Polin, the Fro from FroKnowsPhoto.com, for a review of what it takes to capture stunning images in low light.

In this course, you’ll learn how to read and work with the light in any situation and master the basics of low light photography. Jared will show you how to troubleshoot on the fly to get proper exposure and the perfect image, every time. You’ll develop the skills needed to walk into any lighting situation and know exactly what to do. Jared will take you out on location and show you just how far you can push your camera’s ISO and you’ll master techniques you can use to photograph moving bodies, tight spaces, dark halls, live concerts while managing noise and grain. You’ll also get insight on the post-production process that works best for low light photography.

This hands-on course is an essential experience for beginner photographers seeking to confidently approach any low-lighting situation. You’ll learn how to take awesome photos under low-light and in the real world.

Syllabus

  • Getting into a Show
  • Pit Etiquette
  • Shoot: Stage Sound Check
  • Shoot: Stage Mixed Lighting
  • Shoot: Stage Multiple Shooters
  • Low Light Q&A
  • Shoot: Greenroom Pre Show
  • Shoot: Greenroom Post Show
  • Shoot: Greenroom Solo
  • Concert: Critique and Edit
  • Concert: D 3300 Photo Critique and Edit
  • Greenroom: Photo Critique and Edit
  • Student Image Critique
  • Crossfit Shoot D-3300
  • Crossfit Shoot Nikon D-610
  • Crossfit Q&A
  • Car Garage Shoot: Under the Hood
  • Car Garage Shoot: Under the Car
  • Car Garage Shoot: Detail Shots
  • Car Garage Shoot: Critique and Q&A
  • Viewer's Photos Critiqued: Part 1
  • Viewer's Photos Critiqued: Part 2
  • Shoot: Baby and Mother
  • Post Processing: Baby Images
  • Baby Images Q&A and Reveal
  • Shoot: Basketball
  • Post Processing: Basketball Images
  • Viewer's Photos Critiqued: Part 3
  • Viewer's Photos Critiqued: Part 4
  • Business, Branding, and Marketing Q&A Part 1
  • Business, Branding, and Marketing Q&A Part 2

Taught by

Jared Polin

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