Professional Lighting for Studio Photography

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Professional Lighting for Studio Photography provided by Domestika is a comprehensive online course. Professional Lighting for Studio Photography is taught by Scott McDermott. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Domestika. The course is taught in Englishand is $9.00. Visit the course page at Domestika for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Learn the fundamentals of lighting by exploring a variety of sources and set-ups to take your photo shoots to the next level

    • Introduction
    • The Fundamentals of Light
    • Basic Lighting Exercises
    • Theory in Practice
    • Final project
    Photography is a mix of art and science: the mechanics of how an image is made serves the creative concept.

    Light is a powerful narrative tool that allows photographers to capture the essence of their subjects. Mastering the technical aspects of light is what allows award-winning photographer Scott McDermott to take captivating portraits of acclaimed Hollywood celebrities and athletes, as well as collaborate with clients like AT&T, Starbucks, HBO, and Nike.

    In this online course, deepen your understanding of the fundamentals of light in photography. Learn how to use the mechanics of light in a photo shoot, and bring out the strong points of your subjects to create striking images. By the end of this course, you’ll have a new, versatile tool to add to your photography skill set.

Syllabus
    • About Me
    • Influences
    • The Light: Basic Properties
    • Types of Artificial Light
    • Working with Strobes
    • Common Light Modifiers
    • The Fundamentals in Action
    • Exponential Fall Off from Omni Directional Transmitted Light
    • Common Lighting Setups for Portraits
    • The White Background
    • Ring Flash and the Mandela Day Lighting
    • Mixing Strobe and Continuous Light
    • Shooting for Composite
    • Taste Level
    • Professional Lighting for Studio Photography