Are you interested in using strobe photography to take portraits but don’t know where to start?
In this one-day workshop, we will start from the very beginning in a lecture setting, covering the basics of studio lighting and then progress to a three light setup photographing a model.
Topics include
- The different types of lighting equipment available for the studio
• How to safely operate studio lighting equipment
• The difference between LED, CFL and strobe technologies
• A look at the different types of modifiers available – umbrellas, softboxes, etc. and how they change the look of a photo
• What is sync speed and why it is important
• Various methods to connect your camera to strobe lights
From there we will move into a hands-on workshop environment setting up the studio and photographing a model. We will start with a one light set up and add lights one at a time to create a classic three light portrait.
Concepts covered in the workshop are
- Placement of lights to control the look of the photograph
• How to use lighting modifiers to change the quality of the light
• Using a light meter to improve exposure accuracy
• Posing your subject for a more flattering look
• Interacting with your subject to make them comfortable
Everyone in the class will have the opportunity to photograph a model in each lighting setup. The class is limited to 10 students.
Equipment Required
- DSLR or Mirrorless camera with charged batteries
• Clear Memory Cards
• Any and all lenses you hope to use
About the Instructor
Xavier DeLaPaz is the main instructor at Photos On The Vine. He has been in the photography business for over 20 years. He started out in photography retail in his early years, managing several camera stores in the DFW area and also teaching basic photography and professional studio setup and lighting. In 2005, he then went on to develop and patent photographic lighting products.
Minimum Enrollment
This class needs a minimum number of students to enroll before the class can “make.” If the minimum enrollment has not been met two business days before the class begins, the class will be cancelled. All students who enrolled in the class will be notified by telephone or email, and may transfer to a different class or be issued a refund (see refund procedure). We encourage all students to enroll as soon as registration begins.
Refunds
Unless otherwise stated, class refunds are only issued to customers that provide notice no later than two business days prior to the class. Refunds will not be issued to customers who sign up for a class but fail to attend.
How to Reschedule or Cancel a Class
Please contact Photos On The Vine at 817-888-3760 or email us to cancel a class.
