STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOPS

The studio light workshop is a one-day portrait workshop where we will discuss the key issues of working with flash light, improving your photography and building your business. During the training I put the main emphasis on the practical part, i.e. classic and creative ways of lighting with the use of 1-3 studio lamps. During the workshops, I touch on issues related to retouching photos, showing my editing workshop, but this part is not the main basis of the workshop programme.

We organise workshops on working with studio light in two modes:

• A group workshop is an intimate 4-person meeting where everyone has time to learn, take photos and correct their photographic habits. I make sure that each group has a similar level of advancement. 
• An individual workshop is a meeting addressing your specific needs. The programme of such a course is adjusted to your skills and experience.

The studio light workshop lasts about 10h. During the meeting we work with 1 or 2 models. I will show you my workshop – from A to Z, starting with the preparation of the studio, the choice of equipment that will facilitate your work in your studio, technical and organisational tips. We will discuss the principles of working with models – how to prepare the client for the session, how to take care of their comfort and well-being. I will teach you the rules of posing and choosing styling to emphasise your client’s beauty. I will discuss the theory of light selection (power, light angle, choice of modifiers). 

During the workshop we work with 1-3 flash units equipped with various light modifiers. We also work on an artificial window and with different backgrounds (Savage cardboard, art backgrounds). 

The workshop programme is as follows:

9.00 – 10.00 INTRODUCTION OR LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

As we will be working in a group, I would like you to get to know each other and talk about your photographic experiences so far and your expectations for the workshop. We will discuss basic studio equipment

10.00 – 12.00 THEORY OF WORKING WITH LIGHT

We will start with the basics related to the studio lighting technique (note: the subject of the training is mainly white light, we do not do neon frames using gels) . Do you know at what distance from the model and the background to place the lamp? At what height and angle to place the modifier? How to choose the power of the flash? What is the difference between a soft box and a beauty disk? How to use gates, snoots? When should I use a grid? What is rim light and backlight and when to use one and/or the other? How to create silhouette photos? How to “read” a photo and guess how it was “lit”? I will answer all these questions.

12.00 – 12.30 COFFEE BREAK

12.30 – 16.30 PRACTICE OR PHOTOGRAPHY PART

We will work with 1 or 2 models, we will create together several unique stylizations. Each styling will be done with a different light combination. We then work in rotation so that everyone can take the same number of photos. Frames will include classic fashion style (photographs on a white background), art photographs, in costumes and lingerie.

16.30 – 17.00 LUNCH BREAK

We work with 1 or 2 models, we will create together a few – a dozen unique stylizations. Each styling will be done with a different light combination. We then work in rotation so that everyone can take the same number of photos. Frames will include classic fashion style (photographs on a white background), art photographs, in costumes and lingerie.

17.00 – 19.00 EDITING / QUESTIONS

A hands-on part on photo editing in LR and PS (note: I use commercial stock, in the workshop I provide links to purchase tools, I do not give away stock, presets or plugins). This will be the time to answer your questions and concerns – prepare a list of your questions in advance.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Come to the workshop equipped with a DSRL camera and lens – preferably a 50mm (1.4 or 1.8) alternatively 85mm or 24-70mm. Bring a blank memory card, a charged battery, a phone charger and good humour and energy for an intensive day of learning. A computer is not required. If you are using quantum Navigator take it with you. 

At the workshop you will receive printed materials with the presentation, which you can use to take additional notes. After the workshop you will also receive a certificate of attendance for the studio light workshop.

If you are coming to the workshop from a city that is min. If you are coming to a city at least 200 km away from the place where the workshop takes place, I suggest arriving a day earlier to avoid being late or tired. I can help with the choice of accommodation.

After the workshop I am available online – each workshop group has its own separate group where I answer additional questions and help evaluate frames.

PRICE LIST:

INDIVIDUAL STYLED LIGHTING WORKSHOPS:  

• PRICE of individual studio photography workshops is $1200 (4800 PLN)
• SETTING THE TIME: please contact us to arrange a convenient time for you CONTACT
• THE RESERVATION is valid only after payment of non-returnable deposit of $240 (1000 PLN)
• Invoice: we issue VAT invoices – the condition to receive an invoice is to send your company details within 7 days of receiving the payment
• IMPORTANT: Payment of the deposit is tantamount to acceptance of the conditions of the photography workshop described here CONDITIONS OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS.

GROUP WORKSHOP ON STYDIAN LIGHTING:

• The gross price of a group workshop is $730 (3000 PLN) 
• DATES are available here CALENDAR OF WORKSHOPS
• RESERVATION is only valid after a non-refundable deposit of of $240 (1000 PLN) has been paid
• INVOICE: we issue VAT invoices – the condition to receive an invoice is to send your company details within 7 days of receiving the payment 
• IMPORTANT: Payment of the deposit is tantamount to acceptance of the conditions of the photography workshop described here CONDITIONS OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS.