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Learn the art of lighting design in the heart of NYC, with classes covering everything from basic lighting techniques to advanced concepts in stage and architectural lighting.

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Field Guide IV: The Studio

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

This two-part Field Guide is perfect for photographers who need an introduction to lighting indoors for product shots, portraits or high-end fashion. You'll learn the basic principles of lighting using daylight-balanced strobes, hot-lights (tungsten), softboxes, and how they all work together. Emphasis is on both technical concepts and creative control, helping you become more comfortable and confident with external lights. Session 1 will focus...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$140

2 sessions

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Night Photography: Sources and Influences

Aperture Foundation

Nocturnal illumination, weather phenomena and differing temperatures of electric light lend an eerie quality to Todd Hido’s unique landscape photographs and portraits. Join Hido as he shares his expertise in a weekend workshop for artists and documentarians alike.  The course will cover the experiences, strategies, and influences that form and shape a photographer’s career. He will candidly present his own work and provide answers...

All levels 18 and older
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Remote Learning: Understanding Light

Princeton Photo Workshop

You'll be attending your class with your instructor LIVE, just like in your real-life class. One of the most important components of any good image is light. Understanding how to find it, manipulate it, and using the best kind for a particular subject, can be challenging for anyone starting out. Part 1: Sunday, December 6, 2020, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm We'll examine light in its natural and man-made forms, starting with the importance of becoming “A...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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Lighting for Vlogs & other Video Projects

International Film Institute of New York

This course is designed for individuals looking to explore video lighting or for intermediate vloggers looking to expand their on-set tool kit for more professional looking videos.  Whether you are a business, individual, presenter,beauty guru, or online video star, look your best on screen. Master lighting yourself or presenters, regardless of your genre or location.  Introduction / Discussion Get to know production lighting equipment...

(5) Intermediate 16 and older
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$199
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The Power of Light (2 weeks)

BKC @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

How can light add magic to an image? How can your awareness of the sun make your images shine? Through this two-session online workshop we’ll examine the basic principles of light and how these details can influence the visual and emotive qualities of an image. You’ll learn how to understand and appreciate the different visual results you can achieve using available light.  In our first week, we’ll cover the technical and aesthetic qualities...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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$79

2 sessions

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Front Light, Side Light, Back Light, Best Light

Princeton Photo Workshop @ 22 Harlingen Rd, Belle Mead, NJ

One of the most important components of any good image is light. Understanding how to find it, manipulate it, and using the best kind for a particular subject, can be challenging for anyone starting out. In this class, we'll examine light in its natural and man-made forms. We begin by discussing the importance of becoming “A Student of Light”, with images showing the effects of different kinds of light on various subjects and techniques to achieve...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$189
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Flash Photography on a Budget

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ

Flash seems scary, we get it. It’s intimidating. It’s expensive. It never looks good. But developing your command of flash techniques expands your options and allows you to explore new areas of photography. In this class, we debunk the myths and show you how to achieve professional results without spending a small fortune! Whether you want to photograph people or objects, we'll help you get comfortable with basic flash techniques by working...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$199
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Photographing People (with Live Model)

Princeton Photo Workshop @ 20 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ

Pictures of the people in our lives are among our most cherished possessions. Developing the skills to make creative, enduring photos enables you to preserve the essence of a person at a moment in time. During the class, you'll learn how to set up the shot and direct non-professionals like family and friends, how to use wardrobe, props and color, how to use natural and indoor light with a basic reflector to make your images more compelling and we'll...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$199
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Fundamentals of Digital Photography: Working with Light

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ

Light is the foundational element in every photograph, from landscape to still life to portraits. In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to use light to improve our images, experimenting with artificial light in the studio and natural outdoors. Outdoors, we’ll work with the sun/cloud conditions as we make street and landscape photographs. Indoors, we'll learn how to work with studio lighting to create light on demand, anytime you need it....

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$199
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How to Use Light in Photography

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Exact Location TBD, Ringoes, NJ

Discover the secrets of using light to enhance your photography skills through a hands-on workshop at Princeton Photo Workshop. From natural outdoor lighting to creating perfect light in the studio, this course will elevate your photography to new heights. Unleash your creativity and master the art of lighting in every photograph.

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$199
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Studio Lighting Course

LeVue Studios Photography School @ 833 Broadway, New York, NY

Recommended for the “sorta know-it-all” You want to be in the studio like those professionals you see on ANTM or GLOW UP. You hear words like “strobes, modifiers, 1 stop, butterfly scrim”. BUT WTF does all this mean!? Learn how to gain control when photographing in a studio setting. Get comfortable with hands-on practice in a working studio. You will learn 20+ light setups using 1-4 lights, creative lighting, color usage, freezing motion,...

Intermediate 16 and older
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$500

6 sessions

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