Conquering Crappy Light (Self-Paced)

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Learn the craft of capturing striking photos in any lighting scenario. Learn practical methods for handling direct sunlight, low light, mixed sources, and beyond, using minimal equipment. Build confidence in both shooting and post-processing so you can consistently put together beautiful, professional imagery.

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Professional photographers consistently pursue compelling moments, yet ideal lighting conditions rarely align with their schedules. This comprehensive photography course teaches you to overcome challenging lighting scenarios using straightforward techniques and basic equipment. You'll develop the confidence to enter any setting and produce beautiful, well-lit imagery.

Complete lesson outline:

Class Opening and Overview
Managing Direct Sunlight Challenges
Handling Fluorescent and Mixed Light Sources
Techniques for Low Light Photography
Problem Solving: Dappled Light, Backlighting, and Overcast Conditions
Configuring Your Camera for Difficult Lighting
Practical Exercise: Correcting Fluorescent Light
Focus Systems and Advanced Shooting Modes
Practical Exercise: Mixing Daylight with Tungsten Light
Flash Photography Fundamentals
Practical Exercise: Low Light Photography Without Flash
Practical Exercise: Low Light Photography With Flash Support
Course Recap and Student Q&A
Backlighting Problem Solving
Outdoor Low Light Solutions
Practical Exercise: Direct Sunlight Photography
Practical Exercise: Direct Sunlight With Shade Techniques
Practical Exercise: Direct Sunlight Combined With Flash and High Speed Sync
Practical Exercise: Dappled Light With Multiple Approaches
Practical Exercise: Open Shade and Covered Shade Photography
Practical Exercise: Overcast Conditions Without Flash
Practical Exercise: Overcast Conditions With Flash Support
Comprehensive Shooting Recap and Review
Event Photography Technique Kit
Wedding Photography Scenario Kit
Next Steps Learning Resources
File Management and DNG Workflow
Building Custom Color Profiles
Noise Reduction Using Lightroom
Color Checker Utilization and Technique
Post Production Fundamentals: Basic Image Adjustments
Post Production Workflows: Smart Objects and Color Processing

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Cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance of the class will be honored with a full refund. Students who cancel less than 48 hours prior to the start time of the class will receive a credit towards a future class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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