Advanced Studio Lighting LIVE w/Tom Hopkins

Welcome to the Advanced Portrait Studio Lighting workshop, where you will learn the skills and techniques to create stunning, professional-grade portraits using studio lighting.

In this workshop, we will cover a range of advanced lighting setups and techniques, including:

• Multi-light setups: You will learn how to use multiple light sources to create a variety of dramatic and subtle effects. We will cover key light, fill light, rim light, hair light, and background light setups, and how to balance them for different effects.
• Modifiers: You will learn how to use light modifiers such as umbrellas, softboxes, reflectors, and diffusers to control the quality, direction, and intensity of light, and create different moods and styles.
• High-key and low-key lighting: You will learn how to create high-key and low-key lighting effects, which are ideal for creating bright and airy or dark and moody portraits.
• Color gels: You will learn how to use color gels to add creative color effects to your portraits
• Posing and composition: You will learn how to work with your subjects to create dynamic and flattering poses, and how to compose your shots to maximize the impact of your lighting setup.

Throughout the workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice your skills and techniques by photographing a professional model in a variety of settings, including portrait, beauty, and fashion photography. You will receive personalized feedback and guidance from Tom, who will help you refine your lighting and posing skills to create stunning, professional-grade portraits.

By the end of this workshop, you will have the knowledge and confidence to create sophisticated, studio-quality portraits that will impress clients and stand out from the competition. Whether you are a professional photographer looking to expand your skills or an enthusiast looking to take your photography to the next level, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn from Tom experts and take your skills to new heights.

What to Bring: Bring your camera, 70-200mm focal length works best.

You should have a basic knowledge of your camera settings, including shutter, aperture and ISO and how to change them in your camera.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kenmore Camera, 6708 NE 181st St, Kenmore, United States