This one day intensive workshop is designed to provide you with a strong understanding of natural light modification techniques for photographing people outdoors or in.

We will start off in the studio using a single light to simulate both window light and direct sunlight, focusing on mastering the five main portrait lighting styles, reviewing metering techniques and learning the lighting controls.

Working with models, we will also look at posing ideas, composition, environment and rapport. This class is a lot of fun with an emphasis on hands-on!

Topics covered:

• Understanding light – the four different characteristics
• Modifying light – four main techniques
• Equipment for light modification
• Review of Five Main Portrait Lighting Styles
• Posing, Rapport and Composition

9am-10:30am :

Lecture – four characteristics of light and five lighting styles.

10:30am to 10:45:

Break

10:45 to Noon:

Workshop – photographing in studio with a single light source and models.

Noon to 1pm:

Lunch and download digital images for discussion.

1pm-2pm:

Review Images – discuss additional lighting challenges and five portrait lighting styles.

2pm-4pm:

Outdoor demo and hands on workshop with models.

4:15pm to 5pm:

Review and questions.

Level:

Beginner/General Interest. Should be comfortable with personal camera operation.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Natural Light Portraiture Workshop is taught by the following instructor:

Read Aura's Biography

Please choose your workshop date from the registration table below.