This lighting intensive workshop will explore Product and Tabletop photography from a practical perspective.

This workshop will illustrate how to light and meter a variety of surfaces, both reflective and transparent. Using various light sources and modifiers the student will create imagery of a diverse group of products.

As with all of our Lighting Intensive Workshops, expect to get lots of hands-on advice. The small class size means you will have lots of opportunities to shoot and walk away with many great pictures.

Your instructor will start the day with a series of lighting demonstrations and show you how to best photograph various products. Following this initial lecture and hands-on demonstration, the afternoon will be spent shooting.

You are invited to bring a selection of products you would like to work on photographing during the afternoon shooting session. We will have a selection of products available for students to work with as well, so don't worry if you cannot find a suitable product(s) to bring.

AM Session:

Lecture and lighting demonstrations.

PM Session:

Product shooting and critique.

Level:

Intermediate. Must be comfortable with personal camera operation. Some previous lighting knowledge required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 12 participants.

Equipment Needed:

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

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment 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 Product and Tabletop Lighting Workshop is taught by the following instructor:

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Please choose your workshop date from the registration table below.