This one day intensive workshop is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the practical aspects of working with studio lighting.

We will concentrate on the safety and practicalities of setting up and working with studio strobe and hot lights.

We will also begin the investigation of light controls both from a practical as well as a theoretical point of view.

In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to create and photograph using the five basic lighting styles for portraiture.

We will be using a digital camera for demonstrations but you will be expected to use your own camera for the studio shoots. You may use either film or digital cameras in this workshop.

AM Session:

Lecture and lighting demonstrations.

PM Session:

Studio shoot with professional models and lighting set-ups.

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate. Must be comfortable with personal camera operation.

Enrollment:

Maximum 12 participants.

Equipment Needed:

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

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting 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 Practical Studio Lighting Workshop is taught by the following instructors:

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Read Kaj's Biography

Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.