Lighting Fundamentals: Making Lighting for Photography Easy

Overview

Welcome to the Fundamentals of Lighting!

This comprehensive photography course accommodates all skill levels and equipment types—from high-end DSLRs to smartphones. Learn to master any light source, be it a simple household lamp or a sophisticated studio strobe.

We will cover the essentials of how light works and demonstrate two different lighting setups, empowering you to create compelling and strikingly lit images.

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate photographer, this course offers valuable insights into natural and artificial lighting. Become adept at handling various lighting situations and gain confidence in your photography skills.

The highlights of this course include:

• Understanding the fundamentals of how light behaves
• Exploring different lighting types and their impact on photographs
• Techniques for shaping light to enhance detail and mood
• Creating two distinct, beautifully lit photographic setups
• Editing tips to further enhance your illuminated images

By applying practical scenarios and everyday examples, this course makes learning about lighting accessible and relevant.

At the end of this hour-long session, you will be equipped with a foundational understanding of lighting, ready to enhance your natural-light photography, explore creative ideas, and take your first steps in the photography world.

Brought to you by Skillshare, this course falls under both Photography and Lighting Design categories, ideal for anyone eager to dive deep into the art of lighting in photography.

Taught by

Fynn Badgley

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