Lighting 101 Workshop - Equipment
- March 7 · 6:30 PM
Does the concept of using flash, strobe, or continuous lights frighten you a bit, or make you curious?
Do you have lights you bought six years ago but rarely used, and now want to see what you can do with them?
Are you considering supplementing your camera bag with lights so you can be more creative or efficient?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes", or you simply have a curiosity about what's out there, this is the class for you.
The first in a three-part series, we'll explain different types of lights and lighting equipment, differences between them, costs, where to get them, and how to put them to use.
You'll learn how to put together an entire lighting kit within your budget, regardless of whether that budget is $200 or $20,000. And you'll get to see, feel, and play with the equipment. Well, except for the $25,000 Profoto kit which our insurance company won't allow.
Equipment that will be covered, demonstrated, and available includes:
- Speedlights (camera flashes)
- Studio strobes
- Cold lights
- Light modifiers:
- Softboxes
- Beauty dishes
- Grids
- Barndoors
- Snoots
- Shells
- Gels
- and many more
- Stands
- Remote triggers (cheapies and the good stuff)
- Light meters
- Brackets
- and more
Bring a dSLR with a hot shoe mount if you'd like to try these out, but we'll have a camera body or three for you to play with. Sony camera owners should bring their hotshoe adapter to they can accept standard hotshoe mounts.
Note that while there will be several demonstrations (such as how to use a light meter effectively),this workshop is not a "how to". We'll cover different types of portrait lighting setups in the second part next month. This workshop is meant to provide you with a good basis of understanding of possible off-camera lighting gear, whether it's something you want to pursue (you do), and how to go about doing so. Even those familiar with using off-camera lighting will get something out of this workshop, though.
If you have questions, post them below so everyone can see the question and the forthcoming response. If you wish to send a private message instead, email the Event Organizer (that's me) through the Meetup site.
The small fee covers space and equipment rentals, and the required insurance.
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Mike S
As usual, a great session. Thank you John for the preparation, presentation, hands-on, and super handout. It's a lot better than watching a YouTube video!!
April 5
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David J. Murray
Very enjoyable and informative. Thanks so much John, and also every one else who shared their knowledge, enthusiasm, PocketWizards, and faces!
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Bill Moore
Look, I'm a photographer in my sixties who never had an art class in my life, so I'm trying to catch up. On Sunday night there's something special at the Kittery Art Association Gallery in Kittery Point, a lecture on art. Here's the info: https://www.facebook.com/kittery...
March 19
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Tony Nicholls
Thanks for a great meeting. Very informative and well worth the journey. A great turnout. Now I just have to win the lottery.
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Jed Shepard
Thank you for all your time and effort putting this on and thanks to the gentleman from Lensprotogo. It was an extremely meaningful workshop for all of us amature photographers. Looking forward to the next one.
March 8
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Eva Baughman
As has already been said: excellent program and presentation. The facility was very nice, too!
March 8
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Norm Ramsey
Simply put, nicely done and well worth the time. Very informative.
Great presentation!March 8
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Mike S
Glad we held the workshop. Great to see the crowd. It was very helpful that LensProTogo had all the equipment to view. John, as usual, you gave a good presentation - the slides were great. Thanks.
March 8
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Jim Heyes
John,
Thanks so much for the lighting information. The time went by fast with a ton of great information, great first meeting for me and looking forward to the next installment.
Jim
March 8
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Carol Despres
Great program, learned so much that I didn't even suspect about photography! Perfect jump start to ' lighting the way'...can't wait for the second workshop. Thanks, John, for your organization of this and excellent presentation.
March 8
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Bonnie Thomas
really enjoyed learning about all levels of lighting equipment and seeing that equipment put into action.
Well done John and thanks to you and Bob at Photogo for all your efforts to make this night happen.March 7
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Dana Lindberg
Fantastic presentation....it answered a lot of questions that I had with the exception of where I'm going to get the $$$ for some new toys. ;-)
March 7
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Linwood Wickett
It was an awesome evening! Thank you John! Gosh, there is life beyond my Kodak 110 pocket camera and flash cubes. Looking forward to the next event.
March 7
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Bill Moore
Hey, it was an icy ride back to Kittery, but it woulda been worse with new snow on it . . . and the program was impressive.
March 7
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Bill Moore
Wow, what a night at the Lighting 101 Workshop. The program ran until 9:15, and while I didn't get all the answers to the mystery of lighting, it was a start -- and now I can at least ask an intelligent question to get an answer. Moore, later!
March 7
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Eva Baughman
I was in Portsmouth for a doctor's appointment this afternoon. The road was wet but not slippery at all. Weather.com forecast has been downgraded in accumulation and precipitation-45% (as though anyone can reliably predict our NE weather!) :)
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John
(4th and final post - see previous posts)
Enter the building at the front entrance, the one with the large awning and that faces Pease Blvd.
Go through the entrance lobby, and soon you'll see the elevator on your left. Take the elevator to the third floor. The classroom entrance is directly across the elevator door on the third floor.
NOTES:
Class begins at 6:30PM. The front doors to the building will be kept open by management until 7PM.
If you come late and get locked out, call [masked].
If you're coming into Pease from Route 33, come up Grafton Road to the end, make a left onto Corporate Drive. Corporate Drive turns into New Hampshire Ave. Take the second right off NH Ave. onto Pease and the building will be the first one on your right.March 7
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John
(Post #3 - see previous posts)
When you enter Pease Tradeport from the Spaulding Turnpike or Gosling Road (the one you use to get to Best Buy), you're on Pease Blvd. You'll cross over International Drive at a lighted intersections, then see two light-colored buildings with blue accents on your left. These are Two International Place and One International Place. It's confusing because the International Place buildings are not on International Drive.
We're in the second building, One International Place. You can enter directly from Pease Blvd. Now that you've done this once, you'll see how simple it really is (just "enter Pease Tradeport and turn left into the parking lot")
Park where you can. There's parking all around the building, and many spots should be vacant since it's after normal business hours.
(See next post)March 7
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John
(Post #2 - see previous post)
*If you have any questions or problems, call me at [masked]. If I don't answer for any reason, leave a quick message and I'll call you right back.*
First, find the right building. This may be confusing if you're unfamiliar with the Pease Tradeport or are using a GPS device. Don't worry, we'll get you to the right spot.
Here's a map with the front entrance of the correct building pinpointed: http://binged.it/WTuuW8 Note that International Place is the name of the building, which is not located on International Drive. Rather, it is located on Pease Blvd at the corner of New Hampshire Ave.(see next post)
March 7
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John
Directions were emailed earlier this week, but for anyone who didn't get them:
To get to Pease, follow I-95 North into New Hampshire. Go through the Exeter/Hampton toll, and continue north.
Just after Exit 3, the highway will split: Stay left onto Route 16 / The Spaulding Turnpike.
After the split, take the first real exit, which should be labelled "Pease Intl Tradeport / Gosling Road".
At the end of the exit ramp, make a left at the light onto Pease Blvd, and follow it under the highway into the Pease Tradeport.
Next, find the right building using the instructions below.
(see next post>
March 7
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Donna
The yucky weather that is causing all the cancellations in Mass is heading our way. So my once full car is now empty so I'm not driving alone. I'm disappointed since this is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Have a great workshop. And safe travels everybody!
March 7
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John
UPDATE: We're not supposed to get any serious snow or accumulation until later tonight. So far today, there's barely been a half inch of accumulation on the Seacoast.
I just spoke with the equipment guy from Lens Pro 2 Go, and he's planning on coming from Concord, MA. To make it extra worth the trip, he'll have a door prize for one lucky attendee, worth at least $100.
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Norm Ramsey
I'm sure my driving distance is less
than it is for many of you, but really
looking forward to this evening's
workshop.1 · March 7
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Donna
I'm surprised too Eva. Is it not doing anything in the Exeter/Portsmouth area? It has been percipitating all day in Nashua. Suppose to get worse after 5:00pm.
March 7
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Eva Baughman
I'm rather surprised that you are planning on running this with the forecast of snow and wind this evening at 90%. I'm not averse to driving in a snow storm (sometimes I rather enjoy it) I just don't like feeling pressured to. :(
March 7
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Kevin M. Roddy
Wondering if there is any contingent plan if it's clear the weather is very bad?
March 5
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Bill Moore
Hey. we live in New England . . . it's only supposed to be a couple of inches. Honest, we c
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Bill Moore
Just a thank-you, to all my friends who made the reception Sunday night at the Kittery Art Association Gallery. There weren't too many North Koreans, but still a good crowd on hand.
March 4
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Pat Corlin
John, for those of us already booked for class #1, is class #2 posted anywhere so that we may sign up it and secure a spot? I want to be sure to get it scheduled so I can continue the education process and not end up on a waiting list for the class.
1 · February 26
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Bill Moore
While we are quivering in anticipation of the lighting gathering on Thursday, I have to pass this word on: The Kittery Art Association is having a photography show right now, and a reception with wine and cheese on Sunday evening (March 3rd) from 4 to 6 p.m. For the full story, please go here: http://speedstylemagazine.com/i...
2 · February 28
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Bill Moore
Now, I'm scared to death . . . with visions of the North Koreans streaming across the border into South Korea . . . how many are coming to the KAA Reception on Sunday night? Will we have enough wine, enough cheese? Yikes!
March 1
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Linwood Wickett
Hi All, John does a lot of work for these sessions which have been very sucessful in the past. He is gracious in offering ths course, with some expected expense out of his own wallet. His lesson plan approach was given to us. It is a lot of work and expense for him to offer refunds as he has done so nicely, but compared to what we spend on camera equipment and software, and gasoline, and lunch and dinner, etc., isn't $20 a little embarassing to ask for a refund and make him jump thru hoops to do so? Also, is it fair to the rest of us if you skip session 1, to ask during session 2 info that was covered in session 1? I don't know it all, and if I can learn one new thing this year (my max) it is worth the cost. But these are just my humble opinons. Thank you John for all your great work and help. Just asking. Hope nobody is offended by my comments.
February 25
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Linwood Wickett
Not pointing (at anyone). Just mulling. Whoops, I thought this was about a pahty in Portsmouth! I ain't too smaht! Who'd wanna miss a pahty?
1 · February 26
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Van Ballantyne
I actually didn't realize this was for equipment only and not technique... is it possible to transfer my payment to the next class?
February 25
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Bill Moore
John, I'm with you on this. I'll be at the first meeting, and then if possible, I would like to be in the second one as well if that's possible.
1 · February 25
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Jim Heyes
Could you check to see if I paid twice? I belive I got charged on my CC and Paypal account.
February 25
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Van Ballantyne
John L: I've signed up and paid, but you can have my slot since I was looking for the next class (not the one about equipment). Let me know thanks
February 25
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Debra
Did not realize this was equipment only. Will hopefully be able to attend next one. Thanks!
February 25
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John LeJeune
John,
Since this filled up so quickly will you be offering a repeat? I have a conflict on the 7th.
February 25
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40 attended
Your organizer's refund policy for Lighting 101 Workshop - Equipment
Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
- the Meetup is rescheduled
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
Seacoast Artists Association
SAA generously donates its downtown Exeter gallery for monthly meetings.
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