Whether you’re brand new to studio lighting or just ready to move beyond your camera’s built-in flash, this workshop will give you the confidence to explore different types of photographic lighting.
In this hands-on session, we’ll walk step-by-step through the fundamentals of continuous lights, colored lights, and strobes — plus the essential grip and diffusion tools that shape and soften light. You’ll learn:

* **Camera Settings** – Quick review of the basics for shooting with different light sources
* **Continuous Lighting** – How to see, shape, and balance light in real time
* **Colored Lighting** – Adding creative effects with gels and RGB fixtures
* **Strobes & Flash** – Understanding how they work, and when to use them
* **Diffusion & Grip** – Tools for controlling light quality and direction

You’ll get time to photograph in a continuous lighting setup with a live model, giving you the chance to immediately practice and experiment with what you’ve learned. (Due to time, strobes will be demonstrated but not hands-on for every participant.)

**Cost:** $65 before class begins
**Official Sign Up:** [https://matteblackcamerarentals.com/phoenix-photography-classes-and-events/](https://matteblackcamerarentals.com/phoenix-photography-classes-and-events/)

**What to Bring:**

* Digital Camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
* A charged battery and memory card
* Camera strap
* Curiosity and creativity

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a solid introduction to lighting equipment and techniques — and the confidence to start shaping your own images with intention.
Class begins promptly at **10:00 AM.** We recommend arriving around **9:30** AM to check in, get settled, and ensure you’re ready to start on time.

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