Lighting Class: Unlock the Secrets of Light!

Are you ready to elevate your photography skills and capture stunning images like never before? Join us for our upcoming Studio Photography Lighting Class, where you'll gain hands-on experience with three essential light modifiers and delve into the fascinating physics that power flash photography.

**Cost: only $10 for non-Members!**

**Class Overview:**
This is a short presentation and is designed for photographers of all levels, we’ll try to cover:

- be introduced to Three Key Light Modifiers:
Softboxes: Learn how to diffuse light effectively to create soft, even illumination that minimizes shadows and enhances your subject's features.
Umbrellas: Discover how to use both reflective and shoot-through umbrellas to achieve broader light spreads and diverse textures that add depth and dimension to your photos.
Grids: Explore the power of controlling light direction and preventing spill with grid attachments, perfect for highlighting specific areas and adding dramatic contrast.

**An overview the Physics of Flash Photography:**
- Dive into the principles of light behavior, including reflection, refraction, and diffusion, to harness the power of your lighting equipment fully.
- Explore the inverse square law and how it affects light fall-off, enabling you to manipulate distance and intensity for creative exposure control.
- Unravel how flash synchronization and duration impact image timing and sharpness, ensuring you get the perfect shot, every time.
The instructor will guide you through practical demonstrations and real-world scenarios, showing you to apply techniques and knowledge to actual photo shoots. Whether you're capturing portraits, still life, or dynamic motion, understanding lighting physics will enhance your artistry and technical prowess.

**Date & Time:**
Tuesday April 8th 7:30 -9:00

**Location:**
Zion Evangelical Church (basement)

**What to Bring:**
- A notebook for taking notes.
- An eagerness to learn and see the light change
This is 90 minutes at best allowing time for questions. There is not going to be a photography session by the audience. Only demonstrations by the presenter. Just not enough time.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your photography by understanding light.

Your Presenter:
Keith French A local area commercial photographer with 38 years behind the camera. A workshop host, presenter and camera class teacher, Keith has worked with novice to professional photographers for well over decades, sharing knowledge and refining skills. https://kfrenchphoto.com/about