Beginner's Photography Studio Lighting & Posing Class

Beginner's Photography Studio Lighting & Posing Class

This workshop is designed to introduce the fundamentals of strobe lighting, essential studio equipment, and how to direct and pose models to create stunning professional results.

April 6th 2025 - 10am - 1pm

April 13th, 2025 - 10am - 1pm

Both classes included in purchase.

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to Studio Lighting: Understanding how light works and how to control it in a studio environment.
• Strobe Lights & Modifiers: Learn how to use strobes, softboxes, umbrellas, and reflectors to shape and contour light.
• Lighting Setups: Explore one-light & two-light setups for portraits and product photography.
• Essential Gear & Setup: Overview of light stands, triggers, power packs, diffusers, and backdrops for professional-looking shots.
• Light Positioning & Angles: How to create flattering light for your subject with key light, fill light, and background lighting.
• Directing & Posing Your Models: Learn essential posing techniques to make your subjects look confident and natural, from headshots to full-body portraits. Discover how to guide hands, posture, and facial expressions to enhance your images.
• Hands-on Practice: Experiment with real time shooting excercises, practice different lighting setups, and work with a model to apply what you learned

Who Should Attend?

This class is perfect for beginners who want to add studio lighting to their repertoire and improve their ability to pose and direct models. No prior experience with strobes is required-just bring your camera and creativity!

Join us and gain the confidence to create beautifully lit, well-posed images in any studio setting!

What to Bring:

- A camera other than a smartphone

Class Details:

-Instructor: Bryan Galgano

-Location: Gallery Chimera

-Class Size: 8 participants

-Cost: $90

Host or Publisher Gallery Chimera