Portrait Lighting Photography

Great portraits begin with understanding light. In this three-session, hands-on course, you'll learn how to use light to create beautiful portraits in a variety of settings. Explore the golden glow of sunset, the flattering softness of window light, and the creative possibilities of studio strobes and flash. Discover how to recognize and work with natural light, enhance your subjects with simple lighting tools, and combine techniques during a real portrait session.

Designed to emphasize practice over theory, this class keeps technical concepts approachable while maximizing time behind the camera. Through demonstrations and hands-on shooting with professional equipment, you'll photograph real subjects using natural, mixed, and studio lighting. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to recreate these techniques on your own.

Bring your camera and a willingness to experiment. No prior lighting experience is required, but students should have a basic understanding of how to operate their camera.