Lighting
What cameras can be used for this class?
Any Camera!
DSLR, Mirrorless, Smartphone, Film
Unlock the secrets of captivating photography by diving deep into the world of lighting! Join us for an exciting class designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to manipulate light like a pro. Whether you're shooting in natural light or working with artificial sources, understanding lighting is the key to transforming your images from ordinary to extraordinary.
Photography at it’s core is capturing light. Capturing the best light can make or break a photo. In this three week class, we explore all different types of light and learn the basics of how light works!
We’ll cover a wide range of sources, with each new source a different type of light.
Week 3
Creative Lighting application
LED Constant Lights
Gels
Modifiers
Week 4
Intro to external flash
Intro to Studio Lighting
We’ll focus on techniques that are applicable across the board to any type of photography as we bring each lesson back to the core of photography: understanding light.
Bring your photography to the next level and finally understand how to translate light in your own images!
In this four week class, we’ll explore:
Week 1
Basics of understanding light
Direction of light and why it matters
Diffused vs Harsh and best applications
Week 2
Different light for different subjects
Portrait
Product
Food
Event
and more
Meet Your Instructor
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Meet Your Instructor //
Sara Keith
Director
Sara is living out her dream as Director of the Atlanta School of Photography, providing photographic education to the amazing Atlanta community.
Sara received her first digital camera from her grandfather when she was twelve years old. Sara received her BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a minor in Film and Television.
She is an animal lover, food lover, and traveler.
Sara’s photography and consultation clients include the Woodruff Arts Center, Delta, Inspire Brands, US Bank, Mailchimp and Ponce City Market.
What’s all included?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Any camera! DSLR, Mirrorless, and mobile phone are all welcome. This class is focusing on theory rather than technical. Note if you join with a mobile phone, the lessons on flash and studio lighting with not be applicable to mobile phones.
All lighting gear will be provided by the school.
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Yes! For both locations!
Our Old Fourth Ward has a dedicated parking lot. We will send out a validation code just prior to the workshop start time.Our Sandy Springs location has a parking deck dedicated to Northside Tower.
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We absolutely welcome note taking! But, we also send out a link to the slide deck presentation from every workshop, so you can focus on learning.
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You can send us an email at staff@atlschoolofphoto.com or call or text us at 404-996-6978
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The majority of our workshops are beginner friendly! However, if you want to be sure, email us at staff@atlschoolofphoto.com
Be sure to check out our Photo 1 class to learn more

