Lighting 101
What cameras can be used for this class?
Any Camera!
DSLR, Mirrorless, Smartphone, Film
Photography at its core is capturing light. Capturing the best light can make or break a photo. In this workshop, Sara will demonstrate several different types of light sources to help you choose which one is best for you, and how to use them to create your best images!
Bring your photography to the next level and finally understand how to translate light in your own images!
We’ll explore:
Basics of understanding light
Direction of light and why it matters
Diffused vs Harsh and best applications
Modifiers such as diffusers and how to use them
Artificial light
Intro to LED lighting
Intro to external flash
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.
Location
Sandy Springs
Northside Tower
Roswell Rd just north of 285
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your camera and a portrait lens, ideally between 35 - 85 mm.
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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