CLASS SPOTLIGHT CRASH COURSE STUDIO
Pamela Ann Brangwen-Jones
Why do the Crash Course Studio Workshop?
Crash Course Studio will change your photographic vision and technique in one day.
“If you want something to look interesting, don’t light all of it”
I don’t think it strange at all that people feel intimidated by studio lighting, because the gear looks intimidating. However we have developed the one day Crash Course Studio Workshop precisely to allay any fears you may harbour about gear. What happens during the day will build your confidence about artificial lighting and importantly you will be able to relate this to the natural light you are so familiar with. You will also be encouraged to be able to confidently set up your own home studio with a minimum of fuss and money if you choose to. You will also develop a like-minded group of friends to exchange ideas with.
The camera records only what you choose to show. Therefore the dirty dishes or the laundry out of shot doesn’t matter to the lens or you, so your home studio can actually be anywhere you wish you will realise.
Your takeaways from the day will be…
SQUINT at the scene and it will show you how the image will be recorded in camera.
Light ratios are a breeze if you know to squint beforehand.
The smaller the light source, the sharper the shadow will become your mantra. If you call it edge transfer though, people will be VERY impressed!
You will learn to love your tripod because it gives your camera a memory which you will learn from.
Bunnings to the rescue – clip on transportable lights will become your friend.
Sheets and cloth make for perfect diffusion material.
Technique will realise your inspiration
My first degree was in Fine Art Photography and I was taught none of this. Your participation will show you all of this and if you choose to extend yourself into the Introduction to the Studio class in the future, take 50% off the tuition you have paid for this workshop.
Cheers and I hope to see you in our studios very soon – do yourself an immense favour and squint at every scene before you shoot it - Gavin Blake.