13 chapters
Over 2 hours of instructional photography videos (in English)
Master different light conditions
Learn to shoot with natural light in any situation
In-depth tips by a pro
Get an award-winning photographer’s insights
Streaming online
Over 2 hours of instructional photography videos (in English)
Learn to shoot with natural light in any situation
Get an award-winning photographer’s insights
What you’ll learn:
In this comprehensive online course, award-winning photographer Ken Buslay will guide you in mastering the art of working with natural light. From daytime to night, you’ll explore the nuances of open shade, reflected light, direct sun, shadows, indoor directed light, and artificial light. You’ll also learn how minimal photo editing complements a strong foundation in capturing light. This course focuses on getting it right in-camera — a skill essential for analog film shooters — but invaluable for anyone wanting to elevate their photography. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to harness the magic of light in any situation.
Course introduction.
A briefing on the technical and other aspects regarding the course.
In this chapter, we’ll explore how light reflects off different surfaces and how you can use it to your benefit.
Coming into any photo-taking situation, it is crucial to read the light and be aware of the surrounding space. I will also show you how the light meter works and what we learn from using it.
Open shade situations are common, so it’s useful to understand them. In this chapter, we’ll experiment with shady light conditions and different contrasts, learning how it influences the appearance of our images.
Working with direct sun is challenging and often avoided. But if you get it right, you can use it to take great images with sharp contrasts and different kinds of shadows.
The most incredible light, sometimes appears in a very tiny spot. We’ll talk about how to be attentive to those, mixed with a bit more info on the open shade.
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I’m thrilled to share my insights on one of the most fascinating elements of photography — light. This course is the culmination of years of experience and passion, designed to sharpen your ability to see, understand, and work with light in all its forms. Whether you shoot portraits, architecture, street, or documentary photography, the lessons here will help you grow as an artist. While I’ve structured this course for intermediate photographers, ambitious beginners are more than welcome. Let’s dive in together, and along the way, I’ll share plenty of tips, tricks, and personal philosophies to inspire your journey.
Easily recreate such masterpieces with the techniques and tips Ken shares throughout the course
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