Take Control of Your Light

Class Preview

Take stunning photos in any indoor lighting situation. Discover how to use lights, camera settings and modifiers to capture your subjects perfectly.

Understanding Light

Meet your instructor, Brad Bartholomew, and start taking control of your light. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to analyze your subject and think about what you want your image to say. Then, Brad will explain how to use key, fill and backlights to build the look you’re after.

Lighting Outcomes

Learn how to take full advantage of what light can do for you. Brad will show you how to use different types of light — point source, diffused and bounced — to create dimension, separation, texture and drama in your images.

Lighting to Flatter

Lighting people is a whole new ballgame! Now, it’s time to use the fundamentals you’ve learned to create flattering lighting for any subject. Step by step, Brad will walk you through the setups for different lighting styles — split, broad, Rembrandt and more — to put the people you photograph in the perfect light.

Shooting in Low Light

Step out of the studio and into the real world! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to set yourself up for success, even when your available light is limited. Brad will explain how to make the most of any light, even candles on a cake, and he’ll show you how to add your own.

Multiple Light Sources

Take your lighting know-how to the next level by learning how to manage mixed light. First, Brad will explain what you need to know about color temperature and white balance. You’ll learn how to work with multiple sources, such as windows and lamps. Plus, you’ll get tips for color correction.

Take Control of Your Light

You’re ready to take ultimate control of your light! In the final lesson, Brad will show you how to assess poor lighting situations, and you’ll learn when and how to start from scratch. Then, he’ll walk you through the process of designing your own lighting from the ground up.