Studio Portrait Lighting

Class Preview

Let photographer Kirk Tuck show you the equipment, setup and lighting techniques you’ll need to create alluring, professional-quality studio portraits.

Foundations of Portrait Lighting

Kirk discusses camera and lens choices and explains the elements of a good photo.

Properties of Light

Observe the differences between hard and soft light and different color temperatures. Learn to set a custom white balance with your camera.

Portrait Lighting Design

Kirk presents and arranges studio lights, including the main, fill, background and accent lights.

Lighting Equipment

Learn the effects of different types of lights, such as flash and incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting.

Using Light Modifiers

Kirk displays multiple light modifiers, including soft boxes, umbrellas and scrims and demonstrates the effects of each.

Studio Layout & Equipment

Kirk goes over optimal studio dimensions and environment in addition to essential studio equipment beyond lighting gear.

Lighting Styles

Compare short and broad lighting, as well as high- and low-key lighting styles.

Popular Portraits

Kirk demonstrates how to take successful senior and business portraits and how to take a more artistic approach to your portraits.