"If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting light," Jim Richardson once said. Lighting is to photography what a sunrise is to a new day - it’s the gentle spark that brings everything to life – the key ingredient with the power to transform any image into a beautiful story.
When it comes to lighting, Faith Abimbola knows there’s much more to explore in creating compelling visual dynamics, and her experience and passion for lighting has her partnering with McBain for an exciting upcoming workshop designed to help you dive into the creative art of lighting. Her artistic exploration of light has earned her recognition in galleries such as the Art Gallery of Alberta and University of Alberta.
"Beyond Natural Light: Adding Creative Lighting to Your Photography Toolkit," is an immersive workshop on harnessing the power of studio lighting. With years of experience in portrait, editorial, and fashion photography, Faith will guide you through techniques to manipulate light to shape emotion, depth, and composition, creating stunning shots whether you're working in a studio or on location.
What You’ll Learn:
- Lighting and Modifiers:
Understand the fundamentals of light manipulation, from the different types of lights and modifiers to how they impact your images. You’ll also explore techniques like feathering light and learn to work with various studio setups to create the exact look you're after. - Hands-On Demonstration:
Get practical experience with equipment such as strobes, softboxes, and reflectors. Faith will lead you through hands-on practice, showing you how to experiment with different lighting setups, posing techniques, and camera settings for clean and dynamic shots.
By the End of the Session, You Will:
- Be equipped with the confidence to use lighting and camera settings effectively
- Understand how to manipulate light for clean, professional-looking shots
- Have the skills to experiment with studio lighting to create diverse, dynamic images that tell a visual story
Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 26th
- Time: 1-3pm
- Location: McBain Creator Classroom, Edmonton, AB
- Cost: $49.99
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this workshop will give you the tools and knowledge to shape light in ways that push your creative boundaries and storytelling. With Faith’s guidance, you’ll learn how to be empowered to connect to your authentic artistic vision. Be inspired and
Sign Up Today to enhance your skills and your vision!