Course: Natural Light Photography

 

Models: Two

Date: Sunday June 1st

Time: 9am - 1pm (finish time approx)

Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Max Attendees: 12

Cost $185

 

Natural light can be amongst the most beautiful conditions to photograph under producing lovely soft lighting at the right time of day. But it can also be harsh, come from the wrong directions and create terrible shadows.

 

This course is designed to introduce you to the concepts of photographing in natural light and learning how to shape and control it through use of the natural and man made environment around you as well as light shapers such as reflectors and scrims as well as learning camera and metering techniques to deal with harsh and contrasty light.

 

Training with internationally awarded professional photographer Andrew Jarvie and backed by his 26 years of professional experience, you will receive a balance of theory and 'hands-on' shooting.

 

You will also be joined by two models ensuring that every course participant can spend as much time behind the camera as possible. Course participants will have their own digital SLR or high end compact/mirrorless camera. A range of reflectors and natural light shapers will be on hand to use and participants are encouraged to bring their own if they wish. Participants must also bring their camera and instruction manual with them or notify Andrew in advance if their manuals are lost so pdf versions can be downloaded before the course.

 

All attendees are also invited to join a rapidly growing online community to receive ongoing support and training, share ideas and concepts and take part in fun challenges to encourage them to keep their creative juices flowing.

 

During the Session you will learn:

• Use of reflectors and scrims

• Positioning subjects to minimise shadow issues under harsh sunlight

• Using shadow and light for dramatic impact

• When and where to take meter readings to get the best end result