Seniors & Athletes Lighting Techniques
Join Matt Hernandez as he shares his expertise and insights, giving you the confidence to take control of your lighting and create compelling portraits of seniors and athletes.
Learn lighting techniques from a seasoned pro
Dates: December 2 & 3, 2024 | Tuition: $215
Two 90-minute sessions online. Each session will begin at 8 PM EST. It will be recorded and made available to registered participants for 60 days. Tuition is non-refundable.
Master the art of lighting and take control of your photography with Seniors and Athletes Lighting Techniques led by Westcott Top Pro, Matt Hernandez. In this two-session online workshop, Matt will guide you through the essential techniques needed to elevate your shoots for seniors and athletes. Whether you’re working in a studio or on location, mastering lighting is key to creating dynamic, powerful images that stand out.
Step up your Game
Matt will break down his lighting setups, sharing both the technical aspects and his creative decision-making process. You’ll learn how to approach each shoot with confidence, making the most of your lighting to capture stunning, professional-quality photos. From understanding light modifiers to positioning and balancing natural and artificial light, this workshop will provide you with the tools to enhance your skills.
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December 2 & 3, 2024
$199
January 7, 2024
$99
Course Outline
Session One
This session will break down Matt's approach to a studio shoot. We will cover:
- Breaking down modifiers & why to use them
- Different angles for different light looks
- Always varying your shots - Zooming in and out/moving around
- Shooting a profile
- Working with a Senior - how to pose them, how to make them comfortable
Session Two
In this second session, we will leave the studio and tackle an athlete shoot on location! This session will cover:
- Matt's go-to two light setup
- Underexposing the background vs. shooting with more ambient
- Different ways to do it, HSS and ND and why for each
- Using practical light to your advantage
- How to expose the image
- Selecting a modifier
- Hard light vs soft and mixing it up
- Action Shots
- How to get your model to perform
- What modifiers to use for action
- The business side of things
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