Bryan Alberstat will be teaching this introduction workshop on studio shooting.  In this workshop you will learn to control and manipulate artificial lights.  A review of all the essentials for lighting in the studio and then the next level of proficiency. Specific topics covered are: basic lighting tools (flash, hot lights, ambient light); how to control lights with umbrellas, soft boxes, reflectors, flags, etc.; the use of props and backgrounds; and composition and posing.  How to “see light” and artistic self-expression in the studio.

Equipment: Digital SLR or Point and Shoot Camera

Experience: You will want to have a firm understanding of how to shoot a basic photograph

Topics that will be covered are:

• Balancing natural and artificial light
• Studio Lighting:  continuous vs strobe
• Mono lights
• On camera/off camera flash
• Making inexpensive at home lighting
• Manipulating light
• Backgrounds and backdrops
• Setting up
• Shooting

When:  May 1, 2010.  10:00 am – 5:00 pm (with a lunch break – lunch will be provided)

Where:  Bryan’s Studio, Oakland, CA (address will be provided with confirmation)

Tickets:  Click here to purchase your tickets