Location Lighting
Level: Beginner
Duration: 5 hours (2 hrs theory, 3 hrs practical)
Spaces: Maximum 10
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Course Fee: £180.00
Recent Available Date:
Day Class
Monday 2nd December 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 7th December 10:30am - 4:30pm
Course Description
Hit the streets and learn how to perfect your lighting, no matter the location. Discover how to balance natural and artificial light and get hands-on with softboxes, reflectors, and off-camera flash techniques.
This short location lighting course typically focuses on teaching photographers how to effectively use lighting in various on-location settings.
What you’ll learn
Basic Light
Understanding natural vs. artificial light
Basic principles of light (intensity, quality, direction, and color)
Using TTL and manual flash modes Bounce flash and fill flash techniques
Off-Camera Flash Techniques:
Balancing flash with ambient light
How to use softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and diffusers
Feedback & Specific Question
Ask questions of our professional tutor in real time
Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
Practical Scenarios and Problem Solving:
By the end of the course, participants should be able to confidently set up and adjust lighting for various on-location shoots, enhancing the quality and creativity of their photographs.
Course Outcome
Certificate of completion & Digital Badge
We will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv.
Works you can put in portfolio
You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
FAQs
Who should attend this course?
This course is perfect for photographers at all levels who want to master the art of lighting on location. Whether you’re a beginner looking to expand your skills or an experienced photographer aiming to refine your techniques, this course will provide hands-on experience in working with natural and artificial light in various environments.
It’s ideal for:
Aspiring photographers who want to enhance their outdoor or on-location shoots.
Studio photographers looking to gain confidence shooting outside controlled environments.
Event, fashion, or portrait photographers who frequently work with unpredictable lighting conditions.
Where will this course take place?
Our studio is located near Shoreditch, and the course will take place in and around this vibrant area. Shoreditch offers a variety of locations, providing diverse settings for practicing location lighting techniques. From urban streets to hidden spots, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore and apply different lighting methods in real-world environments.
What if I am not good at English?
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
Our tutors use simple and accessible English to explain everything. If they need to use any special terms, they’ll make sure to explain them clearly.
New methods are taught through live demonstrations, so you can easily follow along and understand.
We also have staff members who speak fluent Mandarin, so language won’t be an issue for you!
What if I want to take this course, but there are no suitable available dates?
No problem! You can send us the dates you’re interested in to hello@theshoreditchacademy.com, and we’ll be happy to discuss further. We can offer flexible scheduling based on the studio’s availability to accommodate your preferred time.