Lessons in Lighting

Shooting Olay Cosmetics

The WPPI (wedding & portrait photographer international) convention in Las Vegas is coming up next month, and I will be speaking on the Sony stage each day from February 20th through the 22nd.  This year, I will show how to work with different lighting techniques using one light for shooting brides and portraits.   

If you've seen me speak in person or caught the CreativeLive workshop on fashion and beauty you know I am a fan of using one light.  Sixty thousand people from around the world logged in to watch my three day class on fashion and beauty and you can download it now by going to this CreativeLive link.  Even if you're not into fashion and beauty there's a lot to learn regarding the business and philosophy of photography.  The one light approach is special in many ways because it not only gives you beautiful images, it teaches you how to see light differently.  For example, this year  at WPPI, I will use one light and enhance the look of the images by using nets, like the one shown below. 

 

I will also show how to use "finger nets" with the one light approach, so if you're in Vegas for this year's photo convention please come to the Sony stage.  

 

 

One client I've shot for over the years is Olay Cosmetics.  Using one light taught me how to see the subtleties of light so I can land assignments for companies like Olay.  This image was a composite of two images so the lighting had to feel the same.  The use of one light and nets were a big part of making this Olay image.  What I will share on stage during the WPPI convention will help you see lighting and photography in a new way.  

 

 

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Comments

Your photography is beautiful. I am inspired to try one light. When you have your photos printed, where have you found has the best quality prints? Would you suggest using a place like www.mixbook.com for your prints? I continue to be a fan of your work and hope to see you speak at a convention sometime soon!

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