LEVEL-UP YOUR LIGHTING
Stop stressing about lighting and learn to master the principles of light so you can confidently photograph in any condition.
Have you ever struggled to light a dark space for a photo session?
Or struggled to master a natural light look using an off-camera flash?
If so, I want you to know it’s possible to shift from being stressed and anxious about not knowing how dark your photos will be to being confident and excited about having gorgeous, well-lit photos in ANY space.
LEVEL-UP YOUR LIGHTING WORKSHOP
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
EARLY BIRD pricing until September 19
In this workshop, we will:
Review the basics and theory of light
Review how to read and meter light (and why that’s important)
Review different types of portrait lighting and light modifiers
Recreate natural-looking light with strobe (flash)
Practice a wide variety of lighting setups with a hands-on lighting session.
3 HOUR IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Walk away feeling confident in knowing how to both read and use studio flash to uplevel your portraits
Understand the principles of light to help shape and control your lighting in any scenario
Combine natural light and studio flash with confidence and ease
Hands-on practice with 1, 2 and 3 light set-ups to build your knowledge base for lighting techniques
Never have to feel panicked or worried you can’t light any room you walk into
Approximate timing:
1 hour of instruction + review
Lighting principles, theory and characteristics of light
Discussing light modifiers and gear
30-minute lunch
1.5 hours of hands-on lighting practice
Recreate natural light with flash in various spaces
Explore different lighting approaches based on real-life scenarios
30-minute Q&A
Remaining time for Q&A
“A huge thank you for such an awesome workshop, so appreciated you answering all the questions and being so patient walking through everything. Enjoyed being able to see everything in action as well with the setups, it was super helpful.”
– Victoria Schwarzl, After All Photography
“I had a lot of fun at the workshop and enjoyed learning.”
– Kathy Lee
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jen Allison is a portrait and branding photographer, educator and photography professor based in what is currently known as East York, on the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabewaki, Haudenosaunee, Wendake-Nionwesntisïo, Mississauga peoples.
Jen began her career in the photography industry as a freelance photo assistant to some of Toronto’s best commercial and editorial photographers after graduating from Algonquin College Photography program.
Working with fashion, food, portrait and architectural photographers, Jen learned how to manage and run a photography studio while being mentored on studio and natural lighting techniques, gear, post-production and interpersonal skills with agencies, publications and other industry professionals.
With over 14 years of experience in the professional photography industry, Jen has “seen it all” in terms of lighting scenarios as well as put her knowledge into practice with various clients over the years.
Her approach to photography is centred around storytelling - highlighting the moments you can’t pose and breathing life into the seemingly mundane. She provided space for people to be themselves in front of a camera - she helps people see the world, not through a social media lens, but a lens of compassion and humanity.
She creates emotionally connected moment-driven images with a thoughtful eye and composition.
Jen resides in Toronto with her partner, child and dog and is currently attempting her first Half Ironman triathlon.
LEVEL-UP YOUR LIGHTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, September 28th
EARLY BIRD pricing until September 19