This is a brand new class that we’re offering and its going to be great. The class is limited in size (6-8 people) so everyone gets hands on training. We’ll have a professional model in the studio, which we will be photographing as Dave explains various lighting techniques. He will be showing us how to position the lights, the appropriate camera settings and how to pose the model. Make sure to bring your camera!

You can register for the class now! All you have to do is call (503.292.6996 x.21) or stop by the store. The class is $149 and it’s pre-paid. This includes hands on training, a 8×10 handout on various lighting techniques and the model:) The class is filling up now so please don’t hesitate to call, sign up today!

Class Dates:
September 23rd, 6:30-9:30 Tuesday night
October 28th, 6:30-9:30 Tuesday night

Beginners & Pros:
This is a three hour course designed to help all types of digital photographers understand light and how to control it. Maybe you’re a working professional whom wants a different perspective, needs conformation, or suggestions on what you’re already doing. Or a beginner who is interested in learning about various lighting techniques that may help you take better pictures: Inside your house, outside your house, of friends and family, vacation pictures, of still life subjects and even landscapes.

“The Studio”
Sophisticated portrait techniques are not difficult to master and studio lighting and equipment can be affordable. Due to Dave’s easy going personality and years of experience, he is able to help photographers of all levels understand light and how to direct or diffuse it. He will also discuss equipment that will help you take better pictures. You will learn how to:position lights in the right place,how to pose people correctly, how various forms of lighting equipment are used.

Before & After

2-light Kit Special when you sign up Now $349 Normally $399

The essentials to your first studio. It consists of the following: (case not included)
2—150 Watt lights
2—Light Stands
1— Light box
1—Umbrella
Power Cords

About Our Instructor

Dave Hutt is a professional photographer with nearly 30 years of experience in studio and commercial photography. The past 6 years he has been mainly involved in the sales and training of various digital cameras and lighting systems for law enforcement, commercial photographers, and dental professionals. www.dmddigitalphoto.com

Topics of Discussion:

Main light
Direct Light “Specular”
Indirect Light “Diffuse”
Reflector light
Fill light.
Background Light
Hair Light
Rembrandt Light
Lighting Ratios
Custom White Balance
How to use a flash meter
Camera settings: i.e. Shutter Speed 1/125 Aperture f/8 ISO 200
Various forms of lighting equipment and when and how they are used