Description
Light Painting Night Photography
Photographing in low light can be a challenge, but mastering this technique also grants freedom. Painting your subject with light gives amazing control. During this class, we will explore the possibilities of light painting including how and when to use different types of light sources, how to control and play with color at night, how to determine proper exposure and the basics of compositing multiple painted frames to form a single image.
Please be aware that this is a LATE workshop. We will NOT meet at Precision Camera. The shoot location will be emailed to you prior to class. This class will require walking and carrying your gear.
Concepts Covered
• The basics of light painting (why & how)
• Different type light sources and their uses
• Controlling light color
• Determining proper exposure
• Basics of stacking multiple light painted frames
• Dealing with nighttime difficulties: focusing and framing
Required Equipment
• Camera & Lens
• Fully Charged Battery
• Memory Cards
• Cable Release
• Tripod & Ball-head
Other Required Items
• Sturdy Shoes
• Long Pants
• Snacks and Water
• Head lamp or other flashlight
Audience
This is a all levels class. The concepts covered will be presented in a way that any photographer can follow along and will be able to make star trails after the class. More advanced students will learn advanced tricks and tips for making and post processing light painting images.
Schedule and Format
This is a hands-on, excursion-based class. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no indoor elements to this class. Outdoor shooting only. Students will make their own light painting photos with the help of the instructor.
About the Instructor
To Josh, life is one big adventure. He founded AzulOx Visuals in 2009 and has been exploring the world and new photographic techniques ever since. Josh loves to use his photographs to tell stories, and he excels in designing creative story-boarded shoots. Josh is passionate about photography and the creative development of his students. He uses a variety of teaching techniques to help his students realize their photographic vision.
For questions about the class, please email inquiry@azulox.com.
Please review our class cancellation policy below.
Class Cancellations
Tier 1: Standard Classes
You can cancel a class registration up to two business days before the class begins and receive a full refund for standard classes. If you register for a tier 1 class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited. You may reschedule a class only if notice is given before the start time of the class. Unless otherwise stated, class refunds are only issued to customers that provide notice to the store that they would like a refund no later than two business days prior to the class. Refunds will not be issued to customers who sign up for a class but fail to attend.
Minimum Enrollment
Each class needs a minimum number of students to enroll before the class can “make.” If the minimum enrollment has not been met two business days before the class begins, the class will be cancelled. All students who enrolled in the class will be notified by telephone or email, and may transfer to a different class or be issued a refund (see refund procedure). We encourage all students to enroll as soon as registration begins. Please check your phone and email messages, including your SPAM.
How to Reschedule or Cancel a Class
Please contact the store at 512-467-7676 or email classes@precision-camera.com to cancel a class. Class cancellations or requests to be rescheduled that are sent through other channels, such as Facebook or Meetup.com messages, will not be honored.
