Professional Studio Lighting Techniques
A 12-part course with Phillip McCordall
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Phillip started photography as a hobby at the age of 10, on leaving school at 16 he worked in a London studio as assistant to Barry Bullough a well known food photographer. Over the next 3 years he worked for other photographers in all types of... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 16 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 30
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44 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEPhotography lesson 1Free5 CQ
There are several modifiers for artificial light in studio photography. In this lesson, learn about modifiers and see examples of how they affect light quality.
with Phillip McCordallThere are several modifiers for artificial light in studio photography. In this lesson, learn about modifiers and see examples of how they affect light quality.
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7 minPhotography lesson 24 CQ
When taking photos with artificial light, there are several options to consider. In this lesson, learn about using speedlights and strobe lights in studio.
with Phillip McCordallWhen taking photos with artificial light, there are several options to consider. In this lesson, learn about using speedlights and strobe lights in studio.
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9 minPhotography lesson 35 CQ
Have you ever tried light painting photography? In this lesson, learn to use a digital camera at slow shutter speeds to create fascinating images!
with Phillip McCordallHave you ever tried light painting photography? In this lesson, learn to use a digital camera at slow shutter speeds to create fascinating images!
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5 minPhotography lesson 43 CQ
Explore different portrait effects! In this lesson, Phillip McCordall explains the different kinds of studio light sources used for portraits.
with Phillip McCordallExplore different portrait effects! In this lesson, Phillip McCordall explains the different kinds of studio light sources used for portraits.
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4 minPhotography lesson 53 CQ
Learn how to use tracing paper to create glowing light effects in your still photos. Then, put spray deodorant and tape to use in images of glass objects.
with Phillip McCordallLearn how to use tracing paper to create glowing light effects in your still photos. Then, put spray deodorant and tape to use in images of glass objects.
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2 minNight Photography lesson 62 CQ
What should you do if you want to shoot low light photos, but you don’t have equipment? In this lesson, learn to shoot in low light with basic gear and a DSLR.
with Phillip McCordallWhat should you do if you want to shoot low light photos, but you don’t have equipment? In this lesson, learn to shoot in low light with basic gear and a DSLR.
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6 minPhotography lesson 74 CQ
When taking photos in a studio, you will need to choose flash or continuous light to illuminate your subject. Watch this lesson to learn about these options.
with Phillip McCordallWhen taking photos in a studio, you will need to choose flash or continuous light to illuminate your subject. Watch this lesson to learn about these options.
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8 minPhotography lesson 85 CQ
Have you ever been unhappy with the way your flash photos turned out? Learn how to use off-camera flash, a tool that can improve your pictures dramatically.
with Phillip McCordallHave you ever been unhappy with the way your flash photos turned out? Learn how to use off-camera flash, a tool that can improve your pictures dramatically.
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4 minPhotography lesson 93 CQ
Did you know photographers used to have to manually fire a flash while keeping their camera’s shutter open? Fortunately, now we have flash synchronization.
with Phillip McCordallDid you know photographers used to have to manually fire a flash while keeping their camera’s shutter open? Fortunately, now we have flash synchronization.
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5 minProduct Photography lesson 103 CQ
In this photography lesson by Phillip McCordall, you’ll learn how to avoid lens flare, and how to make the most of it when shooting indoors or outdoors.
with Phillip McCordallIn this photography lesson by Phillip McCordall, you’ll learn how to avoid lens flare, and how to make the most of it when shooting indoors or outdoors.
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2 minPhotography lesson 112 CQ
Want to create an artistic background with an old camera? Combine a film camera like this Pentax with a wireless flash to create some awesome effects!
with Phillip McCordallWant to create an artistic background with an old camera? Combine a film camera like this Pentax with a wireless flash to create some awesome effects!
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9 minPhotography lesson 125 CQ
This is the most important lighting lesson for the aspiring photographer! In this lesson, learn about the inverse square law, f-stops, and adjusting for shadow.
with Phillip McCordallThis is the most important lighting lesson for the aspiring photographer! In this lesson, learn about the inverse square law, f-stops, and adjusting for shadow.
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20157 min20-part Product Photography course91 CQ
This course covers photographer Phillip McCordall's specialty—product and still life photography. Learn the best methods for photographing products, including jewelry, food, electronics, and cars.
with Phillip McCordallThis course covers photographer Phillip McCordall's specialty—product and still life photography. Learn the best methods for photographing products, including jewelry, food, electronics, and cars.
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1488 min14-part Photography course51 CQ
Portraits are the bread and butter for many photographers. If you’re comfortable with a DSLR and ready to bring a new level of professionalism to your work, Phillip McCordall’s portrait photography course will take your skills to the next level! Start with an overview of portrait photography, then plunge into the nitty gritty with in-depth lessons on lighting for various portrait effects. Get tips for photographing models, children, and groups, and finish with portrait post-production basics.
with Phillip McCordallPortraits are the bread and butter for many photographers. If you’re comfortable with a DSLR and ready to bring a new level of professionalism to your work, Phillip McCordall’s portrait photography course will take your skills to the next level! Start with an overview of portrait photography, then plunge into the nitty gritty with in-depth lessons on lighting for various portrait effects. Get tips for photographing models, children, and groups, and finish with portrait post-production basics.
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1375 min13-part Light & Exposure course43 CQ
Forget what you've heard—you don’t need buckets of money to create a functional photography studio! Professional photographer Phillip McCordall has developed many low-cost and DIY solutions for photography gear, and shares his secrets in this 12-lesson course. Begin with an overview of photo studio basic gear, then get tips for buying affordable or used lenses. Build your gear arsenal with six ingenious DIY lighting solutions, then learn how to set up a photography studio on your own home!
with Phillip McCordallForget what you've heard—you don’t need buckets of money to create a functional photography studio! Professional photographer Phillip McCordall has developed many low-cost and DIY solutions for photography gear, and shares his secrets in this 12-lesson course. Begin with an overview of photo studio basic gear, then get tips for buying affordable or used lenses. Build your gear arsenal with six ingenious DIY lighting solutions, then learn how to set up a photography studio on your own home!
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976 min9-part Photography course43 CQ
Dream about turning a photography hobby into a career? Learn how to launch a photography career, and learn why specializing in portraiture, sports photography, or product photography is a great idea.
with Phillip McCordallDream about turning a photography hobby into a career? Learn how to launch a photography career, and learn why specializing in portraiture, sports photography, or product photography is a great idea.
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1167 min11-part Light & Exposure course39 CQ
Building photography skills means expanding your range of tools and equipment. In this course, photographer Phillip McCordall explains basic and intermediate photography techniques and tools.
with Phillip McCordallBuilding photography skills means expanding your range of tools and equipment. In this course, photographer Phillip McCordall explains basic and intermediate photography techniques and tools.
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20221 min20-part Night Photography course122 CQ
Take on the challenges of night photography and come up with stunning results! Neil Creek explores how to use basic settings and equipment to turn out beautiful skylines, portraits, and city scenes.
with Neil CreekTake on the challenges of night photography and come up with stunning results! Neil Creek explores how to use basic settings and equipment to turn out beautiful skylines, portraits, and city scenes.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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1276 min12-part Night Photography course44 CQ
Looking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
with Phillip McCordallLooking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
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4 minFREENight Photography lessonFree3 CQ
Photographer Colin Legg makes time-lapse movies of celestial scenes. Legg shares tips, and describes some of the challenges of landscape astrophotography—from babysitting cameras for days and nights on end to running electronics off the grid.
with Science FridayPhotographer Colin Legg makes time-lapse movies of celestial scenes. Legg shares tips, and describes some of the challenges of landscape astrophotography—from babysitting cameras for days and nights on end to running electronics off the grid.
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32134 min32-part Photography course84 CQ
Learn how to take professional looking portraits with this beginners course from photography guru Valerie Goettsch. Get essential advice on picking a DSLR and adjusting the basic camera settings.
with Valerie GoettschLearn how to take professional looking portraits with this beginners course from photography guru Valerie Goettsch. Get essential advice on picking a DSLR and adjusting the basic camera settings.
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1488 min14-part Photography course51 CQ
Portraits are the bread and butter for many photographers. If you’re comfortable with a DSLR and ready to bring a new level of professionalism to your work, Phillip McCordall’s portrait photography course will take your skills to the next level! Start with an overview of portrait photography, then plunge into the nitty gritty with in-depth lessons on lighting for various portrait effects. Get tips for photographing models, children, and groups, and finish with portrait post-production basics.
with Phillip McCordallPortraits are the bread and butter for many photographers. If you’re comfortable with a DSLR and ready to bring a new level of professionalism to your work, Phillip McCordall’s portrait photography course will take your skills to the next level! Start with an overview of portrait photography, then plunge into the nitty gritty with in-depth lessons on lighting for various portrait effects. Get tips for photographing models, children, and groups, and finish with portrait post-production basics.
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1276 min12-part Night Photography course44 CQ
Looking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
with Phillip McCordallLooking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
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871 min8-part Photography course40 CQ
Tired of footing the bill for professional portrait photographers? Learn how to take high-quality photos of your friends and family—these skills will last a lifetime! From the best settings to keeping your subjects interested and comfortable, Bernie Raffe AMPA pulls back the curtain on all of the essential tips and tricks for portrait photography. These thorough lessons cover poses for men, women, children, babies, and families.
with Bernie Raffe AMPATired of footing the bill for professional portrait photographers? Learn how to take high-quality photos of your friends and family—these skills will last a lifetime! From the best settings to keeping your subjects interested and comfortable, Bernie Raffe AMPA pulls back the curtain on all of the essential tips and tricks for portrait photography. These thorough lessons cover poses for men, women, children, babies, and families.
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4 minFREEPhotography lessonFree3 CQ
Three years ago, photographer Misha Friedman traveled to South Africa. He went to Gugulethu, a township near Cape Town, to photograph several women living with HIV and tuberculosis. This year, he went back to try and find the women again. Some have since died. Friedman has now produced a new portrait series — focusing in part on those who were left behind and on the ongoing HIV crisis in South Africa — a country with the highest infection rate in the world.
with PRI's The WorldThree years ago, photographer Misha Friedman traveled to South Africa. He went to Gugulethu, a township near Cape Town, to photograph several women living with HIV and tuberculosis. This year, he went back to try and find the women again. Some have since died. Friedman has now produced a new portrait series — focusing in part on those who were left behind and on the ongoing HIV crisis in South Africa — a country with the highest infection rate in the world.
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13231 min13-part Light & Exposure course121 CQ
In this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
with Ken at EasyDSLRIn this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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10101 min10-part Photography course58 CQ
Learn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
with Meira GottliebLearn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
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351 min3-part Photography course27 CQ
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
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17130 min17-part Photography course72 CQ
Excited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.
with Video School OnlineExcited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.