Since 2006 I have been doing a one-week lighting workshop as part of the School of Photography program of YWAM with Dennis Fahringer in Kona, Hawaii.
This year I was asked by two of his former students to come to Dunham, Quebec, Canada, and teach the same thing, but this time to a school that will be in French and English.
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This was their very first time leading a School of Photography for YWAM. The leaders Raphael Paquet and Julie Gavillet hosted me during the week and translated me into French.
We did four lighting assignments.
Rembrandt
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The students were learning where to place the leading light for a starting position with portraits. They also were learning not to light everything evenly.
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1:3 Lighting Ratio
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Clamshell Lighting
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To demonstrate the Clamshell/Butterfly lighting, I took everyone’s photo. Here are the three students.
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Tent Lighting for Products
This is because some students work with the tent lighting setup to photograph products.
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I also told about my journey in photography and how it took time before I got the assignments I wanted. I also taught them a little about how to make a living with Business Practices.
You may be interested in a Lighting Workshop. Drop me a line if you are interested.