Lighting Studio Portraits

Features
• Over 3 hours 20 minutes of content separated into 36 chapters.
• Learn how to create a ‘studio’ environment anywhere!
• Comprehensive coverage of studio lighting systems.
• Shot in full HD on Canon 5Dmk2 cameras.
• Edited in real time to show each set up from the start to the finish.
• Includes guidance on composition, posing and picture design.
• Full of advice, handy tips, and technical information.
• No props were used in the entire video except a stool.

Following on from the huge success of Speedlight Mastery, we have now produced a completely new training video for you to watch. Available as a two-disc DVD set, or in high definition as a digital download, ‘Lighting Studio Portraits’ will inform and teach photographers the most important technical skills in lighting and capturing striking ‘studio’ portraits.

It’s important to realise that you do not need a studio to appreciate the invaluable content on this training video. Damien explains from the start that you don’t need a studio, you just create your ‘studio’ anywhere! The right type of lighting and a simple background is all you need to start producing ‘studio-style’ portraits.

Damien will take you through the step by step process of how each shot is created. From where to position the lighting, which camera settings are used, how to best compose shots and what additional accessories may work to enhance the quality of the image, it is all here. Each chapter ends with the photographs and a summary of the exact settings used to create them.

By the end of the tutorial you will have the technical knowledge, understanding and creative confidence to reproduce the same shots for your own clients.

Feed off Damien’s expertise and enthusiasm for creating fabulously lit portraits, and go on a journey of discovery. So dim your lights, grab some snacks and download ‘Lighting Studio Portraits’ now – we guarantee you won’t regret it!

Kit

Here is a comprehensive list of the kit Damien used on Lighting Studio Portraits. Some are available to purchase from our online shop. Click the links for more information.

Cameras:
Canon EOS 5D mkII
Nikon D700
Fujifilm X100

Lenses:
Canon EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR

Triggers: 
Elinchrom Skyport system

Lighting:
Lupo HMI Daylight Spotlights
Arri Fresnel Lights
Elinchrom BRX
Elinchrom Style RX
Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Kit

Accessories:
Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes
Elinchrom Masked Diffusers for Rotalux Softboxes
Lovegrove Avenger Boom Arm
Lovegrove Flash Bracket
Lovegrove Gemini bracket
Lovegrove Studio Gel Collection
Elinchrom beauty dish reflectors
Elinchrom honeycomb grids
Lighting Stands
Manfrotto Magic Arm Kit

Reasons to invest in video training
We are extremely aware that most photographer’s training budgets are very tight these days and every penny counts. Training video downloads have become the most affordable ways of improving your photographic knowledge without breaking the bank. Whether you are a seasoned professional or are just thinking about a change of career, this video has something for everyone.

Whilst we all know that you cannot beat practical experience when it comes to learning and improving your technical skills, sometimes all you need is to learn are just a few small repeatable tips and tricks to make your photography easier with better results. Better results help to keep your clients coming back for more and reccomending you to their friends. More clients means more profit for you and your business, and that can’t be a bad thing.

FAQs

I’d like to play the entire download collection as one seamless video, how can I do this?
When you download the entire collection you will get a zipped folder containing 36 individual video files. To play these as one seamless video just open up iTunes and add all the video files to a playlist. Hit play and enjoy. (iTunes can be downloaded freefor all mac and pc users

Using this method you can juggle the order of the playlist, or even create own favourite chapter collections of say, 1 light tutorials, 2 light tutorials etc.

Can I play this on my iPad or iPhone?
Simply drag the downloaded files into an iTunes playlist then sync it with your iPhone or iPad in the usual way. Simples!

How big is the download? How long will it take?
Once bought the collection can be download in 4 parts. Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 are all less than 1gb each. So please expect it to take several hours to download completely. Download speeds depend on your internet service provider. We recommend downloading one part at a time.

If my internet cuts out and the download fails to complete, what do I do? Where do I find the download link again?
In this situation you will need to try and download again. To find the download link again; log into your member account using the username and password you’ve provided and navigate to ‘My Orders’ under the ‘Members’ tab. Go to the details of your last order.