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Lighting 101: Studio Lighting for Beginners, with Jes Gwozdz (ClickinMom Workshops)

Looking for a fabulous online workshop?
Do you already own studio lighting, but would LOVE to become a true pro at it?
The ins & outs, tips & tricks, about studio lighting?
Wanna learn from one of the best?

Ok… then I guess I’ll let you in on this good lil treat…
Lighting 101: Studio Lighting for Beginners, with Jes Gwozdz (ClickinMom Workshops)
is getting ready to launch it’s next group workshop, and they have a space for YOU!

And it’s all held online… so no traveling from you!

This introductory studio class will start from the ground up as participants will learn how to position their lights and take a handheld meter reading. We will learn about how to use light ratios and various lighting styles to create portraits to flatter our subject. Accent lights such as background lights and hairlights will also be taught. Detailed lighting diagrams and sample photos will be shared to help participants create stunning images, including Jes’s recipe for perfect high key every time.

Now why am I so excited about this course?
Well… Jes G is a good friend of mine,
and in fact, one of my photography mentors!
She is not only a fabulous photographer,
but a superb teacher at her trade of studio lighting.

Trust in me when I say learning from Jes is a honor,
and I would only trust in her to do my upcoming studio maternity pictures!

There are only 30 seats open for this class… so if you have been waiting for a fabulous Studio Lighting class… this is yours baby!

Have I goo’ed enough about Jes?
I can go on?…. lol…Ok, I’ll spare you my girly crush on her anymore…

The nitty gritty details…
course fee: $300/person for full participation
This $300 fee takes you through FIVE (5) WEEKS of class!
And even though it’s provided through ClickinMoms Forums, you
DONT HAVE TO BE A CM MEMBER!
Anyone can take this class…
CALLING ALL MEN!!! You dont need to be a “mom” to take this class!

This class is geared towards ALL studio lighting photographers…

what you’ll need:

• DSLR and portrait lens
• Two studio strobes
• Two modifiers. One larger-sized softbox or umbrella to be used as a main, and one smaller modifier that will give a more focused stream of light. This second modifier can be a grid, snoot, or strip box.
• Two light stands
• Method to trigger strobe (either sync cord or wireless trigger)
• Gray card, zebra card, or another method to set CWB in a strobe situation
• Reflector or large piece of white cardboard
• A handheld meter that records flash readings. Recommended meters are the Sekonic L-308 series (308, 308B, 308S all OK) or L-358.

The Above photogs are all from students in Jes’s class!
These images created by students in the April 2011 studio lighting workshop.
1st Row: Becky Van Cuyk, Romana Wyllie
2nd Row: Trish Millard
3rd Row: Liana Clark, Wendy McGraw
4th Row: Sandy Tidy
5th Row: Karen Bavender, Kelly Sparks, Emilyn Guillermo

 what Jess will cover in her class:

• Basic studio lighting terminology
• Overview of basic studio lighting gear
• How to use a handheld light meter
• Setting up and positioning your studio lights
• Various lighting styles
• Using light ratios to set the tone of your images
• Multilight setups:  Using hairlights and background lights to enhance your images

what you get:

• one week for gear Q&A prior to the first lesson
• four weekly lessons
• four weekly assignments
• detailed lighting diagrams and example images
• PDF copy of all posted lessons and exercises
• detailed, personalized critique and guidance every week

course instructor:
Jessica Gwozdz, Jessica Gwozdz Photography, is a Certified Professional Photographer and mom of two.
She is located in Chicago and specializes in studio portraiture of kids and families.

Lisa Harrison of Lisa Harrison Photography will be a teaching assistant in this workshop.

David Sutton of Sutton Studios will be a guest in this workshop. He will be available for Q&A.

I know this will leave you drooling..
So here we go… WHO WANTS TO WIN A FREE SEAT IN JES’S CLASS?!?!
(I do! I do!!!)

To enter, simply leave a comment HERE, saying WHY you NEED to take part in this class…
(make sure you have the above equipment first! purdy please).

And dont worry… you can sign up for this fabulous class ahead of time (since there are limited seats available), and if you are the chosen winner, you will be REFUNDED YOUR SEAT PRICE. Super duper spiffy fantastic prop junkies!

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