What You'll Learn

In this class, we will focus on the ability to create high quality studio product images. Learn about the different types of strobes, hot lights, reflectors, and materials.

We will focus on the ability to create high quality studio product images using a camera as simple as the one on your phone! (more advanced cameras are welcome but not required for the class). By the end of the class you'll be familiar with the Sacramento photo studio enough to produce your own quality images.

This class is required for members to use the lighting equipment in the Photography Studio.

  • Studio Safety
  • Set up of and differences between the strobes and hot lights
  • Building a set
  • Reflector, prop, and material usage
  • Various lighting effects: back lighting, rim lighting and flat lighting

Skills

  • Safety
  • Set Building
  • Lighting technique
  • Studio Efficiency
  • Developing your studio

Important Information

Students should bring a USB flash drive to class with at least 500mb or more of free storage. All that is required for the class is a cell phone camera. If you have a more sophisticated camera, please bring it.

Please bring anything you would especially like to photograph. Each student will be given time to set up at least one professional quality photo.

This class is required for members to use the lighting equipment in the Photography Studio.

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SAC-100: Intro to Studio Photography & Lighting
HackerLab Sacramento 1715 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Map

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware: Most of our one-on-one classes require students to register at least 48 hours ahead of class time, after which they will be marked 'Not available'. Our regular cancellation policy of 48 hours of advance notice also applies.