Course description
Studio Lighting 101 teaches you the foundations of studio lighting, from understanding equipment to mastering one-light setups. David Molnar walks you through the difference between harsh and diffused light, plus the use of light modifiers and strobe lights. You’ll learn critical exposure settings, including ISO, shutter speed, flash power, and how to use a light meter effectively. The course highlights common mistakes to avoid and shares three key essentials for creating beautiful portrait results. You’ll explore a range of portrait lighting techniques like loop, Rembrandt, butterfly, clamshell, broad, split, and rim lighting. Each method is broken down with clear examples to help you apply them confidently in your own shoots. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of studio lighting basics, ready to elevate your portraits with professional-quality lighting control.


David Molnar
Course instructor and Founder of The Photo Mentorship. David is a celebrity and advertising photographer, believer and family man. His work has been seen on millions of Pepsi cans, in People Magazine, on American Idol, and in The New York Times. His clients include Google, Pepsi, & Sony among many others. He now helps tens of thousands of photographers pursue THEIR dreams by creating world-class photo education, inspiration & resources here at The Photo Mentorship.




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