Chroma: Studio in Color
Level: Lighting - Intermediate
Learning to work with light is an important milestone in every photographer’s career, and the ability to craft light to fit your vision for an image is a skill that cannot be overrated. “Crafting” of light is spoken of in terms of the quality and quantity of light.
There is however an important, third component of light that heavily influences the final look of the image: the color of light. In this workshop, photographer Nick Fancher helps you elevate your game when it comes to introducing the bold, creative, and intentional use of color into your work.
Nick will begin with a discussion of color theory, gels, and white balance, then examines how to determine which colors complement your subject matter. He covers topics such as:
- Balancing, mixing, and overpowering ambient light with artificial light
- How (and why) to light with color, even when the end goal is a black and white image
- Layering colors for unique color combinations
- Mixing hard and soft light to achieve extremely rich color
- Lighting detail and texture
- Modifier options, such as ring flash, snoots, barn doors, gobos, softboxes, and even using projectors
- Post-processing for vibrant, powerful colors
You are a confident user of all the manual shooting modes on your camera for exposure control.
You are familiar with simple lighting set ups and have had some hands on time with lighting equipment. You understand and can set up the different triggering systems.
You are aiming to be introduced to some new ideas and techniques to experiment with different creative outcomes.
To take part in this workshop, you must have a good understanding of the Adobe Lightroom Classic CC interface and basic tools, as the instructor will not be able to give you personal attention if you are not at the right level for this class. If you'd like to catch up on this knowledge, please consider taking GPP’s regular workshop Adobe Lightroom Level 1 or equivalent.
A 10% discount on Adobe Lightroom Level 1 is available for those who book this workshop - please contact us to avail of this offer once you’ve made your booking.
Portfolio Review Required
Our sincerest desire is to maintain a consistent level of photographic proficiency so that you and your fellow participants can get the most out of this workshop. Therefore we ask that you submit a sample of images that demonstrate your experience is at the defined level of the workshop.
To submit a selection of your images, click on 'Add to Cart', Agree to Terms & Conditions and then you will be instructed to upload them.
We will review your images and respond to you within 1 working day. If we do not feel that your choice is appropriate, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.
who should attend
You are a confident user of all the manual shooting modes on your camera for exposure control.
You are familiar with simple lighting set ups and have had some hands on time with lighting equipment. You understand and can set up the different triggering systems.
You are aiming to be introduced to some new ideas and techniques to experiment with different creative outcomes.
To take part in this workshop, you must have a good understanding of the Adobe Lightroom Classic CC interface and basic tools, as the instructor will not be able to give you personal attention if you are not at the right level for this class. If you'd like to catch up on this knowledge, please consider taking GPP’s regular workshop Adobe Lightroom Level 1 or equivalent.
A 10% discount on Adobe Lightroom Level 1 is available for those who book this workshop - please contact us to avail of this offer once you’ve made your booking.
Portfolio Review Required
Our sincerest desire is to maintain a consistent level of photographic proficiency so that you and your fellow participants can get the most out of this workshop. Therefore we ask that you submit a sample of images that demonstrate your experience is at the defined level of the workshop.
To submit a selection of your images, click on 'Submit Portfolio', and then you will be instructed to upload them.
We will review your images and respond to you within 1 working day. If we do not feel that your choice is appropriate, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.
* A camera with fully charged batteries
* Lens that hits any focal length in the range of 50-105mm
* SD/CF card (8 GB or larger recommended)
* Lights and light modifiers will be provided. However, bring any of your own modifiers that you may want to use.
* Your laptop with a copy of Lightroom. Adobe Lightroom is now part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud plan. You can sign up here for the Creative Cloud - Photographer Plan at US$9.99 per month, or you can utilize Adobe’s free 7-day trial, which can be downloaded here. You must install Lightroom Classic CC (NOT Lightroom CC) on your laptop and check that Lightroom is working correctly prior to attending the workshop.
What you should bring
* A camera with fully charged batteries
* Lens that hits any focal length in the range of 50-105mm
* SD/CF card (8 GB or larger recommended)
* Lights and light modifiers will be provided. However, bring any of your own modifiers that you may want to use.
* Your laptop with a copy of Lightroom. Adobe Lightroom is now part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud plan. You can sign up here for the Creative Cloud - Photographer Plan at US$9.99 per month, or you can utilize Adobe’s free 7-day trial, which can be downloaded here. You must install Lightroom Classic CC (NOT Lightroom CC) on your laptop and check that Lightroom is working correctly prior to attending the workshop.
About the Instructor
Nick Fancher
Nick Fancher is a photographer, author, and educator, who specializes in the use of minimal gear in unconventional locations. Though his work ranges wide from commercial and product photography to fine art portraiture and photojournalism, his passion lies in dramatic light and bold color use. He graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor\'s in fine art photography in 2005.
He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife and two kids.
Tuesday, February 5
9:30 AM -
5:30 PM
Includes UAE VAT 5%
Cost: AED 1350
Workshop Location
- You can cancel and/or exchange your GPP Photo Week 2019 workshop until January 4, 2019. No refunds or exchanges after January 4, 2019.
- If you cancel your workshop before January 4, 2019, you get back 70% of the workshop value.
- If you want to exchange your workshop for a different one, it must be of the same or higher value, providing that you pay the difference for a more expensive workshop.
