Workshop: Basic Outdoor Lighting

Basic Outdoor Lighting

Using natural light outdoors. Identify basic problems and offering simple solutions.

In Basic Outdoor Lighting, we’ll use a problem/solution model to identify problems you might encounter, and how to solve them.

Bring your camera and lenses. You’ll be able to participate in the demos, and take home images to study.

Workshop Information

Basic Outdoor Lighting by Nick Collura is a 3 hour afternoon workshop with two short breaks. Please bring light snacks and refreshments if you wish. Cameras are encouraged but not required. Bring something to take notes if you wish.

Purchase Basic Outdoor Lighting Tickets below

Tickets are available on a first-come basis.
There are 20 seats available.

Venue Information

RDI is a commercial photography studio that provides high end photography and video for clients from around the globe.

Our experience and knowledge assures a smooth project from pre-production to job completion.

RDI rental space
The stage features a 30’W X 20’H single curve cyclorama. Lighting is a snap with our 18’ X 24’ motorized grid. We have ample power for LED continuous or strobe lighting and generator truck access for traditional high power requirements.

RDI offers an industrial chic space to bolster your artistic expression. Nestled in the heart of a quaint neighborhood with plenty of local restaurants and pubs. 10 minutes from city center, airport or train station.

Afternoon Session

Manual exposure proficiency required

Available to the public

Raccoon Eyes

Cloudy Day / Low Contrast / Boring Light

Busy Backgrounds

Sun at the wrong angle

Harsh Sun/ Over exposed

Squinty Eyes

Uneven / Dappled Light

Exposure Problems / Dark Faces

Reflectors / Bounce Cards

Diffusion

Negative Fill

Umbrellas

Silver and White Bounce

Subject Positioning

Subject Angle