Master Studio Lighting
Shaping Light
Studio Photography with Single and Multi-light Setups
Ready to master the art of light, lens, and expression?
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to deepen your creative control, our 4-day, 12-hour Shaping Light course is built for emerging photographers who want to master the use of studio lighting.
Hosted in our fully-equipped Kennesaw studio, this small-group series ensures a personalized, supportive learning experience.
Each session is a mix of practical knowledge, hands-on shooting, and real-time feedback. You won’t just learn settings — you’ll build a visual language that lets you direct light, shape emotion, and pose with intention.
Course Goals
- Understand how to control light quality, shape, and direction
- Be proficient with one- through five-light setups
- Choose and position modifiers for specific effects
- Develop lighting setups for both flattering realism and stylized drama
SESSION 1: ONE-LIGHT MASTERY
Focus: Light quality, direction, and control with a single source.
Topics Covered:
- Inverse square law
- Light direction and patterns (Rembrandt, loop, butterfly, split)
- Feathering, falloff, spill control
- Soft vs hard light
Studio Equipment:
- Profoto B10x Plus strobe
- 18″ Softbox (open vs gridded)
- 36″ Octabox (open vs gridded)
Lighting Recipes:
- Rembrandt with 18″ gridded softbox close to subject
- Butterfly with 36″ Octabox feathered above
- Loop light with 18″ softbox slightly off-center
Activities:
- Instruction
- Guided setups
- Shooting exercises
SESSION 2: TWO-LIGHT SETUPS
Focus: Key + fill and separation basics.
Topics Covered:
- Fill types and positions (on-axis, clamshell, side fill)
- Balancing key and fill ratios
- Basic background or rim light
Studio Equipment:
- Profoto B10x Plus strobes
- 7′ Umbrella (for fill)
- Strip light (rim/separation, gridded)
Activities:
- Instruction
- Guided setups
- Shooting exercises
SESSION 3: THREE-LIGHT SETUPS
Focus: Polish and control with rim/hair or background light.
Topics Covered:
- Classic trio setup: key, fill, rim
- Hair light placement and control
- Controlling spill and flare
Studio Equipment:
- Profoto B10x Plus strobes
- Strip lights (gridded and ungridded)
- Umbrellas for background light
Activities:
- Instruction
- Guided setups
- Shooting exercises
SESSION 4: FOUR-LIGHT CREATIVITY
Focus: Background and accent lighting for visual narrative.
Topics Covered:
- Lighting backgrounds with intent
- Accenting props or clothing
- Gobo use with optical spot
Studio Equipment:
- Profoto B10x Plus strobes
- Optical spot with gobos
- Strip lights for accents
- Umbrella or softbox for background wash
Activities:
- Instruction
- Guided setups
- Shooting exercises