ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Arts & DIY
Event Overview
Join Denver-based fashion photographer Joe Friend at Gasmoney Studios for a two hour long demonstration on the different techniques on how to light the face.
Class Description: The cornerstone of lighting people lies in being able to effectively light the human face with intention, confidence and beauty. Join Denver-based fashion photographer, Joe Friend, for a two hour lighting seminar and learn how to easily achieve drastically different lighting setups using just one light.
This seminar will touch on the following concepts of lighting:
- The 7 industry standard lighting setups for lighting the face
- Light Direction
- Light Pattern
- Light Quality
- Shadows - Self Shadow + Thrown Shadow
- Direct Light vs. Feathered Light
- Using positive and negative fill to control bounced light
- Emotion and Tone - how direction and quality of light effect the tone of the photograph
- Visualizing the shot before you take it
This class is suited for beginner to intermediate photographers. No previous studio or lighting experience is necessary.
Seats are limited to 25 people and will be first come, fist serve! Head over to the link below to grab your ticket before this event sells out!
Please note that this class will be structured as a demonstration and seminar and attendees will not have the opportunity to do any hands-on shooting. If you’re interested in booking a 1-on-1 mentoring session with instructor Joe Friend, you can head over to his website and contact him directly.
What to Bring
Pen and notebook for taking notes
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
- Class outline complete with lighting diagrams and examples of lighting techniques- Coffee and Donuts- $50 Credit for Gasmoney Studio rental
What You Can Expect From This Experience
- The 7 industry-standard setups for lighting the face
- Learn how light direction affects shadows, tone, and mood
- Light patterns and how to control
- Light quality and how to create hard and soft light
- Direct light vs feathered light
- The difference between thrown and self shadows
Location
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Joe Friend is a Denver-based photographer specializing in fashion, advertising and lifestyle photography. With 8+ years of experience, his advertising work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Oprah Magazine, Vanity Fair, Glamour Magazine and American Airlines Magazine and some of his clients include Aspen Snowmass, PopSockets and John Taylor.
A serious creative who doesn’t take himself too seriously, he firmly believes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and therefore, surrounds himself with inspiring and ambitious people—people who are driven to uplift those around them through creating impactful work with an awesome attitude.
And just in case you were wondering - yes - Friend really is my last name.
