Course Description

The term, available light, usually refers to sources of light that are already available naturally (the sun, moon, lightning) or artificial light already being used (room lighting). This workshop is an introduction to the basics of creating portraits while manipulating natural light – using reflectors or diffusers, controlling shutter speed or aperture to capture action or create depth of field based on available light, and more.

You will learn the principles of light, exposure control, and effects of light on image design. Whether you are looking to improve your portraits as an amateur or a beginning professional photographer, this class will dramatically improve your photographs.

Topics will include:

• Working with natural light (indoors, outdoors depending on weather)
  using simple modifiers like reflectors and diffusers to manipulate light
• Working with your subject during the portrait session
• An introduction to white balance and color temperature in a natural light setting
• Photographing in low light situations, indoor and outdoor

Important Information

• This course is limited to 24 students.
• It is recommended to take the Introduction to Digital Photography and Intermediate course before enrolling in Available Light Portrait Photography.  Otherwise, you are expected to have a working knowledge of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and your personal camera's controls including manual exposure and aperture priority exposure modes. 
• Bring Point and Shoot and SLR cameras with manual and auto exposure modes only.

Course Fee - $95

 

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Registration and Payment Notes

If you plan to pay by check or purchase order, select "register by mail." Complete the form and return a printout with payment to: USC Continuing Education and Conferences, Close/Hipp Building at 1705 College Street, Suite 591, Columbia, SC 29208. Your seat is not guaranteed until payment is received.

We accept online payment via electronic check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace, a secure electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university. Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.

Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online instructions about one week before the program begins.