Techniques for taking advantage of almost every kind of light, direct, reflected, diffused, low, high, and sidelight.
This course will teach you how to find great light that naturally exists in your environment in places you probably haven’t realized or suspected and will help enhance the quality of your portraits without having to buy expensive lighting gear.
GET STARTEDBecome a master of whatever light is availale to you in any situation!
This course is for you if…
All your natural light portraits look the same and lack variety and pop.
Your portraits lack consistency and just don’t have enough wow factor.
You are confused and feel limited when shooting in natural light.
Imagine you could…
Find great light anytime, anywhere with a variety of techniques. Set up a well-lit shot in seconds and dramatically improve your portraiture and create a simple workflow in any natural light situation that will produce great portraits.
Hear what photographers have to say…
“This is one of the foundational courses in photography. It is just fine for me, and I am fairly proficient in photography. I have been following him for years.”
Druba
“This class is packed with so must information on Natural Light Fundamentals. Honestly, I felt it was a way better investment than some of the more expensive classes I have purchased. Scott doesn't ramble and sticks with just providing information along with plenty of examples. Great Class!”
Chevonne
“Excellent Lesson from Scott. Easy to understand. One of the best courses I have ever watched. Good job.”
Daniel
"I created this course to help photographers realize there is great light all around them. I wanted to teach my simple, yet powerful techniques that any photographer can rely on in any pressure situation and come away with beautiful portraits in every session."
Scott Robert Lim
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Natural Light Photography Masterclass
$147
Mastering the use of natural light can greatly enhance your portraits and this course will help any photographer to quickly find optimal light in any shooting environment.
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Curriculum
Introduction and Advantages of Natural Light
This course answers the question of why using natural light is an advantage and covers reasons why mastering natural light is imperative to learning portrait lighting.
How to Find Good Light - Catchlights
Catchlights are essential to creating a good portrait. Learn what is a catchlight, how it is created and see the difference a catchlight can make.
Using Windows to Create Catchlights
Learn how to find great light when indoors or covered by finding usable sources of light that can help you get a nice shot which most often comes from windows.
Using Doors to Create Catchlights
Doors are a great tool. Learn how they can be natural softboxes and havens for good light.
Using Shade to your advantage - with Trees
Train your mind to look for areas of light and diffusion which aren’t obvious. Hunt for darker areas, optimize your lighting environment and use trees to get great shots.
Using Shade - Between Walls and Buildings
Urban and street portraits depend on walls and buildings to create natural diffused light. This lesson shows how to take advantage of buildings and walls in an urban setting.
Using Shade - Overhangs and Large Openings
Natural light can be a superior light source because of the enormity of the light source. Learn the technique of using overhangs and large openings.
Using Shade - With Low Sun
Learn how to add portrait “wow” by taking advantage of a dual light source that is created by a low sun. Use the link above to download the Source Files for this Lesson.
Hard Light vs Soft Light
Understand the difference between hard and soft light, what creates them, when and why to use them. This is a crucial fundamental all photographers should understand.
Harsh Light Situations - Solving with Bright Color
Utilizing hard light can be difficult but these techniques can create beautiful portraits in the most difficult lighting environment. Learn how to use direct sun to your advantage. Use the l...
Harsh Light Situations Solving with Reflector and Diffuser
Learn how a basic $20 lighting tool can turn a difficult lighting situation into an advantage and understand why every photographer should own a reflector.
Using Shadows to Your Advantage
Learn how to take dramatic and interesting portraits that convey a sense of mystery and drama by utilizing shadows created by bright light.
Using the Sun as Sidelight
This is a lesson on using different lighting angles. Learn how to create side light to sculpt and add depth and shape to your portraits.
Shooting Into Darkness
Learn how to make your portraits “pop” as if your subjects are jumping off the frame. Create impact by learning how to separate your subject by using dark backgrounds.
Creating a Silhouette
Learn an excellent way to battle the bright sun and create a compelling portrait through the use of silhouettes. Learn to utilize a beautiful sky to your advantage.
Creating Rim Light
Learn how to quickly backlight your subject and add drama into your portrait. This lesson will show the best technique on how to find the perfect rim light.
Creating Reflections
Learn how reflections can be a powerful effect when creating compelling portraits, where to find them and how to use them to add impact to your photos.
Harsh Light Solutions Summary
Shooting in direct sunlight is one of the most difficult lighting situations when shooting and this lesson reviews all the techniques which can be used.
Natural Light Summary and Final Tips
A summary of techniques and main points to consider when using natural light. Use the link above to download the Source Files for this Lesson.
EXPERT PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES
Natural Light Photography Masterclass
$147
Mastering the use of natural light can greatly enhance your portraits and this course will help any photographer to quickly find optimal light in any shooting environment.
Buy Now