Who is the course for?

For hobby photographers and professionals who want to take their first steps in studio photography and master the practical skills of working with artificial light.
The course is aimed at photographers who want to learn how to work with studio lighting and master light control in the shot.
During the training, each participant will learn what lighting equipment is used for studio shooting, what their settings are, how to use them, and what they are for.

What will you learn?

• Types of studio lighting and their characteristics
• Basic lighting schemes and functions of light
• Working with contrast, balance, and light modifiers
• All participants will learn to use a light meter, measurement, and lighting setup

Requirements

Participants need to have their own camera, as well as basic knowledge of photography, be familiar with their camera's menu, and be able to shoot in manual mode.

Program

Start time: 18:30

31.03 Continuous and pulsed light sources
02.04 Types of lighting by function
03.04 Calibrating a light meter
07.04 Exposure and light contrast
09.04 Practical exercise – building a lighting scheme
10.04 Nature of light
14.04 Light modifiers. Types and application
17.04 Individual practical task

Attractive price

The price of the course is 330 € (645.42 BGN), and for members of the Photo Club "Sofia Photographic School" the price is 299 € (584.79 BGN).

Optimal duration

The "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course lasts 2 weeks, with classes held twice a week on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In support of the comprehensive theoretical preparation, we have two entirely practical sessions where we will build several different lighting schemes, etc.

Convenient location

This course will be held at the studio of the Sofia Photographic School – 90 Tsvetan Lazarov Blvd. – 30 meters from Druzhba Metro Station and with direct connections to the rest of the public transport network – buses 204, 304, and 404, as well as trolleybuses 4 and 11. We also have free parking for the convenience of our students who travel by car.

Who are the instructors for the "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course?

The instructor for the "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course is Georgi Nedelchev, a freelance photographer and instructor with many years of experience.

What is the "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course about?

The "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course is suitable for anyone who wants to discover the world of artificial light. The main goal of the course is for participants to understand the basic principles of building a specific lighting scheme and to apply them in practice during our practical work.

What skills will students acquire during the course?

In the "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course, there are 2 entirely practical sessions where the lecturer and students photograph together. This way, all students will get a direct opportunity to work independently with high-quality studio lighting, under the expert guidance of the course instructor, of course. The main skills involve choosing a light source, light modifier, power and balance of lighting, adequate light measurement, etc.

Workload of students and expectations of them:

The "Fundamentals of Studio Photography" course is held twice a week and has a moderate workload for students.

Important:

– Anyone who has paid for the course is registered for the course.
– Anyone who chooses to pay for the course on-site at the Dynaphos store must pay for it within three days of registering through the website.
– Before paying for the course on-site, you must first place an order through the website.