Color and Lighting Effects for Studio Photography

Meet Eivind Hansen, award-winning queer photographer and fine artist, and your teacher for this course. Get to know his creative journey that led him to work with complex light and compositions. Hear about the filmmakers, photographers, and artwork that have influenced him and inspire his work.

Get an overview of the materials needed, from lighting gear to photography equipment, and hear Eivind’s recommendations. Explore different types of color wheels and how to use them in photographic compositions to achieve the desired aesthetic. Explore art history and create a mood board of references. Then dive into the casting process and choose the subject you want to shoot.

Eivind guides you through the process of setting up your studio, from the backdrop to the illumination with LED lights and PavoTubes. Get lost in a world of colored lights as Eivind shows you how to manipulate them to completely change the look of photographs. Discover how to create halos, silhouettes, and spotlighting with projector attachments. Using simple materials like prisms and kaleidoscopes, learn how to create textured light, shadow play, unique reflections, and other light hacks.

Move on to the post-production phase as Eivind takes you through his process in Lightroom. Discover the digital tools he uses to edit his images to give them a cohesive look. Wrap up the course by hearing Eivind’s final thoughts and advice for those who want to pursue a career in photography.