LIGHTING CONTROL AND MANIPULATION
This course explores how light functions as a visual language in photography, shaping the mood, atmosphere, and narrative of images. Emphasizing technique, intention, and storytelling, the course reflects a teaching philosophy that values creative freedom, experimentation, and personal growth. Participants will learn to control and manipulate various lighting tools and setups, both in the studio and on location. The focus is on developing an intuitive understanding of how light affects different materials and subjects, enabling stronger, more deliberate visual decisions that support the content and meaning of
Images. The course encourages experimentation with light as a means to deepen artistic expression and craft images with greater emotional and conceptual impact. Students will learn to make formal decisions that enhance the storytelling, clarity, and resonance of their work, developing a personal visual vocabulary that elevates their ability to communicate effectively through photography. Whether working on portraits or complex scenes, this approach emphasizes the creative potential of lighting to produce powerful, meaningful,
and stylistic photographs
