Lighting Class at Westlight Studios

Westlight Studios in Franklin is quite possibly the best rental studio in Nashville. There is so much more to a rental studio than just gear, although depending upon the equipment you own you may be more dependent upon what they provide. I've rented this for our last two sessions, and the students love it. My MUA and models love the dedicated space to get ready, and the fact that it's right next to the camera room. Michael Gomez is an incredible photographer and an even better friend and host! I'm super thankful that this space is available.

Our model, Jasmine is absolutely beautiful. The first time she modeled for us she didn't wear any make up at all, and truthfully she doesn't need it. But for this day, her mom agreed to let Brie our fabulous MUA do her work. 

This shot is available light, SOOC with the Fuji 56mm 1.2 lens. That is the same as an 84mm lens on a full frame sensor. This focal length has always been a favorite of mine. Fuji sells this lens for $999.00, that is incredible for a lens this good! (Canon's 85mm 1.2 is $2,200.00, just as a comparison)

As you can see, with just the smallest bit of retouching, this is transformed into a "wow" portrait! Imagenomic "Portraiture" has been my retouching tool of choice for years. I am pretty Photoshopped challenged, I just don't know how to do that much. I can get done what I need to, beyond that I farm it out to trained professionals.

Soon, I will post some images from the students. I don't really take time to shoot that much, it's all about them having a great experience and getting some keeper images. I've received emails or texts from almost all the attendees and this was a huge success. I've already seen some fantastic images that I'm anxious to share with you.

Teaching lighting is something I'm passionate about! I don't want to see our profession turned into a bunch of folks that don't know how to create light that flatters their subject, or creates the proper mood for their session. If you'd like to know how you can get involved in our next class just drop me a note letting me know your interested, and I'll send you information.