The Houston Center for Photography is excited to present a photography masterclass with Dina Litovsky (2 spots left).
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Edward Hopper loved artificial light. His paintings romanticize the lightbulb, using it as the sole source of illumination. Being able to harness alternative sources of light, from off-camera flash to household lamps to a flashlight, is a photographer’s superpower. There is never a need to wait for the light to change or be limited to posing the subject in the last splash of afternoon sun. Inspired by Hopper, Dina Litovsky has harnessed the power and creativity of artificial light sources for all of her personal and editorial projects, using it as a stylistic signature.
This masterclass will focus on the many creative uses of light on location, in both editorial and personal work. Dina Litovsky will go over how to use light in documentary projects, portraiture, and remote photography. Students will learn the invaluable skill of planning out a lighting setup in advance as well as constructing one on the spot using whatever sources are available. The masterclass will draw inspiration not just from photography, but from painting and films, looking at how they can construct a unique world by the use of light and color.
Dates: May 2 - 5, 2024
Meetings: Thursday - Friday, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ; Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST (3 Sessions)
Location: Houston Center for Photography
Cost: $750 (HCP members receive a 10% discount)
Instructor: Dina Litovsky
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Participants: 10
Objectives:
Harness the power and flexibility of light in photography
Learn to use off-camera flash
Use available sources creatively to construct a light setup on location
Create a consistent visual signature and style using light
Incorporate continuous light sources, snoots, and gels
Experiment with unusual light sources – mirrors, disco ball reflectors, prisms
Understand how to set up light in remote photography
Be able to use both natural and artificial light to create a complex composition
Practice using different light sources for an assignment
Prerequisites:
Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in Manual mode. Having some experience with editing and/or processing images is a plus. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a flash they can use during this workshop.