Flash Photography with a Speedlight

The Importance of Understanding Light

A course by Chris Robinson , Photographer and Filmmaker

94% positive reviews (107)

3,592 students

Audio: English

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About the video: The Importance of Understanding Light

Overview

“In this lesson, I will go through and explain four different variations of light and when is the optimal time to use each one.”

In this video lesson Chris Robinson addresses the topic: The Importance of Understanding Light, which is part of the Domestika online course: Flash Photography with a Speedlight. Learn how to express yourself as a photographer by using a single light source to create professional images.

Partial transcription of the video

“The Importance of Understanding Light Light is one of the essentials in photography. Understanding it, understanding the different emotions and moods that it can convey, is essential if you want to expand and grow as a photographer. George Eastman, the founder of Kodak, has an absolutely beautiful quote regarding photography and regarding light, "Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth and you will know the key to photography." One of the most important things with photography is being able to be creative with ligh...”

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Course summary for: Flash Photography with a Speedlight

Level: Beginner
94% positive reviews (107)
3592 students
4 units
19 lessons (3h 52m)
15 downloads

Category
Photography & Video
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Capture One
Areas
Digital Photography, Photographic Lighting, Photography, Studio Photography

Chris Robinson

A course by Chris Robinson

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Photographer and Filmmaker

Chris Robinson is a photographer and filmmaker based between Madrid, Spain and Montreal, Canada. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mandarin from Donghua University in Shanghai and a master’s in photography from Instituto Europeo di Design.

Chris specializes in fine art, nude, and fashion photography. He has worked with brands like Nike, Vans, Las Culpass, and Armario Lulu, and had editorial work published in REKT, NaKid, Faddy, Glamour, and Vogue China, among others.