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Lighting Masterclass

Ab Sesay Ab Sesay  | 12 part series
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Full control of varied lighting setups unlocks a world of photographic creativity. In this series, multidisciplinary image maker Ab Sesay delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the looks he deems absolute essentials. You’ll learn all about these techniques – what they can achieve, how to create them, and where they’re best applied. Out in the field or inside the studio, you’ll have the skills to bring your vision to life.

Part 12

How to Work with Clients

To close this series, Ab Sesay outlines how to deliver a positive on-set experience

7 minute read

Part 11

Make a Client-Winning Portfolio

Your portfolio is likely to be the first time a client sees your work. Here, Ab Sesay helps make sure it’s not the last

6 minute read

Part 10

How to Master Workflow and Retouching

Follow in Ab Sesay’s footsteps as he explains his workflow, from backing up images to outputting final files, ready for the client

5 minute read

Part 9

Get the Look: Commercial

What kind of setups makes a commercial image most appealing, how are they done, and why?

6 minute read

Part 8

How to Win at Ecommerce Jobs

With some expert advice, you can overcome the challenges of ecommerce sessions to achieve an efficient workflow

8 minute read

Part 7

Get the Look: Recreate Sunlight

You can’t bottle the sun itself, but you can achieve the same results with this artificial lighting technique

6 minute read

Part 6

Get the Look: High Speed Sync

Discover how to combine flash lighting with fast shutter speeds, using the High Speed Sync technique

8 minute read

Part 5

Get the Look: Day to Night

Under Ab Sesay’s expert guidance, learn to craft night-time looks to attract a viewer

7 minute read

Part 4

Master Multiple Light Setups

Learn how to achieve iconic looks through considered combinations of lights

8 minute read

Part 3

Make Amazing Images With Just One Light

Ab Sesay demonstrates a handful of bold looks using a single source

10 minute read

Part 2

How to Master Hard & Soft Light

Hard, soft, or somewhere in between, knowing how to read and achieve it will allow you to work out what’s best for your project

15 minute read

Part 1

Fashion, Commercial & Portrait Lighting Guide

An introduction to Ab Sesay’s comprehensive course covering studio lighting, fashion, and portraiture photography technique

9 minute read

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