Art-Nude Studio lighting - with one lamp

Art-Nude Studio lighting - with one lamp

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If you want to learn how to light the human body simply and beautifully, this is for you.

It's straightforward to set up pretty light on a model once you understand how light works.

I've spent 15 years photographing advertising campaigns and commercial images, and I have created around 50.000 images (not exposures but individual photos), most of which use artificial lighting in some capacity.

And much of that understanding and knowledge I will pass on to you, right here and right now.

Invest in this, and In less than two hours from now, you will know pretty much everything you need to create a beautiful light on a model with just one lamp.

The principles of lighting a model are a lot like learning math (it's just easier to understand regardless of your current level).

Once you understand the principles, you can apply them everywhere.

All the methods I show you are using just one single lamp. And it makes no difference whether you use Flash, Halogen, LED, HMI, or a work lamp from home depot. You don't need to have all sorts of light modifiers to benefit from this.

And I'm not sponsored by anyone or trying to get you to invest in all sorts of expensive kit, quite the opposite:

I propose you to invest in your knowledge instead of things you don't need.

I'm focusing on using simple, portable, and cheap modifiers, but I'll also show you about 15 different light modifiers used in a comparable scenario.

But the real gold in this is to learn how light works:

How you should position the light in relation to a body and face.
How close the light should be to the model.
How to (and how not to) use reflectors (see video above)
How to create stunning images in small spaces.
How to diffuse and soften the light.
How to use Flags and V-Flats

And many other things.

Check out a short sequence from the video here

Although this is a professionally produced video tutorial, the focus here is not on making a slick production or filling up hour after hour with all sorts of irrelevant content:

It's about teaching you how light works, showing you how to get from nothing to near perfect in the easiest possible way, with the least amount of equipment, and how to create repeatable results.

Just like my guide to composition, this tutorial is straight to the point and all about teaching you what you need to know in the fastest possible way, without wasting your time.

What you learn here will apply to all model photography you do;

Not just nude models, and not only in a studio.

The techniques here will forever change the way you approach light!

It will save you countless hours of work and vastly improve your lighting, much to the admiration of the people who see your images.

The investment in this is less than almost any light modifier on the market. And when watching this, you will realize you need much less equipment and understand exactly what equipment you need. And you will save a lot of money from not buying all sorts of things you don't need.

And last but not least; the benefit from investing in your mind and knowledge will be lifelong.

When downloading this, you will get a PDF document with a link to the video and some good advice on how you will get the most out of it.

This video tutorial is available for streaming on Vimeo, set up with chapters for quick navigation.

You will also receive a two page A3 size printable PDF, with examples of many different light modifiers in a comparable scenario.

This training video made the most significant improvement in my fine art nude photography for sev...

For me, the stand-out learning point in this professionally produced video was the colossal improvement an effective use of V-flats and flags make to the quality and impact of images. But the “broomstick analogy,” which will significantly help produce remarkable light flows across the body, and using the edge of the light, which often works exceedingly well, is fantastic too.

I would highly recommend this to all photographers interested in portraiture or art nude photography. There is a wealth of practical information for all photographers, irrespective of whether they are complete beginners or have several years of experience.

Despite being relatively comfortable using studio lighting, having used several professional studios, and building a home studio, I was surprised by how much new information I learned in this training video. I now have a far better understanding of why some of the techniques I use work and why others do not.

Not only are the various characteristics of light explained clearly, but Thomas also demonstrates the key points with images taken in the video. Hence, the learning points become easy to see.

I have watched several such training courses presented by other experienced photographers. Few covers as much ground in a simple and easy to follow manner as Thomas Holm’s training videos.

I’ve been fighting with 2 or 3 lights to get what I wanted when all I needed was a single light, ...

Before engaging in this, I was unsure whether this was worth spending my time on, but learning about using flags this way was a revelation.

I previously thought that “light plus modifier equal shot,” but the visual difference is so apparent in this tutorial when you carefully place things to shape the light as you want it. It goes way beyond just the position and strength of a light source.

Before, I was confused about what I could achieve with a single light versus multiple lights. I thought I needed more than one light for a lot of the looks I wanted, so I’ve been fighting with two or sometimes three lights, when all I needed to do was to use a single light, better.

The description of light angles, which will pretty much guarantee a good shot, is incredible too, and I like that Thomas doesn’t get into the brands or the kit at all. Yes, he mentions particular lights, but it’s never about the camera or the post-production; it’s all about the aesthetic of light.

The basis of knowledge in this has given me confidence and set me off in the right direction.

Beginners who haven’t bought any gear yet and don’t want to waste their money should watch this. And so should Intermediate photographers with some light who don’t necessarily know how to get the most out of it.

I thought I knew how to light models and believed I needed better lamps and modifiers to improve....

I was confident I knew studio light, and I was comfortable using it. The results were unremarkable, though, and I couldn't figure out what was not working. After watching the Art-Nude Lighting Guide several times, I have a much deeper understanding of how studio light works and how to get it right. When lighting is correct, the post-production is so much easier and faster, and the images have a lot more impact.

My studio has white walls, and I always get spills and undesired reflections. Now I know how to control that with V-flats and flags, and it makes a huge difference. Also, I thought softboxes/modifiers were all very similar. I now know what types I need for my kind of photography.

Any photographer who aims to create beautiful studio images will benefit from this even if you already believe you know how to use light. And for the less experienced, the value is immense. But regardless of your level, you really will understand light better, and it will perfect your technique.

Even the advice in the end, and having it seen done, again and again, is invaluable: "Prepare, shoot, examine, enhance, repeat." One perfect image is better than many mediocre, and using this method is how you create outstanding pictures.