Lighting Patterns Courses and Certifications

Studio Lighting 101

100 ratings at CreativeLive

Comprehensive guide to studio lighting techniques, from basic setups to advanced multi-light configurations. Learn to create professional portraits, beauty shots, and dramatic images with confidence.

• CreativeLive
• 14 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Seeing and Shaping Light

92 ratings at CreativeLive

Develop skills to analyze, recreate, and design lighting setups for powerful portraits. Learn studio patterns, modifiers, and creative techniques for both indoor and outdoor photography.

• CreativeLive
• 4 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Speedlight Photography Basics

45 ratings at CreativeLive

Master speedlight photography techniques, from basic settings to advanced wireless setups. Learn to manipulate light creatively, troubleshoot issues, and capture dynamic images for various scenarios, including outdoor and event photography.

• CreativeLive
• 10 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Lighting Solutions for Portrait Photography

45 ratings at CreativeLive

Lighting Solutions for Portrait Photography with James Schmelzer

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Lighting 101

40 ratings at CreativeLive

Comprehensive flash photography course covering techniques, patterns, and creative effects using only on-camera speedlights. Ideal for mastering flash exposure and light modification.

• CreativeLive
• 8 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Basics of Studio Lighting

Explore fundamental lighting techniques for photography, including light sources, patterns, and control methods to enhance your image-making skills and creativity.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Next Level Portraits: Lighting Foundations

Next Level Portraits: Foundations of Lighting with Jeff Carpenter

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)

Simplify flash photography and take control of your lighting through practical, hands-on methods.

• CourseHorse
• Self-Paced
• $74.00

The Essential Guide to Posing

Confidently and easily pose your subjects to capture photographs that feel natural. Bring out the best in individuals, couples and even large groups!

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Next Level Portraits: Foundations of Lighting with Jeff Carpenter

Master foundational lighting principles with direction, distance, and shape to create compelling portraits and make confident decisions without relying on formulas.

• CreativeLive
• Not Currently Offered
• Paid Course