Studio Lighting Courses and Certifications

The Highs and Lows of Lighting: Controlling Mood with Light

9 ratings at CreativeLive

The Highs and Lows of Lighting: Controlling Mood with Light with Lindsay Adler

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Modern Glamour Lighting

2 ratings at CreativeLive

Master portrait and glamour lighting techniques with award-winning photographer Lou Davis, covering essential equipment, perfect light placement, and methods for photographing models and celebrities.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Go-To Lighting Setups

2 ratings at CreativeLive

Practical guide to 26 diverse lighting setups for portraits, fine art, and catalog work. Hands-on approach to mastering light meters, creating unique styles, and overcoming studio challenges.

• CreativeLive
• 3 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FAST CLASS: Understanding Light

Discover the fundamentals of lighting in photography through this condensed highlight version covering natural light, studio equipment, flash techniques, and creative lighting setups.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FAST CLASS: Skin 101: Lighting, Retouching, and Understanding Skin

FAST CLASS: Skin 101: Lighting, Retouching, and Understanding Skin with Lindsay Adler

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FAST CLASS: Food Photography

1 rating at CreativeLive

Master food photography essentials from styling and lighting to camera settings and business strategies in this condensed highlight version of Andrew Scrivani's popular class.

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Create Modern Business Portraits

1 rating at CreativeLive

Create Modern Business Portraits with Dan Brouillette

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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
• 15th Apr, 2026
• Paid Course

Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass

1691 ratings at Udemy

Creative Photography Masterclass - Learn How To Compose Images & Observe Light - Studio / Portrait / Street Photography

• Udemy
• 11 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Guide to Accessories for DSLRs

802 ratings at Udemy

Learn what to use to make your DSLR experience the best it can be.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Secrets of Magazine Model Photography

507 ratings at Udemy

The Definitive Course on how to Photograph Models to get Published in Magazines. Over 2 hrs of Behind the Scenes Video!

• Udemy
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Studio Portrait Lighting

Let photographer Kirk Tuck show you the equipment, setup and lighting techniques you’ll need to create alluring, professional-quality studio portraits.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

The Creative Portrait (Live Online)

43 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the art of capturing compelling portraits that reveal deeper truths.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $815.00

Microcredential

Portrait Photography

Master studio lighting, natural light techniques, and conceptual storytelling to create expressive portraits that capture personality and mood with professional polish.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

EDUCBA

Create Professional 3D Product Models

Master professional 3D product modeling in Maya through hands-on workflows covering geometry creation, UV mapping, texturing, and high-quality rendering for portfolio-ready results.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course