Understanding Light & Light Modifiers with Mark Wallace

20 video lessons
6 hours and 22 minutes of class content
Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
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After this class you’ll be able to:

Describe light using common lighting vocabulary.
Create your own lighting styles.
Build lighting setups with confidence.
Replicate lighting from images that inspire you.
Build your light modifier toolbox.

About Mark's class:

What’s the difference between a large silver umbrella and a small softbox? Why use a grid? How do you control light spill? What does it mean to shape light? Mark answers all these questions as he breaks down light in easy-to-understand terms. Mark steps through the principles of light step by step. After explaining each principle of light, he applies it to specific modifiers.

The direction of light, contrast, form, shape, The Inverse Square Law, The Angle of Incidence and Reflection, soft light, hard light, Effective Size, color temperature, Dynamic Range, and more. Once you understand these principles you’ll understand the size, shape, and surfaces of each light modifier and how to use them most effectively. This class is jam-packed and perfect for every level of a studio photographer.

Who this class is for:

Beginner to Intermediate Portrait Photographers
Portrait Photographers who work in the studio
Anyone looking to add more lighting gear to their toolbox
Photographers looking to expand their lighting options

Software used:

Adobe Photoshop CC 2021
Adobe Lightroom Classic 2021

Course Instructor

Mark Wallace

Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama. Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter), where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees.

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Student Reviews

Doug R. Dec 24, 2023

Mark gives a comprehensive class on lighting modifiers, what they are and how to use them.
Mario F. May 23, 2022

Mark and his crew did an excellent job in this class. Now I am eager to see Go-To Lighting Setups and Studio Lighting Essentials. Congratulations.
R. May 13, 2022

This course covers SO MUCH but Mark does it in a way that actually makes sense. His diagrams take complex ideas and break them down into things that are easier to understand, and all of the in-studio examples were really helpful in actually showing HOW light changes depending on distance, modifiers used, etc. This is practical and informative. Great class.
Kevin B. Jan 14, 2022

Wow, Impressive with lots of information on light modifiers. Lots of variations of use and the bonus material. Mark is very good as a teacher. Glad I purchased the subscription plan so I can see the other Mark Wallace classes. Now to go to work and use the information.
N. Dec 24, 2021

I've heard much of this before, but this class really does a good job explaining and demonstrating the principles and techniques it covers. Mark is certainly quite knowledgeable, and he makes the material accessible and easy to grasp. It does cover quite a lot of ground, and while others may go into more detail, I think this class is great for building a good foundation.
Randy M. Dec 21, 2021

Mark is simply AH-MAZING! If I was more of a photographer and not a videographer, I would definitely buy this class. I've learned so much about lighting which will help me with my YouTube Studio setup. He is obviously very knowledgeable. I am such a novice at photography I didn't even know what the light meter was used for. LOL. If you are a photographer you HAVE TO take this class.

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