Exploring Low-Key Portraiture with Chris Knight

Learn how to shoot and retouch with shadows and dark tones.

Exploring Low-Key Portraiture
  • 15 video lessons
  • 2 hours and 48 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Embrace the dark! No longer be afraid of shadow and murky tones. Explore the low-key portrait with Chris Knight. Learn how to maximize the detail in dark imagery through lighting and post-production. Chris will take you from concept through execution covering simple (yet effective) lighting techniques as well as tethering tips with Adobe® Lightroom®. He'll also discuss how to develop the raw image and retouching tactics to make your image appear powerful and purposeful.

Course Instructor

Chris Knight

Chris Knight

Chris Knight was born in Wiesbaden, Germany and grew up in Florida.

Exploring Low-Key Portraiture with Chris Knight is rated 4.4 stars by 104 students

  • Daniel M. Apr 29, 2021

    Great speaker, loads of info

  • Jesright P. Mar 5, 2021

    Simple process with exceptional results.

  • Mick V. Feb 23, 2021

    Absolutely loved this course. Clear, fast, learned a lot!

  • Fabrizio E. Dec 9, 2020

    If you love Chris Knight's low key imagery, and want to learn his technique, then this is the class for you!

  • Fernando S. Nov 11, 2020

    I've bought some courses that a pain somewhere to watch because the instructors make the courses about themselves, somehow. What I'm enjoying about Chris is that he is low-key and highlights the things he teaches.

  • Darian R. Oct 3, 2020

    This class was better than I thought it would be. Chris gets into detail on how and why but still allows for your own style to come though. I'd recommend it to anyone who is drawn to this style of portraiture. If you're into light and airy you got off at the wrong exit.

  • PAULINA C. Jun 6, 2020

    Very good to understand how a portrait gets improved in post production. Very good explained.

  • Sanjeev R. Mar 31, 2020

    Simply Sophisticated

  • Nathan M. Dec 1, 2019

    Great information from a talented and precise artist. Chris Knight is an inspiration and this class has greatly improved my portrait work.

  • Sara C. M. Nov 1, 2019

    Fantastic class, so much information during such a short amount of time. Knight's photographs are absolutely gorgeous, truly inspirational. Very informative class and pleasant speaker.

  • Marie F. May 3, 2019

    I don't have a ton of time to spare and largely catch segments of courses on short breaks. One of the things i like best about this course Chris's ability to communicate so effectively and efficiently. He covers a lot of ground in not a lot of time, but the course doesn't feel at all rushed. He's just a good speaker/instructor. One of the other reviewers mentioned that this instructor brings no ego to the stage, and I have to agree. He's a confident and competent instructor without being obnoxious. Rock solid course with terrific instruction. I will definitely check out more of Knight's classes.

  • eduardo B. Apr 9, 2019

    awesome.

  • G. Apr 3, 2019

    Great course.. thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • marsden E. Mar 27, 2019

    Wonderful on lighting and the merge with processing, though very technical, was fascinating. The image at the end was a paeon to what photoshop can accomplish beyond camera and lighting technique.

  • Creative Live Student . Mar 26, 2019

    Thank you Chris Knight and Creative Live for another excellent class. I appreciate both the actual shooting and post instruction. Right before your eyes you will see how simple applications of light, shadow combined with post production can create gorgeous, dark images. Chris has a great relaxed manner, easy to follow while offering a ton of tips and tricks. I can hardly wait to try my hand at producing some hauntingly beautiful images like Chris.

  • Linda O. Mar 26, 2019

    I learnt heaps from Chris. He explains the lighting styles better than anyone else I've known. He talks quickly but covers lots of ground and his teaching style is very simple but articulate.

  • Colette C. Mar 13, 2019

    One of the most intelligent and well thought out classes I have taken. Thank you!

  • Marc L. Mar 12, 2019

    Awesome...this guy is articulate, clear, very knowledgeable...tons of useful info, chapter headings actually reflect subject matter . Can't recomend enough.

  • Gina R. Mar 11, 2019

    I really recommend this course, even when I knew some of the concept he helped me to remember and understand more the light, thanks

  • K A. Feb 23, 2019

    Wonderful course! I really enjoy the way Chris teaches. He explains things thoroughly but doesn't overly complicate. I've purchased several of his classes from different host cites and appreciate all he shares.

  • Kaye R. Feb 16, 2019

    I picked up some poignant tips and tricks especially some of Chris’s editing techniques. Loved this course - thankyou

  • Neal W. Jan 22, 2019

    This is one of the best Creative Live courses I've bought. It simply teaches me what I need to know to create the kind of low-key images I've been trying to learn for years since working exclusively with portraiture in 2007. I think Chris Knight, in addition to being a skilled photographer, is a gifted teacher.

  • Sean S. Jan 16, 2019

    Great course. I liked it even better than I initially thought I would. Chris provided great shooting tips and examples, shooting theory, lighting and post workflow. Chris is a great and thorough teacher.

  • D. Aug 26, 2018

    What a great tutorial and a fantastic teacher! Not too long and full of top information. I'd highly recommended it for any beginner who wants to know how to create and process dramatic portrait, as Chris also explains such things as feathering the light or using the light meter. But also as a intermediate/pro photographer you'll get a lot of it. Thanx for this brilliant course.

  • Gregory O. Aug 24, 2018

    This was a great class. I thought Chris presented some really clear concepts that were easy to implement. I got a lot out of the class.

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