We are pleased to announce that Trevor was invited back to Okinawa to teach another light painting workshop in May on the 4th and 5th. The tropical islands of Okinawa provide the ideal location for the workshop offering a wide variety of environments to work in from sandy beaches to ancient ruins.
Required Equipment
A DSLR (or film SLR) camera or a camera capable of taking long exposures.
A tripod
A remote or cable release(to enable exposures longer than 30 seconds)
Recommended Equipment
A flashlight
Dark clothing
Pen and notepad for notes
Course Outline
The main topic of the course is light painting which will include basic night photography. It is open to all levels of photographers but those with a basic understanding of photography will get the most out of it.
The first night we will look at the tools and techniques used in light painting followed by a brief slideshow to show their effects. We will then set up our cameras and head outside to try them out first hand. We will also cover getting correct exposures at night including adding supplementary lighting and practice that through a series of short exercises. Adding people into the frame with an off camera flash and balancing it with the background will also be covered. The night will end with a discussion of what we want to capture on night 2.
The next night we will head out to create our own masterpieces. We use the tools and techniques we practiced on the previous night and tie them in with the environmental lighting to create some fantastic light paintings. Working in groups, we will head out and capture a set of of images that we planned at the end of the first night. You will be able to take home a set of images that would not be able to get anywhere else.
This workshop is taking a learn-by-doing approach and you will get lots of hands on experience. It is open to all levels of photographers but those with a basic understanding of photography will get the most out of it. Having good understanding of light painting and night photography will help out all areas of your “regular” photography. This course is all about understanding light which is fundamental to any photographic endeavor.
“Class is from 4PM to 10PM on both days. Course fee is US$150. The workshop will take place in Ishikawa and in the Uruma City / Yomitan area. Participants can start booking places in March.” More info and booking here.
