2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821
Mastering Light with Confidence
by Suzette Allen,
Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman and Approved Photographic Instructor.
Light is the defining element of every great image, but the qualities that make for exceptional portraits are entirely different from those needed for landscapes or general photography! Join Portrait Artist and Lumix Ambassador, Suzette Allen, as she teaches you how to see, shape, and master light to create stunning portraits with confidence.
In this essential Core Skill Class, you’ll not only learn to recognize and modify light using natural elements and architectural features but also develop true mastery of lighting patterns—Rembrandt, Loop, Clamshell, Split, and more. Suzette will break down when to use each style, how to create them with excellence, and why they matter in shaping mood, dimension, and emotion in your portraits. Of course, she will cover the core skill of posing for flattery too! (her most popular class topic!).
You’ll also explore environmental and studio lighting techniques, reflectors, scrims, diffusion, light direction, and the impact of time of day. Plus, gain valuable posing and wardrobe tips to enhance every subject you photograph. No matter your skill level, mastering these lighting principles will elevate every portrait you create—giving you the confidence to craft beautiful, well-lit images anytime, anywhere!
Program Highlights:
Learn How To:
- See, shape and master light to create stunning portraits
- Create mood, dimension, and emotion in portraits with different lighting patterns
- Use different environmental and studio lighting techniques to elevate your portrait
- Pose and use wardrobe to enhance your subject
BIO
Suzette is a professional photographer of 30+ years, a master of Portrait Lighting and Portrait Posing for seniors and families, and a passionate coach and instructor. Her years of experience in making complex topics simple and her fabulous people skills makes her very easy to learn from and get inspired to step up your game! Her down-to-earth, sensible style helps students feel confident about what tools and small changes they need to make to bring their photography business to a new level. Suzette is a Global Ambassador for Panasonic Lumix Cameras and Adobe Influencer. She is also a Photographic Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer, as well as an Approved Photographic Instructor with Professional Photographers of America. She has served her industry in education, as a school director (West Coast School of Photography) and also served on the Board of Directors of both West Coast School and California Photographic Workshops. Now as an instructor, she has had the immense honor of teaching at over a dozen of the Affiliated Photographic Schools across the country!