Technique
“ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND STUDIO LIGHTING, IT IMPROVES HOW YOU APPROACH NATURAL LIGHT” Everyone learns most effectively in different ways, and what clicks for one person might need a different explanation for another. Being with a trained teacher in person means the information can be adapted and explained in a way that’s easy for you to grasp, ensuring everyone gets the most out of the experience. Q. What’s unique about events offered by the FUJIFILM School? A. At FUJIFILM School, all our instructors are experts with Fujifilm cameras, and you’re surrounded by participants using the same camera system. Many other workshops include participants with diverse camera brands, which can leave you in doubt as to whether the instructor genuinely knows your system well enough to help maximise its potential. Furthermore, you might see classmates achieving different results with their cameras, leaving you unsure how to get a similar outcome using your Fujifilm system. Our focused, controlled environment eliminates the guesswork and fosters a more supportive learning community. Q. What has the response been from previous attendees? A. Attendees often share that they were initially apprehensive, thinking that studio lighting would be overly confusing or technical. However, as they start to apply the theory through practical, hands-on exercises, you can see these worries dissolve, and they’re able to create fantastic photos with their own hands. I love seeing attendees take what they’ve learnt and push it further in their own photography. I often have participants contact me afterwards to share new photos they’ve created and explain how their perspective on both natural and artificial light has changed. It’s these personal follow- ups and seeing their growth that makes teaching so rewarding.
cameras and lenses. Participants walk away with fantastic images for their portfolios and all the knowledge needed to replicate these results and push their creative boundaries further! Q. Who is the workshop for? A. It’s designed for individuals who are comfortable with their camera’s manual settings (shutter speed, aperture and ISO) and eager to understand how light truly works within a studio environment to help them create impactful images. Q. What are the benefits of an in-person learning experience as opposed to online classes? A. While online classes offer fantastic accessibility, allowing you to learn from home at your own pace, they often follow a linear path. You receive information, but opportunities to ask questions, troubleshoot problems in real time or immediately apply what you’ve learnt can be limited.
These in-person workshops allow attendees to work with a professional model, while using Fujifilm equipment
Book Your Ticket! Get the FUJIFILM School experience and try out an entirely new genre of photography. Head to fujifilm- houseofphotography.com/fujifilm-school/workshops to see the workshops that are coming up!
FUJIFILM Focus Magazine 31
Summer 2025
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