Lastolite School of Photography

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Ezybox Mask Strips to create stunning window shadow effects and reflections on a background, a product or in a models eye. Mark shows how the strips can simulate the shadow effects of a window, venetian blind, vertical columns or simply random [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use grids on a softbox. Mark explains how to ‘feather’ the light using the grid and demonstrates how the grid modifies the light from a Ezybox studio and an Ezybox hotshoe on location using flash guns. http://www.lastolite.com/ezybox-hotshoe-grid.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-a-grid-on-a-softbox 00:19:09

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the world’s first dual purpose reflector panel which can be used as a diffuser or a soft silver bounce reflector. Mark explains how using a reflector and/or diffuser, can help overcome difficult lighting conditions when on location. http://www.lastolite.com/trigrip-difflector.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-trigrip-difflector 00:18:03

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn interviews Keith Trainor, one of the UK’s leading event photographers. Keith explains to Mark how and why he uses the HiLite illuminated background to get perfect High Key images straight from his camera, ready to print and sell during the event. http://www.lastolite.com/hilite-backgrounds.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-hilite-for-event-photography 00:21:44

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the new Lastolite 8 in 1 umbrella with a battery operated flash gun. Mark shows how this versatile umbrella can be used as a traditional bounce or shoot through umbrella and how it can be quickly converted into an umbrella box. http://www.lastolite.com/8in1umbrella.php [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Ezybox Speed-Lite with battery operated flash guns. Mark shows how the hard light from a flashgun can be significantly softened and controlled by using this compact simple to use strobist accessory. http://www.lastolite.com/ezybox-speedlite-softbox.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-ezybox-speedlite 00:12:01

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use Greycards to set expose, white balance a camera and batch process images in post production. Mark shows why it so important to get exposure and colour balance right before you start shooting to avoid lengthy retouching processes afterwards. http://www.lastolite.com/exposure-and-calibration-tools.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-calibration-greycards 00:29:39

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use posing tubs to enhance a portrait shoot. Mark shows how to use the tubs to pose the subject in a number of different positions as well as how to use the entire set of tubs to pose larger family groups in a [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Hilite illuminated background with battery operated flash guns. Mark shows how high key photography can be achieved outside of the studio with this ultra portable solution. Mark Also throws in a few tricks on how to adjust high key images in [...]

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the baby poser as a tool to create beautiful baby photographs. Mark shows the different ways that the baby poser system can be used to position the baby securely in different poses depending on the child’s age. http://www.lastolite.com/baby-poser.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-baby-posers 00:23:49

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the LiteTable to take stunning product shots. Mark shows the advantages of using Fluorescent ‘cool’ lighting to photograph different types of food. http://www.lastolite.com/litetable.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-cubelite-litetable 00:24:28

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use continuous lighting to shoot portraits. Mark shows how the ‘what you see is what you get’ effect from tungsten and fluorescent lighting can help you position the light exactly where you want it to fall. http://www.lastolite.com/rayd8-c3200.php http://www.lastolite.com/rayd8-c5000.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-rayd8-continuous-lighting-part-1 00:23:54

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use continuous lighting to shoot portraits. Mark shows how the ‘what you see is what you get’ effect from tungsten and fluorescent lighting can help you position the light exactly where you want it to fall. http://www.lastolite.com/rayd8-c3200.php http://www.lastolite.com/rayd8-c5000.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-rayd8-continuous-lighting-part-2 00:14:37

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Studio Cubelite for product photography. Mark shows how the Studio Cubelite controls shadows and reflections in a controlled environment and how it can be lit from above, behind, below and from the sides. http://www.lastolite.com/studio-cubelite.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-studio-cubelite-part-1 00:22:32

In this months episode top professional photographer Mark Cleghorn shows how to use the Studio Cubelite for product photography. Mark shows how the Studio Cubelite controls shadows and reflections in a controlled environment and how it can be lit from above, behind, below and from the sides. http://www.lastolite.com/studio-cubelite.php http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-studio-cubelite-part-2 00:11:58