Teen Academy - Lighting in Photography

In this two-day lighting workshop, students will be introduced to the Principles of Light (quality, intensity, direction, color) and work in groups to create partner portraits that demonstrate these principles. The workshop will start with a lecture on the Principles of Light, then move to a demonstration on how to use strobe lights, hot lights, and basic grip equipment (c-stands, backgrounds, clamps, etc.) and basic safety procedures. Students will then work at different lighting stations to gain hands-on experience using studio equipment and creating portraits using soft and hard lighting.

Need-based scholarships are available for all Teen Academy classes. To apply, please visit: https://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy.

Course Level/Prerequisite: Open to all skill levels. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

Note: Students must have access to a smartphone, DSLR or mirrorless camera, or digital point and shoot camera to complete assignments. If they do not have their own device, a camera can be signed out from ICP. Please reach out to Teen Academy staff at [email protected] after registering if you would like to sign out a camera for the duration of the course.

Program Description: ICP’s Teen Academy program welcomes teenagers ages 14–19 from across the country and around the world to develop their skills as leaders and visual storytellers in a range of in-person and online classes. All curricula are youth-centered and include: photographic and writing assignments, open lab time, visual presentations, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, a field trip, and a culminating presentation for family and friends celebrating the students’ achievements.

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