Name: Studio Photography for Beginners
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Created byKush Sharma

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Learning about the equipment needed to set up a budget home photography studio
Learning about how strobe lights (studio lights) work
Learning about the camera settings to be used in studio photography
Learning how to execute creative studio photography techniques like low-key photography, high-key photography, color gel photography, etc

Course content

13 sections • 38 lectures • 4h 45m total length

About me (Your Trainer) and Some Important Information6:59
In this video, we'll be starting off things by learning about some important information that you should know before you start this course.
Recommended Studio Photography Gear0:16
Introduction to a Budget Home Studio6:06
In this video we'll be getting an introduction to a budget home studio by discussing the basic essential equipment that is needed.

Understanding a Modifier - Part 1 (Softbox and Umbrella)7:07
In this video we'll be understanding what a modifier is and why we need it. We'll be looking at two different types of modifiers - The Softbox and the Umbrella.
Understanding a Modifier - Part 2 (Hard Light and Soft Light)4:17
In this video we'll be understanding how a modifier converts hard light from a bare strobe into soft light that looks much more pleasing on our subject.

Intro to Camera Setting and Flash Exposure3:30
In this video, we'll be initiating the important process of understanding what camera settings we should use while doing studio photography.
Understanding Flash Exposure4:50
In this video we'll be seeing what flash exposure means by performing a little demo.
What ISO to Use?5:15
In this video, we'll be seeing how ISO works in studio photography and what ISO value should we use.
Modelling Lamp vs Flash Unit of a Strobe Light8:55
In this video, we'll be seeing the difference between the modelling lamp and the flash unit of a strobe and learning about the primary function of a modelling lamp. We'll also be seeing why it is not advisable to only use the modelling lamp for shooting with respect to ISO.
What Shutter Speed to Use? (The Concept of Sync Speed) - Part 111:36
In this video we'll be learning about the concept of sync speed which will help us understand what shutter speed we should use in studio photography.
What Shutter Speed to Use? (The Concept of Sync Speed) - Part 25:57
In this video we'll be learning about the concept of sync speed which will help us understand what shutter speed we should use in studio photography.
What Aperture to Use?12:11
In this video, we'll be learning about how aperture works in studio photography with the help of an exercise. This will teach us what f-stop number to use in studio photography.
What White Balance to Use?9:06
In this video, we'll be learning about how white balance works in studio photography and which white balance settings should we use.

Inverse Square Law of Light16:57
In this video, we'll be learning about the Inverse Square Law of Light and how it impacts our portraits in studio photography.
Turning Hard Light Into Soft Light - Part 19:06
In this video, we'll be learning about the differences between hard and soft light. We'll also be seeing what are the causes of hard light and why using a modifier turns hard light into soft light. We'll also be seeing how we can make soft light even softer.
Turning Hard Light Into Soft Light - Part 25:38
In this video, we'll be learning about the differences between hard and soft light. We'll also be seeing what are the causes of hard light and why using a modifier turns hard light into soft light. We'll also be seeing how we can make soft light even softer.
Types of Modifiers - Part 17:55
In this video we'll be looking at some different types of basic modifiers.
Types of Modifiers - Part 25:27
In this video, we'll be looking at some at some different types of basic modifiers.

One Light Set-up With Reflector10:39
In this video, we'll be learning how to do studio photography with only one light. We'll also be learning how we can use a reflector to fill in the shadows.
Two Lights Set-up and Slave Mode - Part 111:15
Two Lights Set-up and Slave Mode - Part 25:38
In this video, we'll be learning how to use two lights, one as a key light and the other as a fill light to improve our portraits.
Three Lights Set-up With Hair Light4:12
In this video we'll be looking at how to add a hair light and use a three-light set-up to get portraits which have depth.

Four Lights Set-up and High-Key Photography5:47
In this video, we'll be looking at a four-lights set-up and we'll be seeing how we can use this to create high-key portraits.
Low-Key Photography8:20
In this video we'll be looking at how to do low-key photography to create some dramatic and moody portraits.
Studio Photography Using Color Gels9:37
In this video, we'll be learning how to use colored cellophane sheets to create some colorful and dramatic portraits in our studio.

Requirements

You need to have a camera and some basic studio equipment, though the equipment can also be purchased later on once you learn.

Description

Have you always wanted to learn studio photography but had no idea where to start? Then you've come to the right place.

This course will teach you everything you need to know about studio photography and also enable you to set up a budget studio right inside your own house.

In this course, we start off by learning about all the essential equipment that you would require in your studio.

Then we dive into each equipment (like strobe lights, modifiers, etc) and learn about them individually so you understand their purpose.

Then we get into the fun part where you start learning about all the settings in your camera that you need to use for studio photography. We discuss the ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed and White Balance that you would need to use for studio photography.

From there on, we move towards understanding light and how to modify it. We learn about things like the Inverse Square Law of Light and how to turn hard light into soft light by using different types of modifiers.

We also cover different light set-ups like the one-light, two-light, three-light and four-light set ups so you can achieve any kind of studio portrait you want. We also see how to combine strobe lights with speedlites.

We also look at very cool and dramatic studio lighting techniques like high-key, low-key and color gels photography.

We round off things by going through some of the basic editing practices for your studio portraits.

You also get a document which has the list of all the equipment and accessories shown in the course so you don't have to research things on your own. Even the links to buy these online are given in this document so you'll end up saving a lot of time and effort.

Once you go through this course you'll even find that, to start out, you don't even need most of the equipment. Even if you have got just a camera and an external flash/speedlite, you can get started.

Also, you don't have to have any prior extensive knowledge of photography or even the manual mode settings because we have created this course in such a way that it's perfect even for a complete beginner.

So here's hoping that you will decide to take indulge in this beautiful experience of learning studio photography. We wish you all the luck in your journey!

Who this course is for:

People interested in learning the art of studio photography.

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 13min

Understanding a Strobe Light2 lectures • 14min

Understanding Modifiers2 lectures • 11min

Understanding the Backdrop1 lecture • 3min

Taking Our First Shot1 lecture • 9min

What Camera Settings to Use in Studio Photography8 lectures • 1hr 1min

Understanding Light5 lectures • 45min

Which Lens to Use?1 lecture • 12min

Light Set-ups4 lectures • 32min

Lighting Techniques3 lectures • 24min

Requirements

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