Single Light Photography with the Westcott Apollo 28" is a course aimed at amateur and intermediate level photographers who wish to learn how to use a single, inexpensive light source and an incredibly versatile medium sized softbox modifier to take their photography up a few notches, and apply simple yet effective post-processing techniques to enhance the resulting images. This course is organized in a simple to follow layout: In Section 1, we provide an introduction to the course, detailing the goals and requirements;In Section 2, we explain in detail all the equipment we will be using along this course;In Section 3, we teach the “tech stuff”: all the basic knowledge behind speedlight exposure that will assist you in determining the best course of action for each scenario you’ll find as a photographer;In Section 4, we start shooting - a simple studio headshots with a single light source and a variety of looks;In Section 5, we go outside and shoot an outdoors portrait, applying more of the knowledge gained in section 3;In Section 6, we go back to the studio to shoot food, using our single light to create dramatic, storytelling light;In Section 7, we go back outside and shoot a picnic, again applying all the principles from section 4;In Section 8, we take a model to a location and shoot for the whole day - and demonstrate how this simple light can assist you in achieving different looks and feelings in your images. Every section provides clear and concise explanations and examples of the subjects being demonstrated. Single Light Photography with the Westcott Apollo 28" contains over 6 hours of video, including screen captures of the post-processing sections so you can follow along. If you want to take your first steps in the world of off-camera flash, or learn how to make the best use of your speedlight and medium sized softbox, jump right in.
