Using a Photographic Light Meter Learn more

Want the light to be perfect in each and every shot you take but don’t know how to make it happen? Just bought a photographic light meter but have no idea what to do with it? Photography can be a tricky and highly technical affair, and getting the light right is one of the most challenging aspects of it.

Designed to create greater accuracy in exposures when it comes to photography, light meters are generally hand-held devices which measure the intensity of light, be it reflected light or ambient light. If you’re looking for some no-nonsense, clear-cut information on how to use a photographic light meter for greater control over exposure, this free online course is for you.

Set out in a straightforward and informational tone, this course focuses on:
- Reasons to use a light meter
- How to develop a sharper understanding of light
- Understanding how different tonalities are expressed through light meters
- Concepts and practices such as reflected light readings, placing the exposure, using an ambient dome for flash in studio, etc.
- How to use a light meter in reflective and ambient modes
- How to use the light meter to pre-visualize images before exposure

The course contains upwards of 2 hours of video content, PDF files, and three simple but enjoyable exercises that can be used to enhance your knowledge. Real world examples are provided, and the course contains over 17 lectures.

It must be noted that the course is not designed to help with any specific brand of light meters – reading the manual for your particular meter is still essential, but this guide will help you with the basics of using light meters in general.

Designed to equip students with everything they need to know about light meters, the course will have you taking professional and visually stunning photographs in no time.

Author Bio
A photographer, designer, educator, and author, I have more than four decades of experience in photography, and have authored three books. Currently, I own a studio in Phoenix, write for Lighting Essentials, and teach at workshops around the world.

This billboard titled "Using a Photographic Light Meter" was created by Don Giannatti on 26 August 2013 and is available for Free. Current reach of this billboard is 535 users.

Content of this package will be available within 1 Week.