Every photographer using a camera today needs to gain a broader understanding of metering in order to achieve the highest quality results in their photographs. Only when you understand metering are you able to use ‘exposure’ as both a ‘technical and creative’ tool effectively.  

In this workshop we will cover incident vs. reflected metering, in-camera metering modes (spot, matrix, evaluative, etc.), metering flash and ambient, ratios, measuring contrast range, understanding 18% gray, metering for high and low contrast, controlling dynamic range, metering for studio lighting and how to use the zone system in a practical manner. This workshop will provide the students with hands-on access to professional level handheld light meters. We will cover both introductory and advanced features of these meters and demonstrate how to calibrate a handheld meter to the camera.

Students will participate in a combination of discussion, examples, and hands-on exercises that will take them through a step-by-step progression to understand the concepts demonstrated in class. Students will leave the class with not only a greater understanding of the technical side of effective metering, but the knowledge of how to use metering as a creative solution.  

 

Each participant will receive an electronic file containing the techniques used in the workshop. Recommended for any photographer using in-camera metering or handheld meters or a combination of both.

 

One-day workshop
 

Date: Saturday, June 1, 1-5 pm

Tuition: $145 + $20 equipment fee

Enrollment limit: 15 students

Skill/Experience level: Beginning

1 Session(s)
Sat  1-5 pm,  June 1

Instructor(s): Craig Mohr
Location: JDPW