Mark introduces the model, Carissa, and the volunteers.

Mark discusses three different pillars of a photo: exposure, depth of field and motion.

Matt the camera man gets a cameo!

Using an older lens, Mark demonstrates the aperture.

Learn about the different modes on your camera.

Showing examples of depth of field with our model Carissa.

Mark uses Lightroom during the workshop to show the differences in aperture values, shutter speeds, white balance and more.

Learn about what an f-stop is and how it impacts your photos.

Using white and black panels, Mark explains how your camera’s meter can sometimes get the exposure wrong.

Mark shoots photos of his guitar to demonstrate shallow depth of field.

Mark is famous for his goofy demos! In this example he and Charles create the camera frame around Carissa, and Josh plays the role of the sun.

Learn how to get shallow depth of field, like the photo on the right.

These squares are called focus points and are used to determine what spot in your frame is supposed to be in focus.

Mark tackles a viewer question about extremely shallow depth of field.

Mark uses this fan to demonstrate shutter speed.

Examples of slow shutter speeds (blurry fan blades) vs. fast shutter speeds (frozen fan blades).

Mark demonstrates his ribbon dancing skills!

The ribbon is an example of shooting moving objects like children, pets or sports.

Mark explains that while one lens looks longer, the amount it can zoom is less than the short lens.

Mark starts the show by describing light and how it creates shadows.

Our model catches on fire during a dramatization of the effective size of the sun.

An explanation of specular highlights – the reflection of the light source that you can see in things like eyes, glass, etc.

Shannon and Marissa join us again to take questions from the live viewers.

Mark gives a visual explanation of the Inverse Square Law and how it applies to working with lights.

This demo teaches you where to position your light in relation to your camera and subject.

You’ll learn the trick to getting rid of reflections in eyeglasses while shooting portraits.

The workshop moves right along into a thorough description of color temperature and getting the right white balance in your photos.

In response to a viewer question, Mark shows the easiest way to take a group picture on a solid white background.

Mark starts to describe different modifiers, including umbrellas.

Mark demonstrates the construction of a softbox.

Using the 4×6′ softbox, Mark demonstrates how the position of the light impacts your photo.

You’ll see Mark’s results right from his computer!

Using some supplies from an art store, Mark shows you how to build a bookend (also known as a V-flat).

Mark switches to speedlights to answer a view question about lens flare.

After shooting with the speedlights, Mark does some quick post-production in Lightroom.

The Rogue FlashBender is a great way to soften the light from a speedlight.

Mark shows off his favorite lighting tool – the grid.