Our very popular Webinar on alternative lighting styles with Profoto RFi Softboxes has been archived. If you’re tired of using the same old lighting setups and need some new inspiration, definitely take a look at this free resource.

The webinar lasts for 40 minutes, during which John Williamson demonstrates three alternative lighting scenarios using the new Profoto RFi softboxes.

Understanding basic portrait lighting techniques is important to every photographer. It is the foundation from which the advanced techniques are built. Alternative lighting techniques can also be as important as unique approaches can create unique lighting styles.

You’ll be walked though three simple yet creative lighting styles you can use immediately. Be prepared to start thinking of light in a new way!

Equipment List:

• Profoto D1 Air 500 W/S
• Profoto RFi 2×3 Softbox
• Profoto RFi 1×6 Softbox
• Profoto RFi 1×1.3 Softbox
• Profoto RFi Speedring
• Kupo 30″ C-Stand
• Kupo Grip head
• Kupo Grip Arm
• Kupo 4-way clamp
• Nikon D3
• Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8
• Sekonic L-758DR

Tired of using the same old lighting setups? Need a burst of inspiration? Then may we suggest that you join today’s free webinar on alternative lighting techniques?

The webinar lasts for 40 min, during which John Williamson will demonstrate three alternative lighting scenarios using the new Profoto RFi softboxes.

Visit this page today before scheduled start time, enter your email address, ZIP code, and country, and you are good to go.

• Date: Today!
• Time: 19:00 CET (10:00 LA, 13:00 NY, 18:00 London, 19:00 Paris, 01:00 Beijing, 02:00 Tokyo, 04:00 Sydney)
• Cost: FREE!

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This Wednesday, November 7, 2012, Mark Wallace will demonstrate some of his favorite lighting setups. Featured gear will include Profoto D1 and Acute2 units, Sekonic meters (including the new L-478DR) and a mix of PocketWizard radio triggers such as the MiniTT1, FlexTT5, and the Plus III.

• Date: November 7, 2012
• Time: 21:00 CET (12:00 LA, 15:00 NY, 20:00 London, 21:00 Paris, 03:00 Beijing, 04:00 Tokyo, 06:00 Sydney)
• Cost: FREE!
• Location: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mark-wallace-live

Broadcasting live from his studio in Phoenix, Arizona, Mark will also take questions from the viewing audience. Mark will walk through each setup, show how he meters the lights, discuss the gear used, and answer questions.

The workshop will be streaming via Ustream, so anyone can join from anywhere in the world. The workshop will last approximately three hours and will be packed with lighting tips and techniques. Don’t miss this exciting free educational resource!

See more details at the SnapFactory blog.

Photography is all about light. Soft, hard, specular, and diffused – the foundation of the final image is the light. Expanding your arsenal of lighting techniques is a powerful way to improve and enhance your photography. Adding reflectors to your repertoire is a good way to start.

During this Webinar, photographer and Profoto Evangelist John D. Williamson will demonstrate different styles of reflectors, including how and why to use them. Covering everything from a standard reflector to the beauty dish, John will discuss the different shapes and surfaces available, showing how to use them to their full advantage.

The webinar was originally broadcasted on October 23 but is now available as a video.

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Profoto Studio Session

LIVE VIDEO WEBINAR
Light is the foundation of photography. Understanding light and proper lighting techniques are important first steps in improving your portraiture. In this seminar you will learn the basics of studio lighting and how to leverage the Profoto D1 Air to its fullest potential. We will cover everything from how to set your main light to how to determine a proper exposure. This will be the first installment of a multipart seminar on studio lighting.

Originally Webcast on 5 June 2012, we now have this learning experience archive on Vimeo.