THE HARSH LIGHT WORKSHOP
LEARN HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH IN HARSH LIGHT
A power-packed online course dedicated to helping you overcome your fear of lighting and teaching how to use wild light to your advantage.
Together, we’ll walk through how I troubleshoot "nasty" light, how I pose my couples for the best lighting possible, and how I use light to set the mood of an image.
We'll cover backlight, direct light, and reflector techniques so you'll feel confident no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.
Are You Ready?
The Short Answer: Absolutely! If you aim to be a professional photographer, mastering lighting is non-negotiable. It's what your clients deserve. Learn to create dreamy, creamy imagery regardless of the lighting conditions. Don’t panic when your schedule has you shooting outside the "ideal" golden hour—be excited to create standout photographs.
"EDEN! I HAVE WATCHED AND REWATCHED THIS WORKSHOP AND I SWEAR, EVERYTIME I END IT FEELING MORE PREPARED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT MY CRAFT.
I LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF LEARNING HOW I CAN BETTER IMPROVE MY BUSINESS AND MY CLIENT'S EXPERIENCE. BEING ABLE TO SHOOT AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF DAY OPENS SO MANY MORE OPPORTUNITIES, TOO!
THIS WORKSHOP IS A GAME CHANGER FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS THAT HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS ONE YEAR OR TEN YEARS, READY TO LEAVE THAT OH-SO-COMFORTABLE GOLDEN HOUR SWEET SPOT READY TO UPLEVEL THEIR SKILL SET."
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Do You Dread Shooting Outside the Golden Hour?
You're not alone–I did too! First look at three in the afternoon? Forget about it. That used to send me into a complete and utter doom spiral–I needed golden hour or overcast skies to capture images that matched the work my clients booked me for.
Are you in the same boat?
NOW I LIVE FOR MIDDAY LIGHTING. GIVE ME ALL THE HARSH LIGHT YOU CAN, MOTHER NATURE.
I'M BORED AT GOLDEN HOUR, AND I LOOK FOR ANY CHANCE I CAN TO INTRODUCE HARSH LIGHT BACK INTO MY CLIENT'S GALLERIES.
IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO DO THE SAME–YOU’LL BE A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER BECAUSE OF IT!
introducing: the harsh light workshop
Our students have left saying harsh light is now their favorite lighting, that the course was their favorite purchase of the year, that they never felt comfortable midday until now, and that high noon is their favorite time of day to shoot.
can you imagine?
This can be your reality now, too.
"EDEN. I just finished your harsh light workshop and ahhh. I cannot wait to shoot in some harsh light (have a shoot set up tomorrow! I couldn't wait any longer to try out everything you taught) ... I couldn't be more grateful to you, thank you!"
TAKE ME TO IT >
"WHEN I THINK OF HARSH LIGHT, I THINK OF EDEN STRADER. I USED TO BE SO SCARED OF SHOOTING IN HARSH LIGHT. I USED TO BE SO SCARED TO SHOOT IN HARSH LIGHT, BUT NOW I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IT DURING MY SHOOTS BECAUSE IT REALLY ADDS SO MUCH MORE CREATIVITY TO MY IMAGES.
EDEN GOES OVER ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN WORK WITH IT, AND DIFFERENT STRATEGIES YOU CAN USE. I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THERE WERE SO MANY WAYS TO SHOOT IN HARSH LIGHT UNTIL I LEARNED FROM HER, AND NOW I HAVE SO MANY OPTIONS. I’VE LEARNED TO LOVE HARSH LIGHT, AND YOU WILL TOO AFTER THIS WORKSHOP!"
What's included..
YOU READY? >
• Why it’s crucial to master harsh lighting
• How I use harsh light to enhance my portfolio
• Lighting techniques for direct light, back light, and reflectors
• Footage from MULTIPLE live sessions with commentary to so you can see the strategies in action and get a feel for posing and controlling your light
• How to use lighting techniques to create depth
• How to use reflectors to your advantage in a variety of settings
• How to avoid pesky and unflattering shadows
• And much more..
"YOU AMAZE ME. THE WAY YOU TEACH AND INSTRUCT IS ALSO AMAZING – I FEEL LIKE I JUST WATCHED A LIFE CHANGING VIDEO. HARSH LIGHT IS SO SCARY AND I AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS, BUT NOW I’M SO EXCITED TO USE EVERYTHING I JUST LEARNED FROM YOUR WORKSHOP AND START FINALLY FEELING COMFORTABLE IN ALL LIGHTING SITUATIONS – NOT JUST GOLDEN HOUR. YOU’RE A GENIUS."
I'M READY FOR these RESULTS >
