6 Class Projects
It takes about hour(s) to complete each project.
Types of stroboscope
How to change conference rooms or rooms into a studio
Four types of lighting skills
How to film from different angles
How to film according to the keyword in the way you imagined it
Photo checking & selection & portfolio
Skills You’ll Learn
Basics of Lighting
Beginners do not need to worry as we will cover from the very basics on theories of lighting.
How to Set Up Indoor Studios
Learn about the necessary equipment and how to set it up.
How to Film
Learn how to film by using different lighting technologies.
Learn lighting skills that photographer Hiraiwa Toru has cultivated over his 15 years of career.
In this class, you will learn how to take a good figure picture by only using a Strobe without editing or photoshop. We will be introducing the four basic techniques used by Hiraiwa Toru who has vast experiences of taking pictures of celebrities. You will be able to learn how to convey what you imagined into a photo without using cameras or equipment. Let's learn how to use the Strobe lighting techniques and create a lot of original photos!
What You Can Achieve
- Learn lighting skills that allow you to take photos the way you imagined it without any editing.
- Learn basic lighting techniques that Hiraiwa Toru developed over his 15 years of career.
- Be able to convey what you imagined without having to buy expensive cameras or equipment.
Recommended For
- Those who want to take photos of human figures just as how they imagined it
- Those who want to challenge themselves by learning the skills of the famous photographer
- Those who want to find their own expression style
3 Reasons to Take This Class
① This is the class Hiraiwa Toru has been looking for 15 years ago
Learn the skills that Hiraiwa Toru wanted to learn 15 years ago, from the very person who taught himself through trial and error.
② Introduce tips on how to express the perfect visualized image into a photograph without advanced equipment for professionals
Learn professional photography skills starting from Strobe lighting techniques that the creator often uses to Clip On Strobe that is easy to come across.
③ Learn the '4 basic lighting skills' that Hiraiwa Toru uses in his work
Learn everything from 'Strobe lighting skills' and how to convey your imagination into your photographs without using Photoshop or other editing tools by only using lighting techniques.
Curriculum
Creator
Toru Hiraiwa
photographer
Professional photographer based in Tokyo
"I have included the things I have always been curious about for the past 15 years."
I do acknowledge that the entry barrier is pretty high due to the expensive equipment required. However, if there is a photo that you wish to take with a Storobo, I believe that you will have much to gain from this class. A photo taken with your own lighting skills that touches you will definitely be able to touch someone else's heart! Such experience will be a good stepping stone for your future.
Also, if you have dreams of becoming a professional, watching and learning the skills of an active photographer will also be a great opportunity for you to break your barriers. I hope that you will be able to debut as a professional photographer and work in the same professional field as me by learning the Strobo light skills from this class.
Like many of you reading this right now, I too, had a time when I felt insecure and anxious on whether I could become a professional photographer. As a person who went through the same path as you did, I can assure you that you will be able to gain much from this class.
Creator Interviews
Q. What kind of activities do you usually do? Please briefly introduce yourself!
A. I have been working as a professional photographer in Tokyo for about 15 years. In the first five years, I have been filming various genres and have settled on taking photography of human figures in the past decade because I just love figure photos! I film with the thought of bringing out the best points of the model and 'taking the best shot a day'. I have been in charge of the official profile pictures of Masachika Ichimura, Takuya Kimura, Shun Oguri, Itsei Takahashi, Takeru Sato, Touri Matsuzaka, Ko Ayano, Kei Tanaka, Mieko Harada, Miki Maya, and Kuroki Hana.
Q. How did you start taking pictures?
A. As an ordinary office worker, I used to look for various jobs that required professional skills as I wanted to learn them before I turned 30. As a result, photography was my choice. I just head-first challenged myself to the industry. I did not go to a professional photography school, and started my career just after 1 year of studio and assistant experience. Through various trial and errors, I taught myself photography and ended up where I am right now.
Q. Why did you decide to offer online classes on CLASS101?
A. CLASS101 approached me first after seeing my Instagram and note (thank YOU!). I started the class with the thought of wanting to support and lead on the path for people who jump into new roads, with courage like me, through CLASS101.
Q. What did you focus on the most when plaaning for the class? To whom would you like to recommend this class?
A. I tried to focus on delivering the lighting skills that I have developed over the past 15 years to the people who really want to learn the basic skills on lighting. You may utilize the skills you learned here to find your own style or use photo editing tools like Photoshop to add your own tastes. There really is no right answer in photography. Be bold and try whatever you wish to try out. I hope this class may help you.
Q. What do you wish for Classmates to gain from this class?
A. 'Rome was not built in a day'. It may seem a little overrated, but I can say that it is also the same for growth as a professional photographer or improvement for your lighting skills. You may be able to effectively learn lighting skills from my class but that is just the beginning. I hope you will be able to find your own lighting skills by practicing many times and learning from your trials and errors. A photo taken with your own lighting skills that touches you will definitely be able to touch someone else's heart! Such experience will be a good stepping stone for your future.
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