A GUIDE TO STUDIO LIGHTING: Build a Strong Foundation for Stunning FOOD + Product PhotographY
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Are you ready to master studio lighting and take control of your photoshoots?
This guide breaks down the fundamentals of lighting into practical, approachable steps, whether you’re photographing food, products, or any other scene in a studio. From one-light setups to multi-light arrangements, you’ll learn exactly how to position, modify, and fine-tune lighting to bring out the best in your subject. This guide is packed with diagrams, techniques, and tips from years of experience to help you confidently handle any lighting challenge.
challenges you might be facing:
- Overwhelmed by Lighting Setups: Not knowing where to start or how to position your lights for the best effect.
- Harsh Shadows or Blown-Out Highlights: Struggling to achieve a balanced look without overly dark shadows or overly bright areas.
- Difficulty Making Photos Look Professional: Finding it challenging to make your product or food photography look polished and high-quality.
- Understanding Why Certain Lighting Works: Feeling uncertain about why specific lighting setups succeed and how to replicate those effects consistently.
- Controlling Light Effectively: Not knowing how to manage light spill, reflections, or unwanted shadows for a clean, intentional look.
"I absolutely loved going through this lighting guide. Even though I have studio lighting experience, I learned so much with this guide. I especially loved how Becca explained some of the advanced lighting techniques I'm interested in learning about. This guide is worth it's weight in gold!"
— Jess
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The Lighting Guide
Learn the fundamentals of studio lighting.
“If you are nervous about learning artificial light but tired of feeling stressed chasing the sun or you need more control over the scene, you need this guide!”
This lighting guide is so helpful! If you are nervous about learning artificial light but tired of feeling stressed chasing the sun or you need more control over the scene, you need this guide! It's packed full of example camera settings and diagrams that show how to set up multiple light set ups for more complex lighting scenarios.
— THE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CORNER
“I highly recommend investing in this e-book!”
Someone with advanced knowledge in studio lighting, I found this guide very useful and informative. Terragold provides creative lighting solutions for so many different scenarios and I can't wait to implement some of them into my own work. This guide is amazing tool for anyone starting out or someone that is looking to up their lighting game in commercial photography.
— Jenni
“This guide is worth it's weight in gold!”
I absolutely loved going through this lighting guide. Even though I have studio lighting experience, I learned so much with this guide. I especially loved how Becca explained some of the advanced lighting techniques I'm interested in learning about.
— Jess
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LIGHTING GUIDE
⚡️Tricks for adjusting light angles for perfect results
💡Ideas to elevate your creativity with light
📊 Diagrams that take the guesswork out of lighting
🛠️ Methods to troubleshoot common lighting challenges
📝 Exercises to practice analyzing lighting techniques
🔍 Solutions to handle challenging product textures
📸 Advice to confidently use modifiers and gear
✨Tricks to tame harsh shadows and reflections
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The Results You're Going to Get
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You’ll gain an understanding of how to light any subject, whether you’re using one light or multiple lights.
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You’ll learn how to use different light modifiers to create soft, even light or dramatic shadows, depending on your creative vision.
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See your images transform as you master essential lighting techniques, eliminate common issues, and bring out the full potential of each shot.
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You’ll feel empowered to create professional-quality photos that stand out—adding value to your portfolio, building your confidence, and helping you grow your photography business.
“This Lighting Guide is jammed pack with so much great information.”
Becca does a great job explaining the core concepts of studio lighting. It has so many different lighting setups and diagrams that will help you navigate and troubleshoot different lighting scenarios. Whether you are a newbie to studio lighting or have experience with lighting, this guide is such a great resource to have and I know I'll comeback to it whenever I need to troubleshoot a lighting scene or want to experiment with a different lighting setup.
— ANA
“This is already immensely helpful to me and I plan to have it alongside me to refer to for shoots in the future.”
The Terragold lighting guide is incredibly helpful for photographers who are wanting to gain a stronger understanding of the way your lights affect the look and feel of your image. I am a photographer who uses 1 - 2 lights but wanted a stronger understanding of the how, why, and ways to make adjustments to gain more confidence in my studio lighting capabilities. This lighting guide is the perfect piece to have alongside you as you're transitioning from natural light to studio lighting or if you are struggling to have a strong grasp of where you should be positioning your lights as a studio photographer. I highly recommend this to anyone whether you're new to the lighting game or a seasoned photographer wanting to gain a deeper understanding of lighting methods.
— KARI
MEET Your
INSTRUCTOR
becca maffett
I’m a commercial photographer specializing in food and product photography, and love creating warm, glowy, and inviting images. I’m also passionate about helping photographers like you master the art of studio lighting.
I know firsthand how intimidating studio lighting can feel, but with practice and a solid understanding of light, you’ll be able to create captivating images that bring your work to life. This guide combines my years of experience and favorite techniques to make lighting approachable, so you can confidently experiment and grow in every shoot.
BEHIND
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With gentle encouragement and an art director's eye, I collaborate with my couples to create effortlessly editorial images full of pure love, stunning backdrops, and natural moments (with just enough guidance!)
Light is my biggest inspiration, and I find weddings to be complex, joyous, fashion-filled, emotional, utterly beautiful celebrations that I can't get enough of.
ENNEAGRAM 8, CREATIVE TO MY CORE, ARTIST, ROMANTIC, JANE AUSTIN STAN
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As a globally celebrated wedding photographer with nearly two decade’s experience, Tec Petaja brings an innate knowledge of composition, mood, and light to every moment he captures.
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