Hands on Studio Lighting

This 25-hour practice module is tailored for those who have completed 75 hours of Studio Lighting courses. Working independently in FAPA’s fully equipped studio, you will plan, set up, direct, and shoot without assistance, developing the confidence and discipline needed to manage your own professional studio. Each session requires you to prepare your concept, handle lighting and styling, run the shoot, and restore the studio once finished. 

As part of your preparation for the Professional Fine Art Photography Graduation Project, you will choose 10 out of 15 practice topics:

1.  High-fashion editorial with dramatic contrasts 
2. Jewelry close-ups highlighting sparkle and reflections 
3. Gourmet dish presentation with styled details 
4. Dish with artistic smoke effect 
5. Product-in-action (splash, pour, or motion freeze) 
6. Perfume advertising with creative lighting setups 
7. Beauty portrait with colored gels and bold expressions 
8. Cinematic black-and-white portrait series
9. Conceptual still-life inspired by surrealism 
10. Lifestyle product shoot for social media branding 
11. Fashion accessories (bags, shoes, eyewear) under studio light 
12. Minimalist editorial with clean, modern aesthetics 
13. Texture and material study (fabric, glass, metal) 
14. Family or group portrait with balanced multi-lighting 
15. Personal creative project of your choice 

At the end of the module, your photoshoots must be submitted to FAPA and will be reviewed and approved by the instructor jury. 

Rules & Regulations 

• Keep the studio clean and always organized 
• Handle all equipment and props carefully; any damaged items must be replaced by the participant 
• Dismantle and return all equipment to its proper place after each shoot 

Prerequisite: Completion of 75 hours in Studio Lighting courses (Product Photography, Advertising Photography, Portrait II, Food II, Advanced Photography Techniques, Jewelry Photography, and Fashion Photography).