Understanding Light with Mark Wallace

Understanding Light with Mark Wallace — The Most Transferable Skill in Photography and Video

The gist: A lighting fundamentals course covering natural and studio light — the core knowledge that every professional photographer and videographer needs to deliver consistent, client-ready results in any environment.

• Reading natural light: Teaches how to identify and use hard, soft, directional, and diffused light — critical for shooting on location without full lighting control.
• Portable modifiers: Covers reflectors and diffusion panels, enabling photographers to control light during location shoots with minimal gear.
• Studio lighting fundamentals: Introduces basic studio lighting setups so you can take on portrait and product photography clients that require controlled environments.
• Mood and dimension: Teaches how to use light to create the visual tone clients expect, from bright commercial looks to cinematic shadows.

Mark Wallace is a commercial photographer and prolific photography educator whose lighting workshops on CreativeLive have helped professionals and advanced hobbyists build systematic approaches to light control across natural and artificial environments.

Best for: Photographers and videographers who want to expand the types of paid work they can take by mastering light in any setting. Skip it if: You already have advanced lighting experience — this course is structured for learners building from foundational concepts, not for fine-tuning existing expertise. Check the current price before buying.