Hunt’s Photo Experience: Westcott Location Lighting Lab: Hard Light, Bold Results
May 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Class Summary
May 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Bring your camera with a memory card.
- For lenses, standard portrait lenses are between 70mm and 135mm. You can also use wider lenses, such as 50mm or 35mm, but note that you will include more of the background.
Soft light is safe—hard light tells a story.
Join Westcott’s JC Carey for a hands-on lighting workshop focused on the power, drama, and creative freedom of hard light. Using a variety of focused light modifiers like the Westcott Deep Focus Reflector and other hard reflectors, this class is built for photographers who want to create images with stronger shadows, more contrast, and a bold visual impact that stands out.
From fashion-inspired portraits to cinematic character studies, hard light gives photographers the ability to shape mood with precision. This workshop will explore how to use direct, controlled light to create depth, texture, separation, and intentional drama—whether you’re working indoors or on location.
Built around JC’s proven From Fear to Flash teaching method, this class keeps lighting approachable, practical, and fun. Instead of getting lost in technical complexity, attendees will learn how to see light, control light, and use harder modifiers with confidence to create images that feel intentional and powerful.
This is a fully hands-on experience designed for photographers of all skill levels—from those just stepping into off-camera flash to experienced shooters looking to add more edge and personality to their work.
Bring your camera, a desire to experiment, and a willingness to create.
Westcott will provide the lights, triggers, and modifiers—including tools like the Westcott Deep Focus Reflector—you just need to show up ready to make something unforgettable.
About JC Carey
JC Carey is a photographer, educator, and proud member of the Westcott Lighting team with a passion for helping photographers lose their fear of flash. Known for his practical, approachable teaching style, JC focuses on simplifying off-camera lighting so photographers can spend less time guessing and more time creating. His From Fear to Flash classes have helped photographers of all experience levels gain confidence with lighting through clear systems, real-world application, and the belief that learning should always be fun. You can follow his work on IG at JCPhotoMedia
