In a perfect world, wedding photographers would have an unlimited amount of time to capture the perfect wedding photo with the perfect light for their clients. In reality, the time is fleeting and the light is whatever’s available – but, if you ask your client for a little of their time up front, you have a unique opportunity.

Join renowned wedding photographer Cliff Mautner on location as he shares his personal tips and tricks in some offbeat places he discovered over the years for its light. This class will teach you to do the one thing that will make you the wedding photographer of recognition in your own location – be the person who takes as many different pictures as possible in the fastest time possible, in the most interesting places possible, that are beautifully lit and different from what everyone else does. Warning: This class contains no gazebos or rose gardens!

Course Lessons
Light Hunt (05:25)
Cliff goes on a light hunt through the streets of Philadelphia, looking for interesting light while giving you some insights on how he instinctively chooses his locations.

Wanamaker Shoot (09:01)
In a narrow street near the Wanamaker Building, Cliff finds some brilliant light in an interesting location while showing you how he interacts with his clients.

Angles and Architecture (07:23)
Using Philly's City Hall as his softbox, Cliff creates beautifully lit shots by simply changing his own angle.

City Silhouettes (07:02)
While leaving City Hall, the light Cliff sees presents an opportunity for him to create a silhouette on a busy city street.

Tunnel of Love (07:20)
Cliff shows you how thinking outside the norm will produce shots that your clients, and their families will absolutely love.

In a Park, on a Hill (11:45)
Cliff continues his light hunt, while sharing more insights on the creative thought process that keeps his vision fresh.

Driving to the Light (08:24)
Cliff illustrates the fast-paced thinking/searching he performs on shoots with clients by seeing light, driving to it, and creating his shot once he reaches it.

Ever-Changing Light (10:21)
As the light changes quickly, Cliff works to capture as many different shots as possible by shooting directly into the light, trying some different angles, and using a near-by archway to block some light.

Prisoners of Love (11:48)
Cliff travels to the now-defunct Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to demonstrate how the texture and mood created by this location's light juxtaposes the subject.

Final Advice (01:47)
Cliff's final advice will help you put these ideas to use in a way that suits your clients best. Thanks for watching Searching for the Light.

Course Time: 01 Hours 20 Minutes

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