This has got to be one of the most fun, creative and inspiring classes I've seen! The class is broken down according to light sources and the "Light Hackers" (instructors) take us behind the scenes of how they used every light sources to create their amazing work. The best thing about this is that you don't need any special or expensive equipment. You have everything you need and there is a menu that is included so you can create your own lighting recipes. This is class is a must have for anyone who is in a creative rut, lives in house with little natural light or has the room for lots of professional lighting gear. Loved it!
Self-Paced Course
Light Hackers
with Alex Eischeid, Bree Friesen, Jenny Rosenbring, Jo Martindale & Rebecca Congleton
We challenged five of your favorite photographers to come up with 5 creative techniques using 5 common light sources, and they delivered. See their unexpected and inspiring approaches to creating incredible images with simple everyday lights, including a flashlight, lamp, car, iPhone, and fire.
$49 · Instant access
What's inside
What you'll get
- 01More than two dozen new ideas, recipes, and techniques for playing with everyday light that will push the boundaries of your creativity
- 02Insight into the creative processes and innovative approaches of five different photographers
- 03The Light Hacker menu, an expansive practical structure for creating experimental light recipes and setups using everyday items
- 04A broader understanding of how unique artistic perspectives, creative constraints, and playful competition can yield different styles, drive momentum, and inspire new ideas
“I've taken a LOT of photography classes over the years, but none have sparked my creativity quite like this one did.”
JenWhat's in your classroom
Course materials
01
25+ Light Hacker Demos
A series of enlightening and inspiring shooting videos that show how five pro photographers pull off their light hacks.
02
Step-by-Step Visual Breakdowns
An annotated guide to each of the final images, including settings, components, and candid notes.
03
Light Hacker Creativity Guide
An in-depth guide that reveals the creative potential of everyday lights and provides a powerful framework for experimenting with your own light recipes.
By the end of this course
You'll see light not as it is, but as it could be.
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Meet your instructors
Alex Eischeid
Alex Eischeid is an award winning conceptual self portrait photographer based in Norman, Oklahoma. Her work draws from her experiences as a woman and a mother, using the self portrait as both subject and symbol to explore identity, expectation, vulnerability, and resilience. Blending surreal elements with emotional realism, her images exist somewhere between the familiar and the imagined, creating narrative-driven scenes that invite genuine introspection. Beyond her photographic practice, Alex is an educator who teaches both online and in person, is a Click Community mentor, and her work has been in galleries across the country.
Bree Friesen
A creative daydreamer at heart, Bree’s work is whimsical, peculiar, and packed with meaning. One of a kind, her work flows with unpredictable quirky beauty. Art is a refuge, a place of comfort and safety, where she is free to express the depth of her artistic heart. A proud wife and mother of two beautiful teenage daughters, photography is the tap from which she fills her cup. You can find Bree swimming in a stream of ideas on her farm in Alberta, Canada.
Jenny Rosenbring
Jenny is a natural light photographer living in beautiful south Sweden. Her passion for photography was born many years ago and now her main focus is capturing her kids in magical backlight. Jenny also has a part-time business photographing children and families.
Jo Martindale
Jo Martindale lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband and two young children. She is a Click Pro and a published photographer, documenting her family’s adventures and everyday life. Jo has a strong focus on storytelling and environmental portraiture, and she often incorporates bold compositions and hard/directional light into her work.
Rebecca Congleton
Rebecca, a former journalist and musician, picked up a camera at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and has barely put it down since. Through a playful, curious approach, she explores the world with wide-eyed wonder and a light heart. She is a Click Pro Elite Photographer and a Voice Best in Category Winner. When she must be serious and “work” to buy things like food and shelter, she happily shoots weddings in her current hometown of Augusta, Georgia. She is married and has two young adult children. The beach is her happy place.
5 Student Reviews
What students are saying
As a very young photographer I personally loved this course I even had some of my more creative friends help with the ideas, the limits actually forced me to think outside of the box! Definitely worth it!!!
This course is chock full of creativity and inspiration! I don't usually love video-based courses, but each of these were easily digestible and came with a fun breakdown sheet that clearly maps out each photographer's set-up. I'm amazed at the variety of images created and the imagination of the teachers. I can't wait to dive in and try some new set-ups.
I've taken a LOT of photography classes over the years, but none have sparked my creativity quite like this one did. I'm finding myself looking around at everyday objects as potential ways to really push myself both technically and creatively. This breathed new life into my work and my motivation to shoot just for myself. It's like I almost forgot how fun photography can be. Highly suggest for any photographer looking to push the boundaries and be brave enough to take some risks.
What a treat to watch and learn from some of my favorite photographers. I was feeling a little uninspired in my own work, but now I'm excited to get back at it and try new things.
