Light & Motion Blog

How to Become a Lighting Ninja with The Chopstick Guys!
 Lighting Ninjas are not just born but they make a commitment, focus, discipline, and masterful technique…and let’s face it, who doesn’t want to become a lighting ninja?!? Let us share with you the Ninja Lighting techniques that have been passed...
Mastering the use of Continuous Light for Creative Stills with Sara France
Learning how to use and manipulate light can take time but let Sara show you how to speed up that learning curve and create unique creative images with continuous light. In this class you will learn about the various ways...
The Art of Hybrid Photography with Paolo Cascio
Don’t let the title fool you, this is the future of photography! Hybrid photography is what the marketplace is not only asking for, but also expecting from you, the content creators today. They not only want you to create beautifully...
Strobe vs. CLx
Portable, powerful continuous lights from Light & Motion are replacing strobes in studio and on location. The drastic set-up time can make the difference between capturing ten great shots versus one. Don't miss the moment, capture it with continuous lighting!...
3 Dramatic Lighting Setups with a Single Light
In this presentation, we will explore 3 dramatic lighting setups that can be achieved with a single off-camera light. These setups will not only wow your clients, but they will add tools to your belt that can help you transform...
The Fine Art of Travel Photography with Mark Edward Harris
Travel editors have a mantra, “A location is not a story.” Participants will learn how to dig deeper and come home with more dynamic photo essays from their on the road experiences. The course explores the creation and sequencing of...
Tips & Tricks for Traveling Abroad with Gear with Timothy Wolfer
For the last ten years Timothy Wolfer has been traveling the world working on stories of humanitarian aid and migration. His talk will share tips and tricks of traveling with gear internationally as well as some of the experiences working...
BTS Volare Helicopters Spot with StellaPro CL Lights
John and Alan of Davis and De Dios Productions put together this mixture of BTS and finalized footage from a short spy-themed Valentines Day video they produced for Volare Helicopters in Southern Arizona. Armed with two Stella Pro 8000's, and...
StellaPro Night Shoot
Photographer & Filmmaker Daniel Woods & Crew create dreamy visuals in a sea cave at night with the Sony A7RIII and the Sigma 20mm f1.4 art lens.
The Sea Raider by Panoptic Chopsticks
  Join the Chopsticks guys as they journey to the magical Oregon Coast to photograph a young adventurer in search of buried treasure. Observe and learn their excellent lighting techniques and be sure to watch through the end to discover what...
Own the Moment
The trusted imaging professionals, StellaPro Masters & Champions of Light, unify to declare how and why StellaPro allows them to get the shot every time and “Own the Moment.”
Content Creator Kit with Davis de Dios
  Davis de Dios takes the StellaPro Content Creator Kit to the Casting Studio! The set up is as easy as it looks. Not only are the bright and lightweight lights are super fast to deploy so you are ready...
Light & Motion Sola 15,000 Pro Video Light Underwater Review by Bluewater Photo
The Top Professional Underwater Video Light from Light & Motion Impresses with a Powerful, Wide Beam   If you shoot underwater video, then it's no secret that you wish you had more light. Whether it be a sunny day or...
Classically Inspired Modern Portraiture with Leon Johnson
Drawing inspiration from art, taking lessons from classical portraiture and incorporating them into modern portraiture...In this course, Leon will discuss some of his influences and inspirations from classical art and popular culture. Join us as Leon applies his workflow analysis...
LA Rooftop Photoshoot using Continuous Lights
Photographer Manny Ortiz took to a rooftop in LA to photograph model Cari Li to demonstrate the power of using continuous lights for portrait photography. Videographer & DP Reza L Malayeri was able to capture this process and put together...
Fisher Creative uses StellaPro For Soundtrek Documentary
Mark Fisher takes StellaPro CL 10,000c Continuous Lights high in the Himalayas for his latest project Soundtrek. Documenting the legendary Paul Oakenfold and his quest to bring the party to Everest Basecamp, Mark describes how continuous lights were vital to many...
The Compact Creator Kit Goes to Art Class
  The StellaPro Compact Creator kit helps illuminate Ms. Davis' lesson for her K-2nd graders to remain engaged and learn about art. Teaching over 100 students a day requires reliable gear that is easy to set up so everyone can...
Shooting at night with the Compact Creator Kit
Too hot to work outside during the daytime or not enough light in the day? Take along the StellaPro Content Creator Kit to help get the job done for any project or production!
Covid-19 & Creativity with Kristina Sherk
 During the lockdown, many photographers had no choice but to turn the camera on their own family members. In this course, Kristina debuts the different creative composited she completed using her children as the subjects.
Creativity in Motion – Finding Your Passion with Michelle Valberg
  As an award-winning wildlife and portrait photographer, Michelle Valberg’s constant quest to capture the beautiful and unique has taken her to all corners of the world.  Whether being up close and personal with bears or swimming in Arctic waters...
Lighting Real World Interviews with Barry Andersson
  As we all know lighting interviews is a necessary skill for videographers. Whether it’s studio based, on location, traditional three point lighting setups or the new norm “available light.” Join me as I walk you through various setups and...