One Strobe Light Painting

Architectural Lighting & Post-Processing Learn how to create beautifully lit residential interiors using just one strobe. In this step-by-step training course, Randy Van Duinen takes you through his complete architectural light painting workflow, from preparing and styling the room to capturing the base HDR exposures, light painting individual areas, and creating the final polished image. You’ll begin by learning about the camera, lighting equipment, and tools Randy uses for architectural light painting. Randy demonstrates how he evaluates and styles a modern residential interior, determines the composition, and photographs the HDR base exposures that become the foundation of the finished photograph. Next, you’ll watch Randy work through the room with a single strobe, lighting one section at a time. He explains where he places the light, how he controls it, and, most importantly, why he chooses to light certain areas. You’ll see how individual exposures can be used to add depth, dimension, texture, and visual interest while maintaining a natural appearance. Finally, Randy takes all of the captured images into Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop and demonstrates his complete post-processing workflow. You’ll learn how he prepares the files, blends the HDR and light-painted exposures, refines the lighting, corrects problem areas, and adds the finishing touches that give the photograph that extra pop. Throughout the course, Randy shares the tips, techniques, and shortcuts he has developed during more than 30 years as a professional architectural photographer. The goal is not simply to show you how to light one room, but to teach you a repeatable process you can apply to your own residential and architectural photography. From the first exposure to the final client-ready image, you’ll see the entire process from start to finish.