The Art of Light & Finish

Scott Robert Lim
Track: Lighting & Camera Skills

At a Glance

• Control Light in Any Situation: Learn how to confidently shape natural and artificial light using simple, repeatable techniques—so you can walk into any location and know exactly how to create strong, flattering images.
• Create Images with Mood, Depth, and Intention: Understand how light placement, direction, and contrast affect emotion and storytelling, allowing you to create cinematic, high-impact images that stand out instantly.
• Develop a Clean, Efficient Post-Processing Workflow: Master a streamlined Lightroom-based workflow that delivers consistent color, beautiful skin tones, and polished results—without over-editing or wasting hours behind a computer.
• Build a Consistent Visual Style: Learn how to connect lighting decisions with post-processing choices to create a recognizable look that strengthens your brand and attracts higher-end clients.
• Shoot with Confidence, Not Guesswork: Replace trial-and-error with a proven system you can rely on—giving you creative freedom, faster decision-making, and the confidence to charge what your work is truly worth.

Class Description

This intensive week-long class covers the complete image-making process, from lighting on location to professional post-processing.

Students will learn how to see and shape light using natural light, constant light and portable flash, control mood and depth, and create consistent results in any environment.

In post-processing, the focus is on efficient, repeatable workflows using Lightroom (and Photoshop where needed) to refine color, contrast, skin tones, and overall polish and cinematic color grading, and understand qualities of an award winning image. The goal is mastery through simple systems, not complicated setups.

Who should take this class?
This class is for photographers who want to move beyond guessing and start working with confidence and intention. It’s ideal for portrait, wedding, fashion, and commercial photographers at intermediate to advanced levels who feel their lighting or editing is inconsistent, slow, or limiting their creative growth and need that creative spark. Whether you’re building a brand, raising your rates, or simply want stronger images straight out of camera, this class is designed to meet you where you are and push you forward.

Why will taking this class change your life, business, and skills?
This class changes how you think, not just how you shoot. You’ll stop chasing trends and start understanding why images work—giving you creative freedom in any situation. Stronger lighting skills lead to better images, which lead to higher-end clients and more confidence in your value. A faster, cleaner post-processing workflow means less time behind a computer and more time creating, traveling, or growing your business. By the end of the week, you’ll have clarity, consistency, and a repeatable process you can rely on for years.

What will students need to bring?
A camera with manual controls One or two portrait lenses- a 24-70 F2.8 would work Minimum two portable speedlights, video light over 2500 lumens, light stand and mount for umbrella or softbox A laptop with Lightroom and Photoshop installed Extra batteries, memory cards, and a willingness to learn No complex gear is required—this class is about skill, vision, and control, not expensive equipment.

• CLASS INTENSITY: Blue
• CLASS BREAKDOWN
  50% lecture and demonstration
  50% hands on practice, shooting on location in all types of lighting situations. Spending time each day on how to finish your images for high impact.
• PREREQUISITES:
  Lighting 1: All Levels 
  Lighting 3: Confident with additive light and OCF. 
  Post-Production 3: Can work with layers, layer masks & understand blend modes.
  Studio Business 1: All Levels

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