Pre-Con PPA/Edu - Light Anything: Commercial Photography Techniques

Pre-Con PPA/Edu - Light Anything: Commercial Photography Techniques that Will Unlock Your Creative Mind with Jeahn Laffitte

Friday, April 17, 2026 - 9am - 5pm

PPW/PPA Members $139

Non-Members $199

Light Anything is a deep dive into mastering light—no matter what’s in front of your lens. From matte to mirror-shiny, textured to glass-smooth, we’ll explore how light behaves across every surface and shape. You’ll learn to see and control the physics behind reflection, refraction, diffusion, and transmission—whether it’s bouncing softly off fabric, carving across metal, glowing through liquid, or scattering through haze.

We’ll start in 3D software, breaking down lighting principles in a perfectly controlled environment where you can see what’s really happening. Then, we’ll bring it to life in the studio—translating digital understanding into hands-on control of real light and real subjects. You’ll see how the inverse square law shapes falloff and mood, how catchlights reveal your setup, and how to sculpt light to tell a story, not just expose a scene.

By the end, you won’t just know how to light—you’ll understand why light behaves the way it does. You’ll be ready to confidently approach any object, any surface, any environment—and truly, light anything.

A little bit about Jeahn:

Jeahn Laffitte is a commercial photographer and educator based in Wyoming who loves helping photographers finally get lighting. Through his studio, Jeahn Laffitte Photography, and his teaching platform, Luma University, he breaks down the confusing stuff into clear, real-world lessons you can actually use.

Specializing in product, beauty, and headshot photography, Jeahn has partnered with brands like Westcott, Tether Tools, Studio Titan America, and Elixxier Software. His classes mix solid technique with a relaxed, good-humored vibe, because learning lighting shouldn’t feel like rocket science (and it’s a lot more fun when it doesn’t).