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Not just another “place your lights here” tutorial. Rather it takes you through what you need to be a great photographer!

After a year and a half, we (Mark Behrens and Blownapart Studios) have completed shooting and editing the Lighting Asylum DVD. 

…but that’s just step one.

The next step is to create the menu, replicate the video, print the cover, and package the DVD.  We will then be ready to ship the finished product!

The Lighting Asylum video has been developed as a primer on flash photography, filmed at numerous and diverse locations throughout scenic Northern California. 

There are tens of thousands of serious amateur photographers who have never learned the basics of good lighting and how to use it to produce professional grade photographs. 

Our video provides valuable information that is not only educational, but entertaining.  The Lighting Asylum is not just another “place your lights here” tutorial.  Rather, the instruction provided teaches the aspiring photographer everything necessary to become a great photographer.  Many of the techniques presented are new and have never been previously presented.

Think of it as a lighting boot camp on video. 

The video explains, in easy to understand terms, concepts about lighting that include:

  •  What makes light soft?
  •  What is a stop of light?
  •  What does flash do for your photo …and why master it?
  • What are the five most important pillars of flash photography?   

Those who master these techniques will take pictures that they never thought possible; professional pictures that will truly amaze. 

We have received excellent response from the beta version of the video. 

We’re now ready to take it to the next level and we would love for you to be a part of this incredible project.

Thank you,

Mark Behrens

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  • Pledge $10 or more

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    For a $10 donation you will receive a downloadable PDF of the Lighting Asylum workbook a $14.95 value!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

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    With a $25 donation you will receive a link to download a 480p copy of the Lighting Asylum and a downloadable PDF of the Lighting Asylum workbook... More proof of how insane we are at the Lighting Asylum!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

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    Every $40 donation will receive one retail packaged copy of The Lighting Asylum DVD. The DVD's will retail for $89.00 and be sold on special at $59.00.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    17 backers

    For your $75.00 you we receive a retail packaged DVD and a printed copy of the Lighting Asylum workbook.

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    Be the first one you know to have a retail packaged DVD, a printed copy of the Lighting Asylum workbook, a digital download for your Tablet/Smart Phone and the coveted Lighting Asylum T-Shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    For this pledge amount you receive a retail packaged DVD, a printed copy of the Lighting Asylum workbook, a digital download for your Tablet/Smart Phone, the coveted Lighting Asylum T-Shirt and FREE admission to 5 upcoming Look Photographic Workshops (www.lookpw.com - travel not provided)!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $1,500 or more

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    All of the above rewards plus a choice of a private portrait session (Family, High School Senior, Headshots, etc.) or private one day personalized photo workshop with Mark. Anywhere in the continental United States, I will come to you!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

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    Receive a private two day workshop, day one: Lighting Boot Camp, Day Two: Model shoot plus a retail packaged DVD, a printed copy of the Lighting Asylum workbook, a digital download for your Tablet/Smart Phone, the coveted Lighting Asylum T-Shirt and FREE admission to any upcoming Look Photographic Workshops for the entire 2012/2013 workshop calendar! (www.lookpw.com - travel not provided)!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012