Mar 14, 2023 - Tony Corbell: The Power of Shadows

In this program Master Photographer Tony Corbell, known for his lighting expertise, changes things about 180 degrees and discusses the photographer's need for gaining an understanding of the importance of Shadows. From creating depth, shape, form, and texture, to illustrating drama and excitement, shadows play a role equal to light and lighting. Come along as Tony discusses and shows numerous examples of how the shadows played a big role in the success of an image.

"The Long and Winding Road"

About the Artist

To say that Tony Corbell has had an interesting career would be an understatement. In his more the 40 years in photography, he has photographed some of the world's most recognized faces including three US presidents, 185 world leaders at the United Nations, fashion models, celebrities, NASA astronauts, and more.  Coming from his beginnings in a small west Texas town, he has photographed and taught photographic skills in more than 20 countries as well as in all fifty US states. Tony was recently named the Oklahoma Photographer of the Year for 2020.

Tony is as known for his educational efforts as his published photographic works. He has conducted more than 700 workshops and seminars to sold out audiences for more than twenty-five years in London, Scotland, Ireland, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Dubai, Trinidad/Tobago, Germany, Sweden, and Nova Scotia on the technical aspects of lighting and lighting control. His books on the topics of light have sold internationally since 2000 and his video tutorials have managed to surpass more than two million views. Tony has published 4 books with three more in the works and has written articles in literally every major photographic magazine in the U.S., Japan, U.K., and China.

Today Tony lives and works in Muskogee, Oklahoma alongside his wife and Master Photographer Mandy Lynn. When asked what he is most known for, he usually says “being just about the biggest Beatles fan in the world.”