This is a one day course aimed at those who wish to learn how to use small camera flashes in a creative way. The course is suitable for owners of any make of DSLR although a small amount of time is spent looking at how the Canon and Nikon systems work.
The morning is a classroom based session where we will look at using camera manufactures own units as well as third party, how to trigger the units, different modifiers and the effects they can give. After a short refreshment break you will learn how to control the mix of flash and ambient light to give both natural and surreal effects. Finally you will learn how using a combination of white balance and gels can give highly creative results.
Although the main focus of this course is working with off camera flash we also spend some time looking at the best ways to use a camera mounted flash.
After a light light lunch our model will join us and we will put into practice the techniques that have been learnt during the morning.
Students are encouraged to submit work for critique after the workshop.
Refreshments are provided including a light lunch, please advise us in advance of any special dietary requirements.
Digital SLR of any make, please advise if you are a Sony Alpha user.
At least one lens that covers 35mm to 150mm on a full frame sensor, any small strobes that you have and bring your kit bag
Memory Card
Pen and Notepad
Times are approximate
10.00am Arrive and meet over refreshments
10.15am Introductions and overview of the day
10.30am Classroom based session
11.30am Comfort break and refreshments
11.45am Classroom based session
1.00pm Working lunch
1.30pm Model shoot – controlling flash and ambient with single and multiple strobes
3.00pm Comfort break and refreshments
3.15pm Model shoot – getting creative with gels and white balance
4.30pm Review of the day
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