Are you struggling with the trial and error of using flash. Not getting the elegant or dramatic results you see in others' work?

Then this masterclass workshop is for you!

I’m a natural light photographer’ or ‘I don’t like flash’. We’ve all said this at some point, and it simply means we are not confident at using artificial light effectively or reliably.

Correct, skilled use of artificial light elevates your photography to a new level. You can keep shooting right into the night, both on the dance-floor and outside and present rich, atmospheric shots that show your skill and give you very happy clients. You can also get creative and deliver beautiful work that is not possible with natural light. In the studio, correct understanding of lighting, placement and design is critical to get the professional results you are aiming for. All of which increases the value you offer your clients and they will pay more for it.

We will cover all of this and with these skills and understanding in your toolkit, you can then ditch the long-winded and awkward trial-and-error approach and adapt intuitively to the conditions to get the look you are after. And all without a harsh glare or ‘crime scene’ photo in sight.

Topics Covered:

• Light theory and how it interacts with our cameras
• Balancing ambient lighting with flash for natural atmospheric shots
• On and Off Camera flash techniques
• TTL and Manual Flash Modes, what are the differences, when to use each mode and the different ways they need to be used
• Outdoor shots using remotely triggered flash
• Studio flash setups using single and multiple lights
• Creative use of flash such as Rear-Curtain for light trails
• More tricky subjects like sparklers and fireworks
• Practical sessions throughout so that each new technique becomes 2nd nature

Who is it for?

• All photographers that need to finally understand how to use flash to improve their photography. It's all the same content and skills, and suitable for a large number of genres:
  • Wedding/Events photographers will leave being able to continue taking beautiful photos, even later in the day, and how to create shots that are not possible using natural light alone.
  • Studio photographers leave with knowledge of how to take professional portraits with a single or multiple off-camera flash
  • Product photographers leave with knowledge of how to showcase products in their best light

Format & Location

Upon checkout you will receive links to schedule your session(s) and choose the following formats:

• Full Day (including lunch)
• 2  x 4-hour sessions
• 4 x 2-hour sessions

... and also location as either:

• The Nick Church Creative Academy Training Facility near Bristol, UK
• Zoom Video & Screen-Share
• A different location or organisation in the UK. There may be additional travel fees, so please contact us first