Lighting 101:
One Light OCF
Course Opens: June 25
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This course will give you the tools you need to get started with off camera flash. From selecting and using your triggers and receivers to understanding and positioning your light, we will cover the basics of off camera flash.
course fee:
$300/person for full participation
maximum registrants:
Registration is limited to 30 participants.
what we cover:
- the equipment that you need to get started
- selecting a trigger and receiver
- the dreaded sync speed- what it means and how to work within it
- understanding exposure when working with a flash
- moving your light to create different effects
- dealing with shadows
- tweaking your subject and/or your light to achieve the desired effect * creating drama and dealing with tough situations
what you get:
- equipment list plus equipment video
- weekly lessons and assignments
- detailed, personalized guidance and critique from the instructor each week.
- videos to augment your learning experience
- opportunities for peer interaction and critique
what you need: It is important to be relatively comfortable with your camera. You should understand how to meter in-camera and function on a basic level in manual mode (although help will be provided if you feel sticky on either of those two points). You will need a camera plus lens, flash, tripod, and trigger/receiver set (inexpensive options and suggestions will be given).
course instructor:
Michelle Turner is a coveted national speaker and author and has published two books about fashionable wedding photography. She currently resides in Maine in the summer and spends most of the winter photographing weddings in Mexico and Central America. Michelle’s portfolio is available here.
