This workshop is designed for the individual who is looking to learn about off camera flash, to give their photos a new edge, may that be in fashion, portrait or landscape. I will go through the equipment used, how to set it up and to get the most out of it. The workshop has been split into 3 parts listed below. You will now be able to give your model a “pop” effect. There will also be a hands-on experience in photographing live models to conclude our workshop. Each workshop will have a limit of 6 people.
This one day course will get you up to speed with the off camera flash work. Your portrait will never be the same again!
If you have any questions, please feel free to drop me an email at:oat@hangingpixels.com.au.
Workshop Schedule
SESSION 1: EQUIPMENTS (9AM-11AM)
- From camera to finished image – a walk-through on how and what program I use for image workflow. If you can save time, why not do it. This will also touch on programs and plug-ins that I use.
- Custom picture style.
- Equipment that you might need to get a great portrait. I.e.: umbrellas, light stand, tripod, reflector, umbrella holder, trigger and receiver, etc
- The differences between each umbrella (White, Silver and Shoot Through)
- What is Strobist (Off Camera Flash)?
- How to set up your white balance using gray card. (for on camera or in post work).
- How to use and read your light meter.
- What lens to use? How to use it appropriately?
SESSION 2: THEORY & DEMONSTRATION (11AM-2PM)
- How to use trigger and receiver, settings and making sure that it works.
- Using your flash to its full potential.
- How to best use your camera in that situation?
- How to best position your light to get the effect that you would like.
- Setup light for different situation, indoor/outdoor, beach/water.
SESSION 3: PRACTICAL / SHOOT (2PM-6PM)
- Apply what you’ve just learnt with setting up and doing a test shoot.
- Shooting model, apply to techniques.
- 1 or 2 models depending on the size of the group.
Please visit my site for more examples of the Off Camera Technique from my gallery.
Gallery
12 Comments
Hi Oat,
Are you thinking about doing another of these.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about the last one and the results of these pictures since the course speak for themselves.
I’m sure it will fill pretty quickly.
Richard
any plans for melb’s or do we have to fly up to you mate?
Maybe at the end of Dec…but it is all depending on how many people we can get.
Hi
This course looks very interesting. I use the Nikon CLS system. Will this be covered in the course and if so will there be an opportunity to use such gear for the model shoots.
Terry
Terry,
Are you currently using Nikon CLS for portrait? This workshop is design to teach you how to use lighting (flash) to enhance your photography. The principle will be the same. We will be using speedlite in manual mode and pocketwizards to control our lighting.
Oat
Hello Oat,
Are you doing one more this December? I’m very interested in attending.
Thanks
Daniel
please email me if there is another workshop for off camera. very interested.
How about doing one in Brisbane/Gold Coast… give me yell if so..
There might be one soon, we are still thinking about it.
Hi Silas,
What are you looking at doing? Please let me know about your experiences
Cheers,
Oat
G;day Oat – i will put another request in for Brisbane on a weekend please.
Hey Oat,
When’s your next workshop for Sydney/Wollongong? I shoot weddings and portraits at the moment. Most of my work is on flickr. If you wanted to check out what im up to http://www.flickr.com/mscreative that would be great.
Cheers,
Matt