Introduction to using Off Camera Flash

What is the course about?
This hands-on course will teach you to get the most out of your flash, both on and off the camera. You will learn to make the most of flat and sunny days by using flash to bring your images to life. You will experiment with flash to light your subject by bouncing light and using reflectors to minimise shadows. You will also learn to combine wireless triggers with an umbrella and speedlight allowing a more creative and flexible approach photographic methodology.

Course Overview

- Understanding of some main properties of the light.

- How to get an exposure for the flash.

- How balance a flash with the ambient light.

- How to control the quality (hard vs soft) of a light.

- How to use speedlight off camera

- How to use flash in manual mode

- Discover most useful flash accessories: reflectors, diffusers wireless triggers

- Lighting using two portable flash heads

What will I get out of it?

- Ability to experiment with your speedlight

- Confidence in using ambient light, camera flash and reflectors

- Understanding of how light works

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?You need to be confident using your camera in manual mode and able to download your photographs

What do I need to bring?
You need a digital SLR camera, a speedlight, a memory stick or mini hard drive and a notebook.

What feedback will I get?
You will receive feedback from your tutor throughout the programme, as and when appropriate.