Let's be honest, flash photography is intimidating and confusing to many photographers. Many photographers never fully learn the power of flash because, at first glance, it looks complicated and overwhelmingly technical. This course is the exact opposite of that intimidating experience. In around 90 minutes of focused instruction, you will walk away not only understanding flash gear and equipment, but more importantly, understanding how and why flash actually works. You'll discover that flash is not as complicated as it first appears. Once you understand the fundamental principles of how light works and basic flash operation principles, using flash becomes intuitive and natural. In this course, Pye breaks down flash photography into understandable, manageable components. He removes the jargon and confusion, and shows you exactly how to use flash effectively and creatively in your photography work.
You'll learn to use both on-camera flash and off-camera flash techniques. You'll understand how to control flash output and intensity, how to balance flash with natural light, and how to position flash for different creative effects and desired moods. You'll discover that flash actually makes photography easier and more flexible by giving you reliable control over light regardless of your environment or available natural light conditions.
After this class, you'll be able to:
- Use flash to create dramatic portraits with professional visual impact
- Use flash to create natural-looking portraits that feel unstaged and genuine
- Balance flash with ambient light to achieve consistent professional results
- Use and understand off-camera flash for maximum creative control and flexibility
- Understand off-camera flash gear, equipment setups, and positioning strategies
