Mastering Flash

You bought a flash. You tried it. It produced a cold, featureless light. You put it away. You sometimes use it to take souvenir photos at events.

a person is taking a picture with a pink light

Mastering Flash

You bought a flash. You tried it. It produced a cold, featureless light. You put it away. You sometimes use it to take souvenir photos at events. But he can do much more. We use the flash to illuminate a subject that is too dark, of course, but we can also use it to reduce too strong a contrast, to obtain better light, to surprise.


Recommended photo equipment

  • TTL extendable cable. A camera equipped with an external flash. The built-in flash is not sufficient for this workshop. If your flash is capable of performing exposure calculations in manual mode, an extendable TTL cable is strongly recommended so that you can place the flash off-camera in these circumstances. Any lens can be used for this workshop. A tripod is not required, but it can be useful to avoid having to hold both the camera and the flash when using the TTL cable.

Workshop goals

Understand how flash works. Take photos in manual mode by combining both ambient light and that produced by the flash. Learn how to place the flash in the right place to get beautiful light.


Suggested prerequisite courses

This workshop assumes that you have a basic knowledge of the histogram and taking photos in manual mode. These concepts are taught in the Mastery of Light 1 workshop.

Topics covered

    Why use the flash?How the flash worksSync speedLight loss‍Guide number‍Zoom and flashexposure modes
    ‍Exposure control‍Ambient light and flash‍Flash diffusion‍Flash aim‍Playing with light

Specific objectives and lesson plan

(regular version of 3h30)


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Dates & times
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Duration: 6 hours

Cost

You choose the subjects that interest you à la carte or in packages of 3 or 5 workshops. If you are unsure, get in touch. We will advise you according to your level and your interests. If the course is already paid for, simply email us to register.


    $129 per workshop including the theoretical course, the practical outing and the commentary session, for a total of approximately 6 hours of classes.$330 for a package of 3 workshops, a discount of $57 on the regular price.525 $ for a package of 5 workshops, a discount of $120 on the regular price.


Location and progress of the workshops

The theoretical portion and the viewing of the photos take place in a studio, near the Atwater market in Montreal. The precise location will be communicated to you upon registration. The practical portion of the workshops takes place in various locations in Montreal. Most workshops start at 10 a.m. and end around 5 p.m. However, the exact duration of the workshops depends on the size and level of the group, the subject covered, the length of travel, the number of photos taken, etc. Therefore, the end time of the workshops may vary.


For each workshop

    A theoretical presentationA practical sessionViewing and commenting on your photos
    Groups limited to 5 peopleEach workshop lasts a full day

Inscription

Online registration at any time until the same day of the first class *


* Except for courses taking place on a Saturday or Sunday. Online registration is possible until Friday 4:30 p.m.


100% of the courses displayed will be given, if the maximum number is reached, the course will be displayed as full. If there are places left, it will still be possible to register.

Basic course


Cancellation more than 7 days before the course

Full refund less 5% for registration fees, credit or pass, your choice.


Cancellation less than 7 days before the course or without notice

It is possible to repeat a course at a later date by paying a $30 re-registration fee. You will then obtain a pass that can be used within a period of one year.


Cancellation by us

We never cancel classes, even if there are few registrations. If you are the only participant in a class, we will accompany you to take photos with you.

Package of 3 workshops

For $330, you obtain 3 passes which will allow you to register for the courses of your choice without time limit.


3 WORKSHOPS

$57 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE.


330$

Without time limit

Package of 5 workshops

For $525, you obtain 5 passes which will allow you to register for the courses of your choice without time limit.


5 WORKSHOPS

$120 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE.


525$

Without time limit

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