Last Call Portable Flash…
Just a reminder that our Advanced Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop, is taking place this Thursday (May 17th) at Calumets Drummond St store.
It is close to being full.
For details or to book: Click Here.
End. (15/05/12).
Speedlights & Speedlites…
Just a reminder that on May 17th we have at Calumets Drummond St London store our Advanced Portable Flash workshop.
Not only do we unravel real world lighting solutions, but delegates get to shoot some of their own example shots, plus of course discuss their personal lighting needs.
For details and or to book: Click Here.
A Measured Response…
Sekonic are the most prominent light and flash meters available in the UK. At least, certainly since the demise of Minolta and it’s range.
There are certainly some fine prodcuts in the line-up.
And for those contemplating a purchase, there is now an extended warranty included by the UK distributers. Here are the details:
All UK Sekonic Meters Will Now Carry A 5 Year Warranty
Image © Sekonic Corp
With immediate effect, all Sekonic meters supplied via JP Distribution and its authorised UK dealer network, will carry a 5 year warranty.
JP Distribution and its in-house service partner, JP Service Solutions, will now honour a 5 year warranty for any UK sourced* meter purchased from May 1st 2012 onwards.
This warranty covers labour and spares for units, which develop any issue due to manufacturers fault or malfunction, but does not cover accidental damage or customer misuse.
Registration for any authorised UK unit must be made via the Sekonic website, www.sekonic.com
*The extended 5 year warranty will only be honoured for units supplied by an authorised UK dealer, where a unit has been registered via the Sekonic website,
End. (03/05/12).
My Apologies…
Last week I was asked to reschedule one of my events with Calumet at their Drummond St store.
It now appears that communication issues meant that some delegates were not notified by the branch. I can only apologies for that, as I was unaware of the issue until now.
The course has though been rescheduled, and is taking place now on February 23rd. Once the Calumet web site has a link working I will provide more details.
End. (31/01/12).
Shoot A Portfolio In A Day…
Our ‘Shoot A Portfolio In A Day’ workshop next Monday at Nikon UK Ltd has a few spaces left.
Designed as a practical follow on from our ‘People Photography From The Ground-Up’ workshop, this event is of course, all about maximising your Nikon system.
So this stage 2-3 event combines real world solutions, fun and stacks of advice, for the pro or enthusiast who really wants to maximise their skills across various types of people photography.
From portraits in the home, office or wedding shots, too fashion and others, delegates go away with plenty to push their photography forward, with answers that keep it productive and as stress free as possible.
All is of course based around genuine answers I have used over the years with planning, shooting and post capture advice and demonstrations throughout the day.
For more details or to book: Click Here.
End. (31/01/12).
Calumet London Portable Flash…
Just a reminder that we have our ‘Pro Portable (strobe) Flash’ workshop at Calumet’s Drummond Street on Saturday.
Although the information is suitable for any, we will be using both the Canon and Nikon systems on the day.
For more information and or too book: Click Here
End. (26/01/12).
Advanced Portable (Strobe) Flash…
Many Canon and Nikon users in particular, but not exclusively, have enjoyed over the years our ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshops.
This starts from the basics, then moves on too some advanced capabilities, surprising many in it’s scope and the information that sets them up for a lifetime of flash shooting.
I am very pleased to say that the next level, for the advanced enthusiast or pro, is taking place at Park Cameras on Friday (25th November).
Taking a real world approach, using my decades of off camera portable flash as a professional photographer, it is invaluable for those who understand the basics, but want or need to turn that into everyday pro quality results.
Based on real situations, I share lighting knowledge, how I use third party accessories including radio release systems, and light shaping tools to make it all work.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
Bristol Bound…
Next Wednesday (November 16th) we are hosting the next of our People Photography Lighting workshops in conjunction with Profoto. This already acclaimed event still has a few spaces free.
So no matter your lighting choice, there are numerous aspects of technique covered that only come from decades of use. For more information: Click Here.
Nikon Capture NX Course…
I am very pleased to say that Nikon UK LTD have asked me to host their upcoming workshop on Capture NX on October 3rd.
This is something I am very happy to do, because while it may not be the most ‘fashionable’ of software based on user numbers, I do use it myself as a fundamental aspect of my workflow.
Image © John Clements
So having taken the time to really understand its concepts, character and how to set it up in practical, day to day use, I will be sharing that knowledge to save others lots of time.
Personally, I am still to see anything better for working on Nikon Raw (NEF) files in an overall technical sense.
In truth I do have other software options, and respect each for it’s strengths, but shooting around Nikon’s ‘Total Imaging System’ concept makes a lot of sense to me once everything is set-up properly with the right workflow. Most often an image starts and ends in Capture NX.
Of course, the content is also a fine introduction too many general post capture capabilities, no matter your software preference and needs. And don’t forget that if you shoot Jpegs or Tiff files, virtually any camera system can be used at the front end with Capture NX alongside.
So for the non professional, looking to maximise their ‘fun’ with image making, through too those aiming for a professional workflow, using Capture NX in full, or as part of the post capture process, there will be a lot covered. And as always, we aim to make it fun and factual for everyone’s benefit. For more details: Click Here.
End. (01/09/11).
Profoto Lighting Workshop…
I am very pleased to say that our ‘Profoto Lighting School’ with John Clements has an early October date for our event at Boreham House in Essex.
Designed to inform and inspire anyone, interested in people photography and studio lighting no matter your brand choices, it nevertheless is perfect for Profoto users.
Image © Profoto
Not only will I be using numerous items from this extensive lighting system, but there will be expertise from the company on the day. Between us, we will be able to provide some real guidence on the equipment if needed.
But for everyone, good lighting technique and the other things alongside to create quality images is the focus. We will be shooting both inside and out (weather permitting), and will provide a range of repeatable, understandable, but effective lighting solutions.
So if you are interested in people photography, or are a pro wishing simply to revisit or gain some new ideas, please: Click Here.
For more on Profoto please look under our ‘partners’ section or: Click Here.
End. (19/08/11).
Manchester Studio Lighting Course…
Next Wednesday (May 18th) we are hosting our studio lighting ‘The Next level’ course with Calumet in Manchester. There are still a few places left. Following on from our introduction level course, which many find an invaluable start far more than they anticipated, it brings higher quality lighting to peoples capabilities.
Repeatable and easy to understand once demonstrated and explained, the content will expand the ways to utalise light. It concentrates on various genres of people photography, with those real world tips based on my experiences that people seem to like so much, combined with a chance to shoot some of your own imagery on the day.
For outline details (although we cover much more) and to book: Click Here.
End. (14/05/11).
Next Level Studio Lighting…
Many people have enjoyed our studio lighting workshops and events in recent years. Especially those taking things from the basics or our higher level courses. We have packed such days with clear explanation, plenty of real world demonstrations, and of course, given a chance to shoot some images. The positive feedback has been appreciated.
We are about once again to offer the next level up from our intro events, starting next week on Thursday, May 12th with Calumet in London (Click Here), then the week after in Manchester on Wednesday, May 18th (Click Here).
End. (05/05/11).
Rescheduled Close-Up Date…
My apologies, but due to circumstances I have no control over, we have been asked to reschedule our Nikon Close-Up, Macro and Microphotography workshop planned for May 25th. Our next date for this event will be September 16th. For more information: To book: Click here.
End. (04/05/11).