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).
Nikon People Photography…
Just a reminder that next week (April 12th), we have our ‘People Photography from The Ground-Up’ workshop for Nikon users at the companies Kingston-Upopn-Thames HQ.
Packed with useful info, helpful hints and practical sessions, it is always well received. and fun to.
For details and or to book. Click Here.
End. (03/04/12).
Metering & Exposure Course…
One of the key things to master is an understanding of metering and exposure. It is in fact quite an art, and to be honest, is actually one of the areas where often people find things can either go wrong, or certainly from what I see on courses, people do not optomise what can be achieved.
So I am pleased to say that we have a ‘Crash Course Seminar’ on the subject @ Calumet’s London store in Drummond Street taking place on April 2nd. More…
Manchester Bound…
We have two workshops in Manchester coming up soon. Both are taking place at Calumet. On March 13th we have our very popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash’ workshop.
Image © Canon Inc.
Image © Profoto
So anyone who wants or needs to understand Speedlights or Speedlights, will find this very rewarding. From the ground up we move onto some significant techniques and pro level capabilities. For more information or to book: Click Here.
Then on March 14th, we switch to studio lighting with our ground up course. So if you wish for a proper introduction, explanation and a chance to shoot some nice shots, this ticks the boxes. Showing repeatable and understandable solutions, it enables anyone to achieve rewarding studio results regardless of shooting for pleasure or professional needs. This course will be based around various kinds of people photography. For more information or to book: Click Here.
End. (01/03/12).
Studio Lighting Filling Up…
While there are some places left on our ‘Advanced Studio Lighting’ workshop @ Park cameras on March 16th, they are filling up fast.
So if you are considering this course, which is an excellent follow up for our ‘Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up’ workshop, please don’t take too long to secure a place.
For more details or to book: Click Here.
End. (21/02/12).
People Photography Semnar…
On Friday (Feb 10th), we shall be at Calumets Drummond St store (London) for our ‘People Photography From The Ground Up’, Crash Course seminar.
It is packed with useful hints, tips and practical advice for this most fascinating and popular of subjects.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
End. (06/02/12).
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).
Portable Flash @ Park Cameras…
Next Friday will see our popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop return to Park Cameras. From the basics to a high level of result in a day, and for any camera or flash brand.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
End. (27/01/12).
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).
Official Nikon Speedlight Workshop…
On Monday (January 23rd), I will be hosting again, my Nikon Speedlight Stage II event at Nikon UK Ltd.
Image © Nikon Corporation
These are part of the ‘official’ Nikon Speedlight workshop program I run , which over the years have helped so many, from the beginner too the working pro.
Very positive feedback confirms that we have things at a high and helpful standard.
This particular event majors on ‘wireless’ Speedlight capabilities.
It is a stage II event for those who have completed our stage 1 workshop or achieved similar.
Image © Nikon Corporation
Apart from clear and useful explanations, I also share further, decades of ‘real world’ Speedlight experience.
So those using SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 and SB-600 Speedlights, or even earlier models, and wishing to maximise what can achieve will find this event very useful.
Bring plenty of storage card space as this is a wonderful mix of explanation and practical content.
For more details or to book. Click Here.
End. (15/01/12).
Studio Lighting Course…
Our Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up workshop at Park Cameras next Friday is beginning to fill, but we have a few more places left on this popular workshop.
On this particular day, I think we will be using Bowens lighting, but of course no matter your lighting brand preferences or camera choice, the day takes years off of the learning curve.
It starts from the basics but rapidly moves on from there.
To book or for more information: Click Here.
End. (13/01/12).
Studio Lighting Courses
If you are interested in making rapid progress using studio lighting, from absolute basics too a good level in the shortest time, then we have two events coming along.
Our Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up workshop has proved very popular over recent years, and we will be in Manchester (Calumet) and Burgess Hill (Park Cameras) next week with the event again.
So no matter your camera or lighting choices, this informative day helps not only those new to studio lighting but even the more experienced looking to have a refresh.
For more details and or to book:
Calumet Manchester January 18th Click Here.
Park Cameras Burgess Hill January 20th Click Here.
End (09/01/12).
Studio Lighting From The Ground Up…
On Monday next week, (November 28th) we will be hosting our always popular introduction to studio lighting with Calumet Drummond Street in London. So for those who want to make rapid progress, either as a reminder of the basics or from scratch, this course offers that. But don’t be mislead, it moves on to repeatable higher standards of lighting than many expect.
For more details: Click Here.