Go Photo Training

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This course is ideal for photographers from the absolute beginner to aspiring pro, who wish quickly, and with confidence, to obtain rewarding results using an add on Speedlight in their camera.

We have also found many existing photographers have also attended to fill in any gaps in their knowledge, or simply as a refresh of skills and ideas. Apart from a confirmation of numerous things, they often leave very pleased with new things learned.

With the explanations and techniques shown, photographers can achieve things beyond those possible with ambient light alone. And at the same time, applying the advice can significantly shorten post capture work time, and make flash photography fun and rewarding.

We explain the theory of setting up the various and main Speedlight features in an easy to follow step-by-step way. This is combined with some simple photography, so delegates can leave with shots taken as a reference of the days explanations to support they’re training notes.

Information packed, but fun and easy to follow, this course offers a balanced mix of theory and practical. It also offers ‘real world’ tips that go way beyond those found in instruction books and magazine features. I tap into my decades of real world experiences too share the solutions.

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In short, this workshop provides the basis for a lifetime of flash creativity for the beginner, enthusiast or professional. And even if you where to update your equipment the content will be applicable and suitable for numerous types of photography. It helps anyone maximise what on camera flash can achieve.

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Content includes:
Easy to follow explanation of flash ideas and concepts
How to set-up and use SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 and SB-600 Speedlights
Ways to control and fine-tune the flash exposure depending on your subject/situation
Understanding and applying the right fill-in flash values
Practical assessment of on camera flash lighting direction and qualities
Understanding your Speedlights interface and feedback information
Further ‘pro’ technique tips for Speedlight shooting

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What should I bring?
It is a good idea to bring your existing Speedlight(s) that you wish to use as that gives us a chance to discuss on a personal level the best settings and combinations for what you wish to do.

Likewise, an appropriate camera and a lens suitable for shooting full length to half length people shots. Storage card capacity 2GB or greater recommended plus good batteries.

Upcoming venues & dates:
April 5th Nikon UK Ltd Kingston-Upon-Thames

Image 1: Taken with a D200, a camera, this image needed
just the right amount of flash too lift darker details to a lighter level, and reveal more detail. But at the same time flash had to be controlled so it did not overpower the ambient light. In practice good fill-in flash was needed.
D200 > SB-800 > AF-S VR 105mm Micro-Nikkor F/2.8G 

Image 2: Taken with an F5 camera and SB-26 Speedlight. Ggood interior shots require lighting of just the parts of a scene you need to maximise the subject. A little exposure modification can go a long way so you walk away with the shot ready to roll. F5 > SB-26 > 105mm Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 AF-D.

Image 3: Good fill-in flash can save long post capture times, make a shooting session flow, and  more enjoyable for your subject. D3 > SB-900 >  24-70mm f/2.8G ED  AF-S Nikkor.