Learn the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of using off-camera flash to take stunning portraits. This is a very comprehensive, practical photography course that covers everything you need to know. Just because there is enough light in a room or outside to take a photo, doesn’t mean that it’s great light.   

• Follow on 19 photoshoots, indoors and out
• Take stunning images on a small budget and in a small room.
• Learn the easy steps to getting your flash off your camera
• Discover the inexpensive equipment you need, with links to the gear
• Learn what modifiers do, and how they can make a significant difference.
• Understand the various triggering methods and which one suits you best
• Learn and understand the 5 aspects of off-camera flash exposure
• Understand why Manual mode is best, and what makes it so easy
• Learn advanced techniques, controlling backgrounds / multiple flashes / gels / light patterns / balancing ambient and flash light etc…
• Learn how High-Speed Sync and ND filters can help to get better backgrounds outside
• Everything explained in detail, with a fun teaching style
• Be amazed at the results from my ‘bonus’ product photoshoot using a DIY box

A powerful skill at your fingertips  

Advanced and professional photographers do not generally use any of the semi-automatic modes (e.g Aperture / Shutter Speed priority etc..) when shooting in a studio environment. This course will demonstrate why, and show you just how easy it is to use Manual modes for consistent exposures and how it can aid the learning process.   

WHY CHOOSE EDPLX? 

• Internationally recognised accredited qualification
• Access to our free career advisors
• Approved UK Learning Centre
• 1 year accessibility to the course
• Attain PDF or hardcopy certificate to show employers
• Study at your own pace anywhere
• Employer has access to certificate validation
• Tutor Support available Monday-Friday
• Invitation to job fairs

COURSE CURRICULUM

This Course will cover some of the following topics:-

• How to trigger off-camera flashes
• Flashes and Triggers Update #1 – 2020
• Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them.
• Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, and avoid this problem.
• Do I need a flash meter for perfect exposures?
• Apertures and an introduction to indoor exposure
• Shutter speeds and its role in off-camera flash photography
• ISO and its role in flash exposure
• Determining the flash power for perfect exposures
• The effect of flash to subject distance on exposure
• Flash maximum sync speed and High Speed Sync
• Controlling background light spill
• Light the background for more impact
• Colouring the background using gels
• Use a fill light to open up the shadows
• Stunning beauty lighting using a ‘Clam Shell’ setup
• More drama using a harder light source

And much much more

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

This course is for beginners, through to enthusiasts and professionals, on completing this course you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to start taking beautifully lit photography.

CAREER PATH

This training course will lead you to many different career opportunities, Here are few prospects:

• Photographer- £35,000
• Wedding Photographer – £26,000
• Product Photographer – £25,000
• Portrait Photographer – £22,000