Flash and Lighting
Workshop
Overview
Practical 1:1 Flash & Lighting Photography Workshop in Cape Town
Learning to use flash properly can completely change the way you photograph. This practical one-on-one workshop is designed for photographers who want to understand and take control of flash, studio and artificial lighting rather than relying only on available light.
Based in our Cape Town studio, the workshop gives you hands-on experience with Speed-lite flash, off-camera flash and professional studio lighting. You will learn how to control and shape light, balance flash with ambient light and build lighting setups that you can use for portraits, editorial, product, commercial and other types of photography.
The focus is on practical learning rather than complicated theory. You will work with the equipment, test different lighting setups and receive direct guidance throughout the session, giving you the confidence to use flash and artificial light creatively in your own photography.
Availability
Mondays to Fridays at 10:30, 2:30, or 5:30 (or by appointment)
Cost
From R2,000 (t&c’s apply)
What You Will Learn
- Demystify Flash Lighting
- Learn how to make light work for you.
- Understand light’s behaviour and how to shape it to flatter your subject.
- Simplify flash techniques for any situation.
- Hands-On Equipment Training
- Get practical with Speedlite flashes and professional studio heads.
- Learn how to control off-camera flash with transmitters for more creative freedom.
- Sync flash with your camera in manual mode to gain full exposure control.
- Build Professional Lighting Setups
- Experiment with tools like reflectors, diffusers, and infinity curves.
- Adapt setups to suit your photography style, from portrait to editorial to events.
- Overcome Lighting Challenges
- Tackle tricky lighting situations, such as low light indoors or bright sunlight outdoors.
- Learn quick fixes to get the perfect shot in any environment.
- Enjoy a hands-on environment where you can Create, Experiment, and Grow
- This workshop is a space for you to experiment and create.
- Receive real-time, personalized feedback to help you refine your skills.
Why This Workshop
This workshop explores the technical and creative aspects of studio and flash light photography. This session provides the guidance, tools, and confidence to make it happen.
Whats Included
- Personalized one-on-one guidance tailored to your goals.
- Access to professional lighting and studio equipment.
- High-resolution images from the session to elevate your portfolio.
What You Will Leave With
- A deeper understanding of how to use flash lighting creatively.
- Practical experience with professional studio equipment.
- A portfolio of images captured during the workshop.
- Confidence to take on any photography project with full control over your lighting.