Speedlights (aka "flashes") are truly awesome tools in photography. Where there is no light, we can create it. The problem is most speedlight owners struggle with settings, the direction of the flash, and how to get everything to look as you want it to! This is most evident at family gatherings and events: The lights are low and therefore the flash (when used improperly) is even more jarring! How can we eliminate that "deer in the headlights" look?

Never fear! In this workshop, we will simplify speedlights, camera settings, and teach you some of the essential basics to using your speedlight for family gatherings, events, and even still-life! Whether you are in a living space with a few spare lamps on or a large event space, we will spell out the tools to get the job done. We will also work with the flash on and off-the-camera to show the variety of options there are! Since it is the holiday season and the season of lights, we will emphasize scenarios that are common during the holidays, working first with still life, then portraits.

We recommend you have a speedlight for this workshop. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.