Master the art of on-location portraits with portable studio lights, continuous lighting, and other lighting accesories
About the 1-Day Speedlight Course
Speedlights are indispensable tools for event and function photographers, offering the versatility needed for portraits, and more. They excel in balancing ambient light, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring your subjects are perfectly exposed. Speedlights offer a range of advantages as professional tools:
- Their affordability makes them an attractive alternative to more expensive strobes.
- Their compact size ensures mobility, easily fitting into your camera bag.
- Versatility allows for both on and off-camera use, unlocking creative possibilities.
Course details
This 1-day course combines presentations and practical shoots to cover the essentials of speedlights, from settings to on and off-camera flash techniques. Learn techniques like Bounce Flash, High-Speed Sync, and Slow Sync to produce natural-looking and creative portraits.
Presented by Danie Bester
Danie Bester, the Founder and Programme Director of DPC, is one of the most knowledgeable and versatile photographers in South Africa, with a deep understanding of artificial lighting, both in the studio and on location. Over the past 15 years, he has trained and mentored some of the country’s top photographers.
Key aspects
The most important aspects covered in the On-Location Lighting Course:
- Essential principles for maximizing the use of compact speedlights.
- Understanding Speedlight Functions and Settings.
- Techniques for Indoor Use and Bounce Flash.
- Balance Flash and Ambient Light.
- Techniques for Outdoor Use and High-Speed Sync (HSS).
- Effective on and off-camera techniques.
- Differentiating between Key Light and Fill Light.
- On, and Off camera techniques
- Creative use of speedlights, including lighting for portraits, interior spaces, food, and more.
Who is this course for?
Intermediate photographers who want to improve their lighting skills using speedlights when shooting functions, events, or other subjects.
The speedlight course is designed mainly for events and functions, emphasizing portability and mobility with speedlights. If you’re interested in more advanced off-camera lighting techniques, such as portable studio strobes and continuous lighting, our 2-Day On-Location Lighting Course would be a great fit.
Course duration
1-Day weekend workshop.
Requirements
- Participants should have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera with full manual control and a speedlight. A basic to intermediate level of understanding in adjusting camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture is required.
Cost
R1,300 per person. 15% discount for Pro Members. Lunch and refreshments included.
Upcoming 1-Day Speedlight Courses
- Dates to be announced