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Introduction to Flash for Children and Family Images

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Overview

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When capturing images of families and children, you preserve memories for generations. Learning how to use flash opens up so many options, as you now longer have to be constrained by weather or location. Photographer Mike Hagen will help you incorporate flash into this genre of photography to create family heirloom images that also capture a moment in time.

In this class, Mike teaches you how to:

  • Create looks that wouldn’t be possible in natural light
  • Use your flash to freeze action
  • Use reflectors, modifiers and other lighting equipment to enhance your flash

Learn to harness the power of flash photography to make their memories last a lifetime. Give clients those special images by using flash photography to preserve their special moments.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Gear For Flash Photography
  • How to Use a Flash Meter
  • Shoot: Flash & Light Meter Single Subject
  • Setting Your White Balance
  • Light Modifiers & Backgrounds
  • Camera & Flash Settings
  • Lighting Approaches For Individuals & Groups
  • Shoot: With One Child
  • Shoot: With Two Children
  • Shoot: Create a Pure Black Background
  • Shoot: Freeze Action
  • Group Lighting & Posing Overview
  • Shoot: Flash with Mom & Children
  • Shoot: Flash with Dad & Children
  • Shoot: Flash With Family on Couch
  • Lightroom® Post Processing Overview
  • Lightroom® Post Processing For Family
  • Lighting For Black & White
  • Shoot: Black & White Child Portraits
  • Shoot: Etherial Child Portrait
  • Heirloom Portrait Overview
  • Shoot: Heirloom Portait
  • Black & White Post Processing

Taught by

Mike Hagen

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