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How to Use Flash: Lighting for Digital Photography

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Overview

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Want to learn how to take your lighting to the next level? With flash photography, learn how to use lighting for digital photography, and make your photos stand out! 

Whether you're new to photography, photograph using natural light only, or are looking for how to light your images better, then this is the class for you! 

In this class, we're looking at a range of photography flashes with different cameras ranging from DSLR's to Mirrorless, to your iPhone. It does not matter what you're taking photos with, as you will be able to take control of your flash and level up to a full studio setup. 

Throughout this class, we'll go through what a flash actually is and how it works, as well as how to use whatever flash you have right now whether it be a built-in flash, all the way up to a full studio strobe light. Not only will you walk away with the knowledge of how to use this light in your photos, but also you'll have an understanding of how it works, and when to use it, making you a better photographer all around.

By the end of this class, you will come away with the knowledge of: 

  • Understanding what a flash is and how it works
  • How to use the flash you already have
  • Ways to modify your light, completely changing the look
  • Advanced flash techniques 
  • How to use a full studio strobe setup

This class condenses the years of trial and error, learning from a ton of resources, and pooling that knowledge for you! This is for all photographers, of any level, looking to take control of their lighting in photography. Even while you learn the theory behind flash photography, you will also be presented with a bunch of real scenarios and examples to eliminate the guesswork! 

If you're interested in any of the equipment discussed, here is a link to everything we talked about: 

And with all that said, let's get lighting! 

Equipment used: 

Eos R: https://amzn.to/3uWdi50

Backup Camera: https://amzn.to/3j6zzaN

Entry Level DSLR: https://amzn.to/3DDFLkf

Godox Flash: https://amzn.to/3j6UpHk

Godox Strobe: https://amzn.to/3x2bBpq

Flash Accessories and Diffusers: https://amzn.to/3LGcwjv

Heavy Duty C-Stand: https://amzn.to/35FrSp9

Speedlight Softbox: https://amzn.to/3j7z9Rw

Strobe Softbox: https://amzn.to/3u6XeOI

Wireless Lav: https://amzn.to/3J8JCqo

Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/3KaLzUK

Travel Video Tripod: https://amzn.to/3u89q1K

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Project
  • How Does Flash Work?
  • Types of Flashes
  • Direct Flash
  • Phone Flash
  • Bounced Flash
  • Modifying Light
  • Taking Your Flash Off-Camera
  • Wireless Triggers & Transmitters
  • Power Levels Explained
  • What is a Sync Speed?
  • Flash vs Constant Light
  • Knowing When to Use Flash
  • Levelling Up
  • Advanced Techniques
  • Conclusion
  • BLOOPERS!!

Taught by

Fynn Badgley

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