Overcoming Fear of Flash: Lighting Boot Camp

Overcoming Fear of Flash: Lighting Boot Camp Arlene Collins
Tuesday April 20 and Tuesday April 27, 2010 5:30PM - 8:30PMPrice: $150.00 [includes model fees]

Registration deadline for this Workshop is April 18, 2010

Course Description:
Do you suffer from ‘fear of flash’? Your strobe unit can and should be used creatively, not just as the main source of light when photographing indoors. Today’s sophisticated on-camera strobe units can appear to be complicated to master, but in fact are very simple. The Automatic, Manual and TTL modes are very useful--if you know how and when to use them. Most DSLR/SLR camera systems allow for easy use of wireless off-camera strobe and multi-strobe set ups. Now you can create a studio lighting set-up with on-camera strobe units, light an interior or paint with light outside -- completely wirelessly-- the creative possibilities are endless.

This Workshop will teach you how to master your on-camera strobe in the most challenging light situations. After reviewing a selection of your photographs, Arlene will discuss TTL, Automatic and Manual modes, bouncing light, and the use of light modifiers and gels. You will learn to use the strobe as the main source of light, for example photographing under low light situations at parties, using the strobe as a fill light to open up the shadow areas when photographing people outdoors under bright light, and multi-strobe set ups to create portrait lighting or to light a large interior and exterior area.

You will photograph models in real life situations during the Workshop session, using single and multi-strobe set-ups and will learn how to light an interior. This Workshop will give you the skills that will encourage you to be confident and creative with your strobe.

Requirements:
Participants must be able to use their camera in the manual exposure mode, setting the shutter speeds and aperture settings. And during the classes, participants will be required to use their flash in the TTL mode, as well as use their flash in a wireless multi-strobe set up.

For the first session, participants should bring a sample of their work, 10 images maximum (can be prints or jpeg files on a flash drive--make sure your images are in a folder with your name on it-- or CD) that illustrate lighting problems you've encountered with your photography.
Also for each Workshop session, bring your camera, lenses, strobe, an incident light meter is optional and all instruction manuals—don’t forget to include extra batteries and sufficient memory cards for the shoots. And bring items for note taking during both sessions of the Workshop. This Workshop is open to both digital and film shooters.

Level: Advanced Beginner on up

Biography: Arlene Collins
Arlene is a New York City based photographer, educator, lecturer, and freelance technical consultant, who specializes in editorial, documentary and commercial photography. Her strengths include teaching technique, composition, editing, night and low light photography and the use of compact strobes on location.

Arlene teaches master classes in her studio and leads travel photography workshops around the world. Having studied with Lisette Model, Arlene currently teaches at Parsons School of Design, the International Center of Photography, the Santa Fe Workshops and the Maine Photographic Workshops. Arlene has also taught at the Centro de la Imagen in Mexico City and the Photography Center in Istanbul, Turkey. Her web address is: http://www.arlene-collins.com/

Register:
Price: $150.00 [includes model fees]Schedule: Tuesday April 20 and Tuesday April 27, 2010 5:30PM - 8:30PMLocation: The Adorama Building, 42 West 18th Street, 5th floor.