The Flash Workshop is two days of getting your feet wet in the world of flash photography. It explores the relationship between what you already know about taking photos in natural light and what you wish you knew about how to make flash photography work for you.
You will experience hands-on lessons in how to use an external flash unit as well as insight into the world of using flash photography to create stunning photographs. Each lesson is accompanied by individual and team interactive assignments designed to provide intimate experience with the concepts being taught.
Lessons Include:
-the basics of how to run your flash
-any location can be beautiful: low-light indoor photography
-no sun required: night-time photography
-the mystery of fill flash: backlighting, mid-day, and sunset portraits
-bouncing and diffusion
-color casts
-technical skills: how to make your camera and flash work together
-strengthening foundational knowledge: exposure, composition, and reading the light
-introduction into off-camera flash photography
-individual portfolio review and mentoring
Value:
$1075
A deposit of $300 is due to reserve your space.
Flash Workshops are limited to four students at one time.
Dates:
October 5th-7th, 2012
Workshop begins at 7pm on Friday, October 5th with a Welcome Dinner. Instruction begins at 9am Saturday morning and ends around 5pm on Sunday afternoon.
Location:
The brand new Hilton Phoenix/Chandler located at 2929 W. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ
Accommodations:
Workshop Registration Fee includes lodging in East Chandler’s wonderfully appointed (and superbly air-conditioned) Hilton Phoenix/Chandler for Friday and Saturday night in an unshared room. If you would prefer to share a room or have your own accommodations, please contact Wendy for discount details.
ALL meals are also included. This covers Dinner on Friday and Saturday, lunch and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
You are responsible for airfare and transportation to/from the hotel only.
Who will this workshop best suit?
Portrait photographers of all levels who wish to learn the basics of using an external flash. You don’t have to know anything about your flash unit, but would be advised that you understand the basics of how to run your camera in manual mode.
What should I bring?
A camera
An external flash with swivel capabilities (the head must be able to rotate)
An extra set or two or three of batteries for your flash unit
A willingness to try new things
A notebook
A laptop if you can
A/V cord to connect your camera with TV Audio/Video jacks
How do I register?
Please request registration information by sending an email to wendy@wspclasses.com or jenny@wspclasses.com
Remember that space is limited and registration if first come, first serve.
Cancellation Policy:
The deposit is non-refundable. The balance is refundable up until 4 weeks prior to each workshop. If you cancel on or after that date and are unable to find someone to fill your space, only 50% of the balance will be refunded.
Workshops must have a minimum of 50% of the spots filled by 4 weeks prior, or the workshop will be canceled and all money refunded.
For questions regarding your registration, please contact Wendy at 480.510.2045 or email at wendy@wspclasses.com









