In the class, I hope to demystify the complexity around off-camera lighting, and share how I use it to light subjects quickly, in many different scenarios(overpowering the sun, rainy days, indoors, nighttime, etc)! My work is done in fast-paced environments, with little time for large setups or timely test shots. The key is knowing how to use my equipment well, AND FAST! The work I provide to my clients and enter in competitions is often set up and completed in a short matter of a minute or two if that. I want you to walk away from this class with not only new ideas to try but have a confident understanding of HOW it works and WHY, so you aren’t just shooting in the dark. Along with covering many technical aspects behind lighting and how I do it, I also want to share why I use it to stand out among the competition. I plan to dive a little into business as well, sharing what I do as a wedding photographer, and helping you connect with your clients more. Here’s some of what I plan to cover. Where and how to use light(even natural light), Equipment and modifiers, Simplifying the technical stuff(stops, inverse square law, sync speeds, TTL, HSS, ISO/shutter/aperture, Setup and execution, Overcoming difficult situations, Examples and how I captured them. This will also be a hands-on class, where you are encouraged to bring and practice with your lighting equipment! I will have equipment that you could try out as well. I use the Godox/Flashpoint system and I shoot Nikon. Other camera companies should with my lighting if you have the right trigger for your camera brand.

Items to Bring:

• Laptop (for notes and maybe editing)
• Camera
• Flashes and/or strobes (If you want to practice)
• Other Lighting Equipment (stands
• modifiers
• etc)
• Godox or Flashpoint Trigger (If you would like to try my lighting equipment)