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If you need more direct instruction or help in demystifying flash photography,
I do present workshops and seminars on flash photography and lighting.
The intention with these workshops is to help other photographers grasp whichever aspects had been elusive up until then – whether it is a technique, or bit of theory – and then have things suddenly fall into place. My approach is to teach other photographers how to achieve what they want to. And what I am trying for, are for a few “aaaah, NOW I get it!” moments.
After attending the workshop you will have confidence in using your speedlight. During the practical shooting sessions with 2 models, we will cover a wide range of material from the basics and up. You will be able to get accurate exposures in a fast moving environment such as shooting weddings or events. We will use a variety of lighting techniques - bounce flash; as well as TTL flash and manual flash; off-camera lighting with a softbox and with a ‘light-stick. We will also work with video lights for photography.
If you would rather have an individual workshop instead of in a group,
I also offer individual workshops.
upcoming workshops and seminars – New Jersey & New York
Sept 13-14, 2010 (Mon-Tue) - flash photography workshop - only 3 spots left!
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The flash photography workshops have expanded with an optional 2nd day where we play around further with on-location lighting. The first day is still the intensive workshop – the combination of seminar and practical sessions where we cover everything thoroughly.
The first day of the workshop takes place at a hotel in Jersey City with a grand view of the Manhattan skyline. It is right next to the Path station, offering easy access to anyone coming from Manhattan and Brooklyn. The first day is a full day of seminar presentations, alternation with hands-on instruction, and shooting sessions with 2 models (9 am to 8pm) – all for $500 for the day.
The second day of the workshop is an extended on-location session that takes place in Manhattan. The starting point is the picturesque Meat-Packing District. The second day (10am – 5pm) is an optional part of the workshop, where we will go into Manhattan with our models, and put into practice what we learnt about on-location lighting. We’ll go to different locations, and find interesting backgrounds and set-ups. The fee for this part of the workshop is $300
Each workshop is limited to 10 people only. This way I can make sure of individual attention with each photographer attending the workshop section of the day, and allow everyone enough time to work with the models and to get personal feedback.
For more info on the specifics of the workshops, follow the link.
For feedback on previous workshops, please read the comments in the report-back posts on the workshops.
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Please feel free to e-mail me or phone me at 973-206-9490, for more information about the workshops.
thank you
Neil van Niekerk
