LOW-LIGHT & FILL-IN FLASH COURSES

Low Light & Fill-in Flash

Unleash your Creativity!

Learn how to use your camera to capture images in challenging lighting conditions, to create atmospheric photographs.   Take control of your hot-shoe mounted flash and unleash its creativity.  You will have two photographic sessions and the opportunity to review and discuss your photos as a group.

What You Will Learn

  • How to use your camera for shots in low light
  • How to use fill-in flash to balance poor lighting conditions
  • Use of flash for backlit shots
  • Controlling background and foreground exposure independently
  • Creative ways of using flash for stunning, three-dimensional images
  • How to photograph night scenes, light trails and fireworks
Image: Paul Jones
Image: GD student Paul Jones

Dates, Venues & Prices for this Workshop

RegionDayDateVenueCost £PlacesReserve Your Place
Scotland Sat 14 December 2013 Glasgow Botanic Gardens
65.00 >3
South Wales Sat 7 September 2013 Swansea & the Brecon Beacons
Part of three day event based at the Best Western Aberavon hotel in Port Talbot. Book this day only for £85.00
85.00 >3

 

REVIEWS

Thanks yet again for the fantastic low light workshop yesterday - as usual it was filled with new information and continued to review  areas from earlier courses as well - I thoroughly enjoyed it - again!  I can't wait to get on the next one........  Annette Crook

I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you for a very enjoyable and extremely interesting workshop last weekend.  I came to the workshop with an expectation of what I might learn and you more than met that expectation.

 

 

 

About This Workshop

SLR Cameras Micro System and Bridge (large compact) cameras Skill Level 3
Activity Level 2 Dates, Venues and Prices for this Workshop Read Reviews of this Workshop

 

Jason Murphy

Image: GD student Jason Murphy

 

Previous Experience

To get the most from this workshop, we recommend that you have attended our Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 2 workshop, or have a clear understanding of aperture and depth of field, focal point and ISO.

If in doubt, please contact your local tutor for advice.

Equipment

This workshop is suitable for any camera with a dedicated hot-shoe mounted flash (a flash unit which is compatible with your camera).

To get the best out of this workshop you will require a tripod (full height). 

Optional equipment - reflector, cable or remote shutter release for your camera.

Times

Most of our workshops run from 10am to 4pm, but please check your Joining Instructions for full details.

Fill-in Flash - Image Paul Hobson

Hedgehog and mouse images by Paul Hobson.