Basics of Flash Photography
Rick Allred
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- In-depth Instruction; over 105 mins
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Introduction to Flash
15:50
Meet Rick Allred, an instructor at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and your guide to the basics of flash photography. Then get started! Rick begins by defining what a flash is, when and where to use it and the different types of flashes you may encounter.
Controlling Your Flash
13:15
A bright flash of light isn't the easiest thing to control. Rick demystifies the process, showing you which camera features affect flash strength -- and which don't. He also demonstrates how to determine subject distance manually using guide numbers and with a flash meter.
The Power of Your Flash
9:58
You don't need to be a mathematician to calculate flash power. Instead, discover Rick's simple method of using guide numbers to get the best results every time. In addition, learn how to create your own flash cheat sheet so you can focus on your subject, rather than long division.
Bounce Flash
18:52
Want to give your images a softer look? Rick shows you how with his tried-and-true bounce flash techniques! You'll also learn how to adjust your flash cheat sheet for bounce flash and see how white balance and location can affect your flash photography shots.
Flash Indoors
16:43
Discover how to effectively use your flash indoors. Rick shows how to correctly balance the light coming in from a bright picture window and explains why some photos end up marred by an unsightly black line. Plus, learn the basics of TTL metering.
Flash Outdoors
12:50
A flash may seem unnecessary when shooting outdoors. But as Rick explains in this lesson, sunlight doesn't always make a photographer's job easier. Watch as he shows how to shoot a subject in shade with a light background and how to use a flash as a fill for dark shadows.
Using Flash Creatively
16:36
Mastered the basics? Now get creative! Rick shows you how to capture stunning imagery using a handheld flash and timer. In addition, find out how to avoid common mistakes -- or purposefully use them to create striking effects.
Discover the essentials of gorgeous flash photography, without the “look” of the flash. Join Santa Fe Photographic Workshops instructor Rick Allred as he shares techniques for gaining control of your flash, and demonstrates which features on your camera affect flash strength and which don’t. Then, get Rick’s tips for creating a flash cheat sheet to keep your mind off the math when you’re in the middle of a shoot, and find out how to achieve a softer look in your images using a bounce flash. Moving on, learn how to adjust your flash, whether you’re inside or outside, and flex your creative muscles by giving your photos a painterly feel with a handheld flash and long exposure time. Rick even makes a few mistakes on purpose, so that you learn how to fix or use those slip-ups for one-of-a-kind results that always impress.
Rick Allred
Rick Allred studied photojournalism at New Mexico State University, and in 1996 he helped to launch the digital program at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops in New Mexico. Rick spent five years as the head of the photography department at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center on the island of Maui, Hawaii, before returning to Santa Fe to continue teaching. Today, he serves as head of the digital lab at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, teaching Adobe Lightroom®, Adobe Photoshop® and digital photography classes, and now, here on Craftsy!
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