Neil van Niekerk

Off-Camera Flash Photography

Neil van Niekerk

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  • In-depth Instruction; over 148 mins
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  • Bonus downloadable PDF resources
  • Access to class Q&A
Meet Neil and see great examples of effective use of off-camera flash photography, with a discussion of location and subject positioning.
Learn what gear you'll need for using off-camera flash, including battery packs, wireless transmitters and modifiers such as umbrellas and soft boxes.
Neil demystifies the speedlight's many settings and how to adjust them, whether you're shooting with automatic metering or manually adjusting your camera's exposure.
Effective metering is key to good exposure. You'll see how to use a handheld meter or through-the-lens metering and how to read a photo's histogram to check your exposure whether your main light is natural or flash.
Position and direct your subjects to put them in the best light. Use light modifiers to get the desired look.
Shooting against a bright window? Neil will show you many options for exposing to highlight or downplay the background while keeping your subject well-lit.
See how best to shoot outdoors in softer light, with and without flash.
Harsh sunlight poses distinct challenges that Neil will teach you how to tackle for the best results.
Ready to work with more than one light? Neil has great techniques to set up and use multiple speedlights.
 
 
9 Lessons
2  hrs 28  mins

Description

Whether you’re an aspiring professional or a passionate enthusiast, you’ll gain valuable insights as Neil leads you through his shooting strategies in a variety of settings, both indoors and out. Learn the most effective methods of controlling your camera to prevent shake using remote flash with optical and radio sensors. See how to set your metering properly using both manual and through-the-lens (TTL) modes. You’ll diffuse your light using softboxes, umbrellas and other gear and get tips for positioning and directing your subject. With Neil’s professional techniques and feedback, you’ll soon have magazine-quality photos of your clients, family, and friends!

Neil van Niekerk

Neil van Niekerk is a portrait, wedding and boudoir photographer based in the greater New York area. Originally from South Africa, he teaches workshops and seminars on photography and lighting and maintains a popular photography blog, Tangents. Neil has also written several books on flash and lighting techniques in photography that have been translated into Polish, Portuguese and Chinese.

Neil van Niekerk

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