Saturday, February 22, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Heather Saitz
Skill Level: No experience required
What you’ll need: A camera that has hot shoe capabilities and is able to operate on a manual setting. A laptop and/or something to take notes will also be valuable but not necessarily needed.
Cost: $350
Whether you’re new to the world of flash photography or you’d like to brush up on your studio skills and learn some new tricks, this one-day, hands-on intensive workshop will give you the technical and creative knowledge you need to master the art of strobe photography.
Learning how to use strobe lighting can be daunting. Strobes give you complete lighting control of your image and are one of the most powerful tools you can master on your journey to becoming a serious photographer.
In the morning, you will learn about the fundamentals of shooting with strobes including light theory, technical info, and how softboxes and other light modifiers work. We will also discuss the creative aspects of flash photography and how to incorporate creative lighting into your photographs.
The afternoon will include shooting at Idle Eyes in our studio spaces with various types of strobe set-ups alongside the guidance of a professional photographer. You will learn IRL in a fun and creative environment how to work with the gear and get the shots you want!
Things we’ll cover in this course:
Understanding core light theory (hard vs soft light)
Understanding how strobe lighting works with your camera including troubleshooting
Explanation of light modifiers and other equipment needed in strobe photography
Flash Photography vs. Continuous Lighting the benefits/limitations of both and how to use this to your advantage
Insight into the creative aspects of strobe photography and how these tips and tricks can elevate your images
Hands on experience: learn in-studio by playing with different brands of strobe lights (Profoto, Elinchrom, Godox) with various modifiers like umbrellas, strip boxes, octaboxes, beauty dishes
Shooting time with models in different sets & lighting scenarios in-studio
About The Instructor:
Heather Saitz is a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience. She studied Photography at Sheridan College and Creative Advertising at Seneca @ York. Heather began her journey in photography at a time when film still reigned supreme and darkrooms were the main post-production method used.
Heather’s work is highly stylized, often pushing the boundaries of studio lighting and film aesthetics. Her photography has been published both commercially and editorially across Canada. Now at the helm of her busy namesake company, she provides commercial photography for agencies, brands, corporations, musicians, and artists. She is repped by Sparks Photographers in Toronto.
Heather is a pro in the studio when it comes to lighting (aka “lighting nerd”) and is an avid supporter of the art of photography. She is a previous instructor at the Alberta College of Art & Design (now AUArts) and is the founder of Idle Eyes Collective/Studios.