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Small Flash Workshop

Godox V1 (Fujifilm version) mounted on the hotshoe of a Fujifilm GFX 100s ii shot with bounce flash (one of the techniques that we will be covering during the workshop). Flash head is pointed behind and above the photographer.
Godox V1 (Fujifilm version) mounted on the hotshoe of a Fujifilm GFX 100s ii shot with bounce flash (one of the techniques that we will be covering during the workshop).  Flash head is pointed behind and above the photographer.

We will be holding the small flash (speedlight) workshop on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM until noon at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre.

Several people have expressed an interest in signing up and it appears likely that the demand for this workshop will exceed the number of spots available.  Discussions at the KSCCC Executive Meeting in October recommended that a draw be held to allocate the available spots fairly.  This is what we will do.

There will be slips of paper for you to write your name and email address on the tables at the side of the meeting hall, during the break at the November meeting.  We will draw eight (8) names just before the end of the meeting and will announce the members who have been selected to attend the December 4 workshop.

Given the high level of interest in this material, we are planning to hold another small flash workshop in the first quarter of 2025, so if your name is not drawn, you will have another chance to attend this workshop.

Please note: The material covered during the workshop is aimed at novice to intermediate-level photographers.  To attend you must have your own small flash; either the same brand as your camera or one by a third-party manufacturer that is made specifically for your brand of camera.

The flash must attach to your camera’s hot shoe and have a head that rotates and can be tilted up at least 45 degrees  If you do not have this type of equipment or do not know how to use it with your camera, this workshop is NOT aimed at you.

Your instructors will be Ross Laing and Manfred Mueller.  Ross holds a diploma in photography from Algonquin College and Manfred holds a diploma in photography from SPAO (School of the Photographic Arts – Ottawa).  Both are very experienced flash photographers.

2024/2025 Workshops

Wednesday December 4, 2024 – Small Flash Workshop

Maximum number of attendees – 8 with 2 instructors (Ross and Manfred)

Attendees must own a small external flash (speedlight) that is compatible with their camera make and model and must know how to use it in TTL and manual mode.  Flash must have a head that rotates at least 180 degrees.

This workshop is primarily aimed at intermediate photographers would want to improve their flash photography.  We will cover issues with direct flash (camera mounted flash aimed at the subject), bounce lighting and basic off camera flash.

We will be working in groups of two, with one person being the subject and the other the shooter.  Everyone will get a chance to shoot and be the model.

Signup:  November meeting

Wednesday January 29, 2025 – 10 Basic Editing Tools in Post-processing

Maximum number of attendees – 30 with one instructor (Ross)

Ross will demonstrate 10 basic editing techniques that can be used by any photographer to enhance the images that come out of your camera.  While Ross will be using Adobe software to demonstrate these techniques, the functions are available in virtually all other photo editing software.

Signup:  January meeting

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Uncovering and Refining your “Diamonds in the Rough” Images

Maximum number of attendees – 30 with one instructor (Manfred)

Demonstrate how to identify a strong image that just needs to be refined in post-processing.   Attendees will be asked to submit one of their images (ideally in RAW format) to Manfred.

Some of these images will be analyzed and edited during the session to show the attendees their work can be enhanced in post.

Signup:  March meeting

NOTE:  The times of these workshops will be announced at a later date.  The dates are firm.`

Henry’s Lighting and Portrait event

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Update from Alexandra on Tuesday March 20th:

I just wanted to let you know that for the day of the event the company has decided to offer another 15% enhanced trade in value if there is anything your members are looking to get rid of/haven’t had luck selling on craigslist/kijiji.

Alexandra Leask from Henry’s Kanata has just informed us about their upcoming Lighting and Portrait event. It’s free and takes place March 25th, 9am – 11am

Alexandra says the event will include:

1) An introduction to Godox and strobes set ups for portrait lighting.

We will be going over some intermediate to advanced portrait lighting techniques using Godox strobes, multiple flash set ups and modifiers. Participants will have the chance to set up and direct their own “studio” set up and use their own gear to photograph portraits at this station.

2) Video lighting

At this station we’ll talk about how to set up a space for video, the various types of lights you would use for various set ups, and single to multiple light set ups. We will also go over the importance of colour temperature, how to match up and use light from two different sources (ex, window light with an LED bulb) and how to downsize your kit to shoot on location.

3) Single flash set ups

This station will perhaps be the most practical of the four! At this station we will talk about (and of course play with) single flash set ups, talk about when and how to adapt the flash on camera, when to pull the flash off camera, and what simple modifiers can be used with the flash or on their own!

4) Focal length and perspective.

While the third station might be the most practical this one is sure to be the most fun. At this station we’ll have a slew of lenses (with a focus on the Sigma ART primes) for everyone to play with. There will also be a demonstration to show how various focal lengths effect face shape and can add (or detract) from the scene and feeling you’re trying to create in your images. Lenses from this station are welcome to be borrowed to be used at the other three stations.

If you have any questions, please contact Henry’s Kanata at 613-836-1016.