Interested in learning how to use your flash on the street? Want to know what TTL (Through The Lens) Metering, Manual, or Auto Mode mean? Why so many photographers choose off camera flash? How to sync your flash with your camera?
Join the Founder of the NYC Street Photography Collective and Executive Director of Contact Photo, Jorge Garcia for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into flash photography. He will show you how to use flash on the street to change the mood and bring more energy to your images.
This workshop will take place over the course of a week and will include a meet-and-greet followed by an opening lecture led by Jorge Garcia, an evening of shooting on Halloween, and a group editing and critique session.
In this class we will cover:
The technical jargon from flash and camera manufacturers.
The difference between the various flash modes available.
What is a Guide Number and how to calculate distance.
How to sync your flash to your camera for off camera flash action.
Practice on fellow workshop participants before hitting the street and learn to direct your flash burst.
Schedule:
Sunday October 27th 12pm - 3pm:
Students will meet Jorge’s loft in East Harlem for a lecture and demonstration. Students will then have the opportunity to practice off camera flash on fellow classmates. Coffee and snacks will be provided.Thursday October 31st 7pm:
Students will meet in the West Village to photograph in and around the Halloween Parade. We will then end the workshop at a local bar to celebrate your new found skills with drinks :)Sunday, November 3rd 12pm - 3pm
Students will meet back at Jorge’s loft for a group edit and critique session.
What you’ll need: Camera and a flash (any flash will do). Laptop for the group edit and critique portion of the workshop. Preferably an understanding of basic camera functions such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Tuition: $399 with a max of 8 Students.
Save $100 when you sign up before October 14th. Use Code “FLASH100”
Minimum 50% enrollment is required to conduct the class. Class and schedule are subject to change.
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Rain or Shine. Dates and times subject to change. Contact Photo and NYC-SPC reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes. Students will receive a refund or credit towards future class.
Class Rescheduling: In the event of a necessary rescheduling, participants will be notified promptly, and information about the new dates will be provided. Participants will have the option to attend the rescheduled class or receive a refund or credit towards a future class.
Participant Withdrawal: If a participant needs to withdraw from the workshop for personal reasons, the following refund policy applies:
More than 30 days before the workshop begins: 100% refund.
Between 29 and 8 days before the workshop begins: 50% refund.
Within 7 days of the workshop: NO refund.