Yesterday I was in NYC at a Canon sponsored Live Learning Event presented by photographer Bob Davis (check out his work here and here). The class was focused on using Canon Speedlites as an alternative to traditional studio strobes. We worked with different light modifiers, learned about using the wireless system, light placement, mixing ambient light and flash, etc. Canon provided the gear, studio and models, and the day consisted a mix of instruction and time shooting.
I have to say, I’ve done a few workshops on lighting and portraiture, but I don’t think I’ve come away with so much valuable information as I did with this class. It was really informative, Bob Davis really rocks it as a photographer, and he’s also a good instructor. I left truly inspired to put a lot of what he showed us in action. I’d recommend this class to anyone using the EOS Speedlite system that wants to kick it up a notch. You can check out the calendar of events on Canon’s Live Learning website.
Here’s a few of the photos I took yesterday. More to come!
The photo below was actually taken without using flash. Bob was demonstrating a technique using the flash, which had more visual impact than my photo without the flash, but I still like this image.
And here’s Bob in action
3 comments
Love these images? Did you use a flash or was it all natural light?
Hi Gina! Glad you liked the photos. The first 3 were all taken using flash, the bottom two are without.
Tim
Hey Tim I think you were in my Group.
That was a great time.
All the Best,
Larry