Classes

Ready to finally feel confident using flash outdoors? In this hands-on class, Eli Infante breaks down off-camera flash in a simple, beginner-friendly way designed for photographers who primarily shoot natural light and want to create professional outdoor portraits using just one light.

This class is all about removing the fear and confusion around lighting. Instead of overcomplicated setups and technical overwhelm, Eli will walk attendees through a practical, repeatable workflow for creating clean, polished portraits outdoors using easy one-light techniques that actually make sense in real-world shoots.

You’ll learn how to approach outdoor lighting step by step, understand how ambient light and flash work together, and confidently build portraits in harsh sunlight, open shade, and golden hour conditions. Throughout the session, Eli will demonstrate how small adjustments in light position, modifiers, camera settings, and posing can completely transform an image.

This class is designed to feel interactive, approachable, and confidence-building while giving attendees hands-on shooting opportunities with live models.

What to Expect

* A simple breakdown of off-camera flash for beginners

* How to balance ambient light with flash without overthinking it

* Easy one-light setups for outdoor portraits

* Modifier choices for soft, flattering outdoor light

* Live demonstrations with real-time lighting adjustments

* Hands-on shooting opportunities with guidance and feedback

* How to create portraits outdoors

Bring your camera and get ready to build confidence with flash while creating better portraits outdoors with one light.

Want to create clean, professional outdoor portraits without feeling overwhelmed by flash? In this class, Eli Infante breaks down an easy, practical approach to off-camera flash that helps photographers confidently create portraits anywhere, anytime, and in any lighting condition.

Designed for photographers transitioning from natural light to flash photography, this session focuses on simplifying outdoor lighting into repeatable techniques that are easy to understand and apply in real-world situations. Whether you’re photographing clients, seniors, athletes, or creative portraits, you’ll learn how to take control of your environment instead of relying on perfect lighting conditions.

Through behind-the-scenes examples and real-world breakdowns, Eli will show how he approaches outdoor portrait lighting that creates polished, high-end results while still working quickly and efficiently on location.

What You’ll Learn

* A simple approach to off-camera flash outdoors

* How to balance ambient light with flash for natural or dramatic looks

* Easy one-light setups for outdoor portraits

* How to confidently shoot in harsh sunlight, open shade, golden hour, blue hour, and night

* Modifier choices for soft, flattering outdoor light

* How small lighting adjustments can completely change the mood of a portrait

* Fast workflows for both client and creative portrait sessions

* Practical troubleshooting tips for unpredictable outdoor lighting situations

Perfect for photographers who want to stop avoiding difficult lighting conditions and start confidently creating professional outdoor portraits with flash anywhere they shoot.

Great portraits don’t have to come from complicated lighting setups. In this class, Eli Infante breaks down a simple, reliable portrait lighting system designed to help photographers create clean, professional studio portraits with confidence and consistency.

Whether you’re photographing clients, seniors, athletes, or creative portraits, this session focuses on practical lighting setups that are easy to understand, repeat, and adapt to different shooting situations. Instead of overcomplicating your setup, Eli will demonstrate how small adjustments in light position, modifier choice, and distance can completely transform the final portrait.

Through live demonstrations and real-world workflows, attendees will learn how to build studio setups that consistently deliver polished results while still allowing room for creativity and personal style.

What You’ll Learn

* Reliable studio light setups

* How to create clean, professional portraits with simple lighting

* Modifier choices and how they affect the mood of a portrait

* Lighting setups for clients, seniors, and creative portraits

* How light positioning changes contrast, depth, and facial shape

* Common studio lighting mistakes and how to quickly fix them