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Specialty: Weddings & Off-Camera Flash

It’s Miller Light Time! Introduction to Flash Photography

Speaker: The Millers (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Are you a natural light photographer and tired of the sun always letting you down? Or have you been afraid to take the leap into adding flash into your photos? This beginner-friendly hands-on class is all about helping you get comfortable with using a flash in your photography. Whether you’ve never touched a flash before or you’ve been avoiding that one in your camera bag because it gives you anxiety, this class is here to guide you through the basics in a relaxed and easygoing way.

We’ll cover everything from the different types of flashes to when and why you should use them. You’ll learn how to balance flash with natural light, avoid common mistakes like harsh shadows, and make your subjects look their best. The goal isn’t just to help you figure out the technical stuff but to give you the confidence to experiment and have fun with flash.

No complicated jargon or intimidating setups—just simple, practical tips you can start using right away. By the end of this class, you’ll feel more comfortable using flash, whether you’re snapping portraits, capturing events, or just adding a little extra light to your shots. Let’s take the mystery out of flash photography together!

Topics covered:

  • Speedlight On-Camera
  • Simple Off Camera Flash (OCF) with a Trigger
  • Basic light modifiers

Bring that flash you’ve been neglecting! Our goal is to help you get your flash out of the bag and working for you. If you don’t have a flash, don’t worry. We will have some flashes for you to experiment with as well. At the end of this class, you will feel more confident and comfortable getting the flash out of your bag and producing stronger photos.

Items to bring to class:

  • Camera
  • Your light, trigger, light stand (if you have them and want to learn on your gear)
  • An open mind to learn and have fun

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SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!