Mini Seminar: Off Camera Flash Techniques at Weddings

Posted By on January 8, 2013

Are you struggling with your off camera flash techniques at Weddings ? Confused about when, where & how to use off-camera flash at a wedding ?

If the answer is yes to the above, then here is a mini-seminar you can’t afford to miss out on. Following the hugely successful ‘Speedlight Portraits’ Mini Seminar, Sim2000 & SF Photo School are thrilled to bring this exciting mini seminar on how to get the best out of off camera flash techniques at weddings.

As you know, time is a very luxurious commodity at a wedding. Things happen unexpectedly, schedule of the day running late and the photographer is the one who has to cut into his or her time to avoid delays and get the images shot in double quick time.

With so little time to hand, shooting creative images for the wedding photographer is a tough task in itself. Being creative may require flash to be used. Setting up a traditional studio set up consumes too much time, involves lugging around heavy kit bags, with leads / cables everywhere, it is not ideal to set up and shoot.

This is where you turn your little Speedlight into one of the most creative tools in your kit bag. A Speedlight which will transform the look of your images when used correctly.

Workshop Content

During this mini-seminar you will learn how to quickly set up and use your Speedlight from one of the ‘masters’ at off-camera flash. You will learn:

  • simple set up of off-camera flash
  • how to set your flash exposure
  • use flash as your main light
  • use flash as your fill-in light
  • what accessories to use i.e  softbox / umbrella

You will also learn and see ‘real wedding’ examples of how off-camera flash set up when photographing :

  • Detail Shots
  • Bridal Portraits
  • Group Shots
  • Bride & Groom Shots
  • Cake Shots
  • 1st Dance

Plus you will see examples & set ups of off camera flash being used at weddings in extreme conditions, from the freezing -35C at the Ice Hotel, Sweden to the hot conditions on a tropical island in Borneo, Malaysia.

About Uzair Kharawala

Uzair has been ‘Evangalest’ for Nikon UK for the past 6 years. He has worked and presented seminars & workshops at most major conventions & trade shows all over the UK & Europe. He has also presented at the Apple Store, London, Calumet, Focus on Imaging to name a few. His work is regularly featured in magazines, publications & blogs.

What they say…

“ We work with Oz on a regular basis and love his simple to follow training techniques, both as a photographer and as a businessman. His enthusiasm is second to none and best of all he is always coming out with new ideas & concepts to help photographers improve their business. ”
Bob Campbell, onOne Software

“ A master of the art of wireless flash.”
Digital SLR Magazine

“King of Cool” 

Photo Pro Magazine

“…the person capturing it all certainly is no ordinary photographer” 

Digital Photography Magazine

When & Where

Date: 11 March 2013

Where: Sim2000, Hatfield

Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm (Registration starts at 6.00pm)

(Early Bird Ticket is for a limited time only, Normal price will be £25 + VAT once the discount ends)

Our Sponsors

We thank our friends & sponsors for their generous support for this event.

FAQs

 Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? 
Tel: 01525 850795 or via email on info@sfidigital.co.uk

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? 
Yes. You may transfer your ticket to a friend if you are unable to attend.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? 
No

What is the refund policy? 
In the unfortunate event of you not being able to attend, refund will only be given if we can resell your ticket.

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Masters of Wedding Photography

Posted By on October 4, 2012

We are pleased to bring this fantastic webinar series with 3 Masters of photography, Ray Lowe, Martin Grahame-Dunn & Kevin Wilson. They share their unique styles, experience & some of their best work, tips & techniques to take your wedding photography to the next level.

Wedding Photography Workshop

Our Sponsors

 

sim2000.co.uk

 

 

 

FotoSF LITE

 

 

 

 

 

During this 6 hour webinar series, you will learn:

  • how to pose couples
  • how to use ‘directional light’
  • composing your images
  • off-camera flash at weddings
  • use of reflectors at weddings
  • engagement photography
  • destination weddings
  • creating your ‘signature’ black & white image
  • marketing your business
  • organising your wedding photography
  • how to price your services
  • creating irresistible offers which your competitors are
    afraid to offer
  • post processing workflow
  • and much much more…

About the speakers…

Kevin Wilson
The only photographer to hold multiple Fellowships in portraits & weddings. With over 30 years experience, Kevin will showcase his best wedding photography work to inspire you, shares some of his tips & tricks on how to use a simple reflector at weddings and how & where to see the light.

Martin Grahame-Dunn
Martin will cover the ‘Engagement Sessions’ and with his vast experience of tutoring around the world, he’ll talk about the different ways photographers around the world are ‘upselling’ additional products to generate more sales. A great advocate for selling digital files, Martin will show you how to price your digital files.
For the 1st time, Martin will share his ‘Romance Collection’. A new income stream for wedding photographers to make their weddings even more profitable.

Ray Lowe
‘Recession ? What recession!’ is what you’ll learn from Ray. Ray needs no introduction, running a very successful studio for over 37 years, he has hop, skipped & jump over 4 recessions, he will talk about the business side of weddings as well as sharing what to shoot, how to shoot at a wedding. You will be amazed at some incredible marketing tips which Ray will teach you.

If the above was not enough, we have special Discount Codes from onOne Software, Sim2000 & Foto SF to save you lots of £££.

Places are very limited and served on a first come first served basis. So book now to avoid disappointment.

Only $47 with the Early Bird Discount (Regular price $67).

 

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When

Webinar 1: 17 Oct at 1700 hrs UK time
Webinar 2: 18 Oct at 1700 hrs UK time
Webinar 3: 24 Oct at 1700 hrs UK time
Webinar 4: 25 Oct at 1700 hrs UK time
Webinar 5 : 29 Oct at 1700 hrs UK time
Webinar 6: 1 Nov at 1700 hrs UK time

Q&A

Q. What if I can’t attend all the webinars.
A. You will receive recordings for all 6 sessions so you can watch as many times as you wish.

Q. Can I join in from outside the UK ?
A. We have attendees from all over the world.

Q. What do I need to join in ?
A. All you need is a computer / laptop with speakers & a broadband connection.

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Beginners Guide to Wedding Photography

Posted By on June 3, 2011

 

Do you aspire to become a wedding photographer but don’t know how to get started on setting up a wedding photography business?

We are pleased to announce this very exciting six-part webinar series with one of UK’s leading photography retailers Warehouse Express. Each session will run for 60 minutes – that’s 360 minutes of high quality tuition in the comfort of your own home!

 

 

Who should attend?

If you are a beginner and are looking to set up a wedding photography business then this is an online webinar series you cannot afford to miss out on. You will learn everything you need to know to get ahead in this very highly competitive market.

Photography Webinar

What you’ll learn:

Webinar 1: The Business Getting the basics and foundation right is critical for the success of any business. You’ll learn how to assist other pro photographers, get your portfolio ready, setting up your contracts, legal documents, price lists & products, equipment, camera, lenses, software. You’ll also see and learn how to handle enquiries, sending quotations, bookings, sales and purchases, how to create a workflow so you will never forget your tasks and much, much more.

Webinar 2: Branding, Advertising & Marketing You’ll learn how to ‘brand’ yourself and your company. Why branding is so important, how to advertise your business through magazines, bridal fairs, online and Google. You’ll also learn some very handy tips and tricks on how to turbo charge your website and blog so you get indexed in search results above your competitors for free traffic.

Webinar 3: Story Telling Part I You need to document a complete and beautiful story of someone’s best day of their lives. It is a challenge to capture those important moments each and every time without having to be lucky! You’ll learn Oz’s shooting process as to how effortlessly you’ll shoot a wedding from start to finish to capture those magical moments for your clients.

Webinar 4: Story Telling Part II You’ll see how to shoot a wedding right from the bridal preparations up to the first dance, getting the ‘safe’ shots in the bag first and also creating some masterpieces along the way.

Webinar 5: Off-camera flash A flashgun is one of the most creative tools in your kit bag, use it right and you’ll achieve results like you’ve never achieved before. Oz is truly a master at off-camera flash. He’ll share with you all his secrets on how to set up and shoot incredible images that have the ‘wow’ factor. You will truly be inspired to get started on off-camera flash.

Webinar 6: Editing, Post-Processing & Workflow – 3rd July 2011 6pm A lot of photographers waste too much time in front of the computer. There is a very fine line between making a profit or a loss. You’ll learn some very simple editing, post-processing workflow tips & tricks which will save your hours on end in front of the computer.

Photography Webinar

The Schedule:

Webinar 1: Tuesday 21st June 2011, 6pm-7pm

Webinar 2: Thursday 23rd June 2011, 6pm-7pm

Webinar 3: Sunday 26th June 2011, 6pm-7pm

Webinar 4: Monday 27th June 2011, 6pm-7pm

Webinar 5: Tuesday 28th June 2011, 6pm – 7pm

Webinar 6: Sunday 3rd July 2011, 6pm-7pm

If you are unable to attend any of the live sessions or you’d like to re-watch them, don’t worry! Every webinar will be recorded and available to download at the end of the series.

Photography Webinar

About the host

Based in Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Uzair along with his wife Farzana runs SF Digital Photography. He is currently one of Nikon UK’s ‘Evangelists’ and is a regular guest speaker at major photography conventions, trade shows & fairs in the UK, at Apple’s flagship store in Regent Street London, Focus on Imaging and has previously presented for all major photographic bodies. Uzair has photographed weddings from the sub zero freezing conditions at the Ice Hotel Sweden to the hot temperatures of Borneo, Malaysia. Quite often shooting huge weddings of up to 800 guests!!

“King of Cool“ – Photo Pro Magazine

“Master of the art of wireless flash” – Digital SLR Magazine

 

 

Visit Warehouse Express to book your place!

 

FAQs

If you have any questions about the webinar series, feel free to leave them in the comments below, send us a tweet or leave a message on our Facebook page. We will be adding to this section over the coming weeks.

Is the webinar interactive?

Yes! You’ll be able to ask questions along the way. Uzair will answer some questions during the session and will address all other questions at the end of the webinar.

Is the price £36 per webinar or for all 6 sessions?

You will have access to all 6 webinar sessions for the listed price of £36.

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Lighting, Posing & Compositon Webinar

Posted By on November 3, 2010

Webinar with Kevin Wilson

Are you struggling with your lighting, posing & composition. Run out of ideas during a shoot as to how to pose, compose & light ? Then here is a webinar you cannot afford to miss.


Kevin Wilson joins us for this incredible webinar and talks about how he uses light, how to pose creatively, use of the environment to enhance the image, composing the image, use of reflectors & diffusers, metering light and much much more….

Free photography webinar with Kevin Wilson

Date: 15 Nov 2010

Time: 1900 hrs UK time

Price: Free

This webinar is going to be a sell out (even though it is free!!!). We only have a limited number of seats available, so book your seat today at the link below:

Click here to register

Kevin is regarded as one of the most talented & highly respected figure of our industry. He is the only photographer to hold multiple Fellowships in portrait & wedding photography, recipient of 17 Kodak European Gold Awards and UK Portrait Photographer of the Year on no less than 5 times. Kevin is a true master and he’ll be sharing his tremendous knowledge & wealth of experience during this hour long webinar.

You cannot afford to miss out on this webinar!

About Kevin

Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson honed his photographic skills to encompass the current trends demanded by buyers of wedding and portrait photography today. The foundation of good photography is based on lighting and composition, this coupled with available light and the use of various reflectors and diffusers is where Kevin has developed his own style and brand of classical work with a contemporary twist.

Kevin, is the only photographer to achieve multiple fellowships, in portrait and wedding, all with natural light, both with the Master Photographers Association and the British Institute of Professional Photography. In total he has 7, plus PPOA Mcr.

Kevin has been called upon by Kodak, Fuji, Master Photographers Association, British Institute of Professional Photography , Hasselblad UK to represent their products throughout the UK. Additionally he has represented his country for Kodak through out Europe and the Middle East.

Kevin has won many awards for his photography, including 17 Kodak European Gold Awards for outstanding photography. He has been voted Kodak Uk Portrait Photographer of the Year on no less than 5 separate occasions.

Kevin is currently chairman of the Master Photographers Association’s admissions and qualifications panel.

He has been a judge for many years and held the position of chairman many times .

Training DVD

Kevin will have a very special offer on his DVDs for the attendees. Don’t miss out.

Kevin WIlson Training DVD

An inspirational tutorial from one of the UK’s most prolific portrait photographers. A rare opportunity to obtain an insight into how Kevin Wilson creates his multi award winning images, demonstrating use of light to transform the mundane to a stunning art piece.

“To be able to do wedding and portraint photography at this level is very special”
Dennis Hylander FMPA FBIPP FRPS

This dvd is aimed at the photographer that would like to enhance their location lighting skills with the aid of reflectors in available light. It also shows a section on fine art printing, an avant garde portrait session, bridal shoots and a critique of selected images I have taken, this is skilfully done by one of this countries most respected judges, Dennis Hylander FMPA, FBIPP, FRPS.


I’m really looking forward to this webinar, I hope you can join in too.

Oz

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