Flash Without Fear – Mastering Your On-Camera Flash

FLASH WITHOUT FEAR
Mastering Your On-Camera Flash

Most photographers rely on TTL and hope it works. When it doesn’t, they’re guessing. This class ends that.
If you understand aperture, shutter, and ISO but feel inconsistent with flash, this workshop will teach you how to control light instead of reacting to it. This is the next step after Photography 101, and where you start thinking like a professional.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• Beginner to intermediate photographers who understand basic exposure
• Anyone frustrated with inconsistent flash results
• Photographers ready to stop shooting on auto

NOT FOR

• Absolute beginners who haven’t learned exposure yet (Please take Intro to photography 101 first)

WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DO
By the end of class, you will confidently:

• Balance ambient light and flash
• Control flash power intentionally
• Bounce flash for soft, natural indoor light
• Eliminate harsh, direct flash look
• Match flash color using gels
• Create a properly exposed, professional portrait using your own gear

You won’t just hear it. You will do it.

HOW IT WORKS

• Limited to 7 photographers
• Live model on set
• Step-by-step instruction
• You shoot, you adjust, you repeat
• Real-time corrections and personal feedback

You will leave with a properly balanced flash portrait you created yourself.

WHY IT MATTERS
If you can balance flash and ambient light, you can walk into events, indoor sessions, and low-light environments with confidence.

DETAILS
Cost: $65
Tickets: matteblackcamerarentals.com/phoenix-photography-classes-and-events/

WHAT TO BRING

• DSLR or mirrorless camera
• Charged battery and memory card
• On-camera flash

Note: Classes will be canceled if there are no paid signups by the Friday before class.