Advanced OCF (Off Camera Flash) Photography Workshop

Learn OCF (Off Camera Flash) Photography

• Brands of flashes other than GODOX
• Recommended best brands and types of light stands
• Recommended flash power for new OCF photographer
• Recommended type of wagons for transporting OCF equipment
• Recommended Gray Cards for setting perfect power setting without flash meter
• HSS (High Speed Sync) vs ND Filters (discussion only)
• Experience how Shutter Speed vs f-stop changes an image to really learn OCF
• Get Experience shooting at Twight and Night
• Learn some great places to shoot downtown at night
• Recommended Youtube Videos to learn OCF exposure adjustment

Where to Meet
Find me with reflective vest on at corner of at corner of Toole and Congress street. This is at the outside corner of Hotel Congress across from the Realto Theatre

What to Bring
We will be walking and shooting at locations. Bring a wide angle lens. On a full frame sensor ideally 22mm is perfect balance of subject distortion and capturing the background neon lights. Ideally photographers travel as light as possible. I am using a 16-35mm lens on a full frame camera body. If your widest lens only equates to 30mm (on a full frame sensor) it will work for this workshop.
I am using a wagon to carry light stands, and flashes so weight is not huge issue. I am happy to share wagon for transporting bags provided there is room.

Course Description
Hands on Course. Fast Pace. We travel as a group to interesting spots shooting textured brick walls to neon signs. We will setup two flashes and shoot. Move to next shoot location. We will travel only a couple of blocks, but standing most of the time.

Students are welcome to jump in and help setup nightstand's, open softboxes, and flashes. You will get more experience jumping in. You get the feel for caring the OCF gear and positioning the light stands.
It is not required for students to get involved setup.

We will be using Manual Mode on camera. Photographers must know how to set

1. Shutter Speed
2. f-stop
3. ISO

OCF Night photography is much harder then daytime OCF Photography.

TEST HIGH ISO
Test for yourself how much noise is acceptable on your camera. Proper exposure significantly reduces issues for all brands. Cameras with less Pixels (and bigger pixels) do better with high ISO usage. Learn what to expect from your camera if you need to use a high ISO (like ISO 3200) to get the shot. Learn what works for you.

TEST IMAGE STABILIZATION
Test for yourself how slow of a shutter speed you can do hand held. Some camera models are amazing how slow of a shutter speed you can use. AND, even with camera shake shown in background, the the overall images is acceptable for you.

After Course Help
I am open to receive txt and telephone after class. Mobile 858-610-2600

Photographer Fee
$65 to Reserve your spot, Refunds $50 for student cancellation.
$90 at the event.
Use ZELLE to 858-610-2600
VENMO @Andrew-Stone-290

Only Prepaid Members are considered having a slot to attend this workshop.

Bonus Value
Photographers are welcome to join me within the next 4 weeks to practice OCF shooting with my gear. Or, your own gear and use my model. Photographer fees are waived.
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, I will be shooting a Cosplayer(s) dressed in a Halo costume. I will start setting up at 5:30pm for a 6:00 pm call time. Join and practice your new skills. Get great shots! Very cool concept to shoot cosplay in odd locations. Tip the cosplayer something.

TIPS
Any tips to model(s) will be appreciated. Model will be a 17yr old teen. She has a "good look". Perfect for building a High School Senior portfolio. You can directly email her mom with High Resolution (300 DPI) 8x10 images for the for the portfolio she is building. Mom's name is Erin Kelly. Email is ErinKelly3333@gmail.com.

Minor Aged Models
Minor aged models are accompany by parent (or guardian). Only approach parent (or guardian) to coordinate private photoshoots.
Image Uploaded is Required to this Meetup Group.

Photographers who take pictures at this meetup event are required to upload images. No Exceptions.

By default, models can receive their images without needing to communicate any personal information (i.e. telephone numbers, email addresses, Facebook, Instagram).
Images may also be used to promote future meetup events.

Members of this meetup group enjoy looking at other photographer images. It promotes the group as a whole. Photographers agree that their uploaded images, may be potentially be used to promote future events.

Check Event for Changes
New updates to event may occur before event date. Be sure to check back on this event incase there are changes.

Instructor's Background
Andy Stone begun OCF usage more than 10 years ago shooting fashion editorials for high volume fashion magazines. Andy uses OCF about 100% of the time. Andy has a dept of background on photography products and techniques