Location: Gartrell Church Hall, Cnr Alexandra Avenue and Prescott Terrace, Rose Park

Time: 12:30 pm - 4 pm

There are many creative possibilities when using a flash. It produces a quick burst of light to illuminate a scene or subject, adding brightness when conditions are too dark. It is excellent for portraiture as well as tabletop photography.

Many photographers own a flash yet feel intimidated by the concepts involved—often discouraged by early results such as overexposed images or red-eye. This workshop is designed to remove the fear from using flash and to build your confidence with this essential tool. The focus is on practical skill development and hands-on learning.

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The Tutor – Ms Shayne Cocks AAPS

Shayne has been a professional photographer for many years and has qualifications in Photo Imaging and Graphic Design. She had her own business specialising in weddings, christenings, events and commercial work and has won awards for her images in professional and international competitions. She has taught photography at Adult Community Colleges for several years and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others.

Shayne is a member of the Mawson Lakes Camera Club and Edwardstown Photography Club. She is also an accredited SAPF judge with several year’s experience judging at local camera clubs in Sydney.

Requirements

• A fully charged camera.

• A portable Flash unit (Speed-light) compatible with your camera model.

• Spare batteries fully charged for both.

• A transmitter that is compatible with the flash unit. Please also check that the transmitter will sync with the flash. (A camera store may be able to help with this information).

• Be familiar with the location of the controls on the flash.

The Program

• Introduction to Flash photography

• Settings for the camera and flash

• Syncing the flash unit with the camera

• Using flash with TTL and Manual mode

• Using the flash for Table Top and Portrait Photography

• Controlling the light – diffusers and reflectors

• Using flash outdoors.

Participants will be expected to practice with their flash system using exercises provided by the tutor between the two sessions.

Cost

$100 per person.

SAPF is unable to cater for lunch for this workshop. Please have lunch before you come or bring your own with you. Tea, Coffee and a light afternoon tea will be provided.

Parking

There is plenty of parking available. The entry to the main carpark is off Prescott Terrace.

Payment

Payment can be made using your credit or debit card, or via PayPal. Please visit the SAPF website https://www.sapf.org.au/courses for more information.

Agreement

Please read the SAPF Workshops and Courses – Terms and Conditions attached to this document (also available on the SAPF website under ‘Workshops’). Registering and paying for the course assumes you accept these terms.

Enquiries

Contact the SAPF Course Coordinator (Margaret Phillips), coursecoordinator@sapf.org.au