Small Strobe Photography

Hybrid: In-Person + Online

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Program Duration

6 classes

Next Start Dates

TBD

• A laptop computer or PC
• Internet access

Prerequisites: none

What You'll Learn

Course Info

This 6-session introductory course, delivered as a hybrid with hands-on workshops, will show photographers how to use and excel with their speedlights.

Speedlights are small, versatile flash units that can be used on or off camera. Both DSLR and mirrorless cameras are compatible with speedlights. Most camera brands have their own speedlights but there are also capable third-party brands like Godox that make excellent speedlight options.

You’ll learn how to make the images you envision by creating the light of your dreams! Go mobile, run and gun and shoot studio quality lighting on location.

Get your flash off your camera and into the position to flatter your subject and tell your stories.

Schedule:

  • 6 classes (2 online, 4 in person) – 18 hours total

See the Class Outline tab for a detailed look.

 

 

 

 

Class Outline

DAY 1:
Class 1 (online): Introduction lighting with small strobes. Metering and manual shooting concepts, speedlight controls

DAY 2:
Class 2 (in person): Studio session – demo and lecture in person. Using modifiers, lighting people with speedlights, on-camera vs off-camera
Class 3 (in person) Afternoon workshop with models. Working with human subjects in studio

DAY 3:
Class 4 (in person): Previous workshop results review, feedback and critique provided by instructor. Further workshop time with models
Class 5 (in person): Afternoon workshop with models. Working with human subjects in studio

DAY 4:
Class 6 (online): Image review and critique from instructor and course wrap-up discussion

 

Terms & Conditions

Please note: This program does not require approval under the Private Training Act (PTA). Students may not file a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) regarding this program.

Terms & Conditions

Tuition

  • Tuition is due in full at the time of registration.
  • Tuition is not protected by PTIB’s Student Tuition Protection Fund. For more information visit: www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/students/student-tuition-protection-fund

Cancellation

  • In the event that VanArts cancels a part-time program, all registrants for that program will receive a full refund.
  • VanArts may cancel a part-time program if enrolments do not reach our minimum capacities.

Refund Policy

  • There is a non-refundable cancellation fee of 20% of the part-time program tuition.
  • Written notice of withdrawal to admissions@vanarts.com is required.
  • Non-attendance without written notice does not constitute eligibility for a refund.
  • Refunds of the full program tuition, less the 20% cancellation fee, will be granted up to seven calendar days before the start date of the part-time program.
  • No refunds will be granted less than seven days before the start date of the part-time program.

About the Instructor (click headshot to read bio)

Christopher Morris

Instructor

About
Christopher Morris

Instructor

Christopher J. Morris got his start in photography over 25 years ago shooting news and sports events in Montreal for Canadian Press, Reuters and several other newspapers. Now based in Vancouver, he has worked on assignments for MacLeans, Time, Newsweek, Hello, The New York Times, Times of London, The Observer, Der Spiegel, Stern, and many other magazines around the world, doing documentary work, news, sports, features and portraits. Currently a contributor to Corbis and Redux Pictures, Christopher has been teaching at VanArts since 2009, and most recently covered the last 3 Olympic Games, winning an Applied Arts Award for his work in London 2012.

Tuition

Canadian

$395.00 CAD

International

$395.00 CAD

Additional Information

International Students

International students can enroll in this course in-person if they are already living in Vancouver at the time of application, and during the course. Part-time courses cannot be used as a reason for entering Canada. Letters of acceptance are not issued for part-time courses, and the course may be cancelled if student enrollment is low.

Registration is Open