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Sometimes wonderful moments happen in beautiful light, but very often they don’t. Regardless of how great your camera’s high ISO capabilities are or how good you are at working in low light, there are times when there just isn’t enough light to get the shot you want. No home has perfect light in every room...

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ErinHi Sarah – I only have a little Nikon SB400, which can only tilt in 4 steps (60, 75, 90 degrees and horizontal). Would this work or should I upgrade my flash before signing up for the workshop? Thanks!ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Erin! I would recommend that you upgrade your flash. I believe that the SB400 tilts but doesn’t rotate/swivel so you can’t bounce it which basically makes it a large pop up flash. 🙂 You’ll get much better results with a flash that swivels.ReplyCancel
Heather MeyerI have a canon 430ex ?? I think?ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Heather, the 430EX is a great flash. Many people who have taken the WS in the past use it. The materials really aren’t specific to a particular flash unit. They’re concepts that you can use with any flash that has TTL mode.ReplyCancel
Julie VanDasselaarHi Sarah- I was wondering if you will be offering this class more often? Also what flash do you recommend I buy to put on my D600?
Cheers, JulieReplyCancel
- sarahHi Julie! The class will definitely be offered again but probably not until January of 2014. The Nikon SB700 is a good starter flash but if you can afford the SB910, I don’t you will regret going for it. I also think if you can find a used SB900 it’s a good option (I use one and like it a lot).ReplyCancel
JulieThank-you. I will keep my eyes open for the class in January. Until then I will be on the hunt for the flash 🙂ReplyCancel
- sarahSounds good! Let me know if you have any other questions!ReplyCancel
CamilleI didn’t know anything about flash before I took this class. All I can say is that this a great class. I learned how to take photos without them looking flashy. I mainly use natural light but really there are times when there isnt enough light so I am equipped with my speedlight knowledge. Sarah is a great teacher and she explaing things very well!ReplyCancel
WhitneyWill you be able to provide a “proof of completion” certificate or email for a full participation student who completes this course? I was planning to take this from you on the other site before, and I still want to now, but in order to be reimbursed via our tuition assistance program, I will need proof of completion from the instructor. Please let me know as soon as possible, and, if affirmative, I will register.
Thanks!
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- sarahHi Whitney, I’ve done these for people in the past. If you provide me with the language, I will put it on letterhead and sign it. 🙂ReplyCancel
Emily RollingHi Sarah! What recommendations would you have for my canon 6D? I will be on the lookout for the January class…do you have an email list?ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Emily, You really can’t go wrong with the Canon flashes. The 430EX II is a great entry level option and will do everything you need it to do. If you think you might want to learn of camera flash it might be worth going for the 600EX-RT Hope that helps! Please LMK if you have any other questions. 🙂ReplyCancel
GenevieveHi Sara. When is the next run for your class? I’m already doing a workshop in September. Any chances in December?ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Genevieve, The next run will likely not be until January. Hope to see you then! If you haven’t joined my mailing list, you can sign up here. There are some exciting things in the works and I’d love to be able to keep you updated! Thanks for your interest.ReplyCancel
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Dana Schaeffer StavanaHi Sarah! I just signed up for silent participation but used my husband’s email address for the paypal. Do you need something else from me so I can get the materials? thanks!! DanaReplyCancel
- sarahHi Dana! I’m about to send you an email with information about setting up an account! Thanks for signing up! I’m so excited to get started!ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Dana! The email connected to your PayPal account bounced back to me so I’m going to send it to the email you used to leave a comment. Please LMK if you don’t get it!ReplyCancel
KatieHi Sarah. I have a Canon 6D and am going to purchase the 430exii flash before this class. I would also like to go ahead and get a light modifier and am considering a gary fong modifier. Any recommendations? I’ll be using these mostly for indoor event coverage and perhaps a wedding or two. Thanks!ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Katie, When I can’t bounce, I use a Gary Fong collapsible Lightsphere. Most of the time I used bounced flash and I love Neil van Niekerk’s black foamy thing. We’ll be making one in week 3.ReplyCancel
AnnieHello Sarah, if I signed up for the Silent Participation, just wanted to make sure I can actually watch the video chat sessions, just not participate by asking questions, etc? ThanksReplyCancel
- sarahHi Annie, Yes, the chat will be recorded and you will be able to download it after it takes place. Please LMK if you have any other questions.ReplyCancel
MaryHi Sarah, I procrastinated long enough to sign up for your work shop, I hope I’m not to late for the SA!!ReplyCancel
- sarahNot too late!ReplyCancel
MaryYay!! Heading over to up :). I am so excited to take your work shop!ReplyCancel
Mary**to sign upReplyCancel
IngaHi Sarah, I desperately need to learn how to use a speedlight and wondered if it was too late to sign up even just as study along? I have a Nikon D700 but not sure what speedlight to get, any suggestions? Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up 🙂ReplyCancel
- sarahIt’s not too late! We started Monday but the first week is light and you won’t have trouble catching up. 🙂ReplyCancel
KiraHi Sarah, when will your next class be offered? Also, I’m sure this is a super beginner question, but is off camera flash just when you use the speed light and trigger it wirelessly, or is it a different kind of flash?ReplyCancel
- sarahHi Kira, The next run will likely be in January. 🙂 This class teaches you how to use a speedlight on-camera. Yes, off-camera flash refers to taking the flash off the camera and triggering it wirelessly (you can use a cable too)/ReplyCancel
BrigetteFInally added a speedlight to my bag so I can’t wait until the next run!ReplyCancel