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Urban Speedlight Mastery - Bristol photography training

  

Speedlight Mastery Workshop £350 (+VAT)

Location: Bristol or Manchester
Places: 4

Dates in Bristol:

Tuesday 16th March (CANON)   
FULL
Monday 22nd March (CANON)
FULL
Tuesday 23rd March (NIKON)
FULL
Monday 29th March (CANON)
FULL
Tuesday 30th March (CANON)
FULL
Wednesday 31st March (CANON)
BOOK
Thursday 8th April (CANON)
BOOK
Wednesday 5th May (NIKON)
BOOK

Dates in Manchester:

Wednesday 21st April (CANON)

BOOK
Thursday 22nd April (NIKON)

BOOK

  

Overview

Urban Speedlight Mastery days are now exclusively for either Canon or Nikon users.

1 professional model, 4 photographers and the electric enthusiasm of Damien Lovegrove to steer the session. A great lunch at a waterfront restaurant and a collection of wonderful pictures lit masterfully with Speedlights.

This event is a down to earth creative session that will push you beyond your usual photographic comfort zone and bring you out the other side as a master of the Speedlight.

Nikon Days update:

The official PW release date for Nikon is still yet to be announced. Due to this we have now altered our Nikon only days to encompass training using standard Nikon Speedlight triggers as used on last years Urban Portraits workshops. All the lighting techniques, picture composition and technical skills taught will be exactly the same as Canon Days except without the use of PocketWizard equipment.

New workshop; new opportunities.

"My Urban Portraits workshops have run their course over the past 4 years and now that radio TTL technology has arrived it's time to move on. The opportunities this new technology affords us is immense. Using three Speedlights to create dramatic and beautiful portraits is now easy. Knowing that they will all be triggered correctly gives us a new degree of freedom. 'So what' you may say, but the reality took me by surprise. I found myself using easy to rig silver umbrellas and soft boxes. Inexpensive kit that transforms pictures. I rigged backlights out of sight behind my models and the benefits don't end there. I have developed a completely new exposure system for 2010 that lets me stay in control of aperture this is the key to my new way of working. I'm going to share this system with you as we create wonderful portraits lit with precision and ease. New locations, new opportunities and a new shooing method will ensure we are all able to stay ahead of the competition".

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for all portrait photographers wishing to expand their creative abilities on location. Idealy you need to be able to understand the exposure process, the relationship between shutter speed, aperture and ISO.

Damien will be working with his camera in manual exposure mode most of the time because it is the easiest way of working. He'll teach you all you need to know about Speedlights so don't panic about them.

The type of photographs you will be taking:

What you will learn:

1. You will learn technical shooting skills and you will receive hands-on instruction about releasing the potential in the new PocketWizard TTL system. Damien will teach you his simple, easy-to-use repeatable exposure systems. You will feel liberated, inspired and motivated to get out there and shoot at the next level.


2. You will learn how to see potential in the environment whatever the weather. Damien will teach you how to 'see' pictures where you may think none exist and how to design a photograph. He will discuss composition, perspective, viewpoint, and impact throughout the day. He will also give you feedback on the your images as you shoot, in order to help you evolve your shooting style.

What you will have at the end of the day to take away:

1. Whatever the weather we will be producing portfolio grade images that you can use right away, on your website, in brochures or on your studio walls. The models we use are published professionals and will be patient with us.
2. You will have a new repertoire of images you can shoot, and above all, access to professional image making skills that have a high repeatable value. You will have the edge over your competition and you will feel renewed excitement for location shooting.

What kit you will need:

1. A DSLR camera with two or three professional lenses covering approx. 17mm to 200mm.
2. One Speedlight preferably with a Pocket Wizard Mini TT1 or Flex TT5 (Canon days only). For Nikon users, an SB-800 or SB-900 is ideal. For Canon users a 580EX or 580EX11 is ideal.
3. A bag you can dip in and out of to change lenses.
4. A monopod with a ball & socket head and a quick release plate will be needed as we will be shooting down to 1/30th second at times. Damien uses a Manfrotto
5. Suitable clothing as we will be outside for extended periods.

If you don't own one of the items mentioned don't feel the need to rush out and buy one just for the workshop. Get in touch with us and we may be able to lend you a bit of kit for the day.



Damien will be bringing…

Pocket Wizards, remote Speedlights, stands, Lastolite Ezybox, umbrella, Honl kits and yes it will all go in his camera bag or be easily carried.

Locations:

Bristol Waterfront Meeting Place: Starbucks, Temple Quay, 1 Temple Square, Unit A, Restaurant/Bar Cafe 2
Bristol, BS1 6EB (Meeting place for Manchester workshops yet to be confirmed).

Timetable:

09.30 Meet at starting location. Kit check and introduction. 10.00 Shooting on location. 11.00 Coffee break at a local cafe'. 11.30 Shooting on location. 13.00 Lunch at a local restaurant. 14.00 Shooting on location. 15.30 Tea break at a local cafe'. 16.00 Shooting on location. 17:30 Review of the day’s images over a drink in a waterfront bar. 18.00 Close.

Testimonials:



STEVE SAID: Thanks for a great day Damien, really inspiring and the simple settings have actually stuck in my head! so importantly I have had good success since in being able to replicate the type of shots we covered.


ANTHONY SAID: Just a quick note to say I really enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it. I will certainly be looking at more courses in the future. If any of you out there are considering a course I would highly recommend Damiens – I have a stack of high quality shots for my portfolio as a result and the confidence to go and quickly get more shots that are going to be right in the camera straight away.


GWYN SAID: I attended the Bristol Urban Portraits 8 workshop and it was amazing! Damien really opened my eyes and my photography has changed since that day! The best thing ever! Like Sarah… I’d offer the same advice! If your looking into this workshop, just do it!


PAUL SAID: Great photos yet again and a real inspiration. Shooting f/16 & f/22 in bright light with a speedlight – I’m surprised you got a good exposure. I have always struggled in those scenarios with my Nikon SB800, even with fully charged batteries.


SCOTT SAID: Firstly thanks for a fantastic day and I know my photography lept forwards with the skills you demonstrated. Really interesting to see Marko’s post processing and how he’s brought the colours out. …Can’t wait to get on another course.


RICHIE SAID: As usual…. AWESOME!


IAN SAID: I am also still on a high from the Urban Shooting day and the follow-on with Marko. Still editing a number of my images from the day. It was great to meet you both and I am glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did.


ROGER SAID: The camera formula you [Damien] use is so good and should be in everybody’s mind when using flash.


RICHARD SAID: What a fantastic day Damien. I can’t thank you enough. Your enthusiasm for pictures is so addictive, cant wait to book another course. Anybody else reading this, I highly recommend this workshop it’s excellent.

CHRIS SAID: There are course's and there are COURSE'S, THIS WAS THE LATTER! If you are serious about fashion photography this day is for you. Damien burns for what he does, there´s a BUZZ about him and after being with him for 5 mins you're hooked too, Great! 100% SPOT ON.

 

JOHN SAID: A terrific day. It’s amazing what can be achieved with minimal lighting equipment combined with the knowkedge and experience which Damien passes on in his workshops. Thanks again Damien.


KARL SAID: awesome as usual Damien.


PETE SAID: I do like the evocative image you can create with 1/30th. Lovely stuff and again, wonderful PP.


JAMES SAID: Thanks for a superb day. Great locations, fab model and not forgetting a pretty decent tutor! Look forward to seeing you on the 22nd.


NEIL SAID: I just want to add my thanks for a truly educational, inspiring and fabulous day of photography! So many great tips on finding shots in places you wouldn’t think possible.


RORY SAID: Great images from a great day. I have been planning a start up business for some time and have, over the past few months or so, spent an awful lot of money in the direction of Lovegrove Consulting – Book, DVD’s and most recently an Urban Portrait and Marko’s Masterclass day. There are certainly other courses and other ‘trainers’. However, what I find extremely valuable from my current status as ‘enthusiastic beginner’ is that, both Damien and Marko explain what they are going to do, show you how to do it, and then let you do it yourself. Their technique is not about showing off their own skills but allowing you to take time at your own speed and ability, together with relatively straight forward formula’s for taking this forward yourself when they are not around. If I may use an analogy, it’s a bit like learning to fly a plane – all is well when the instructer is with you but taking your first solo flight is a different matter altogether. Luckily, Damien and Marko have ensured that I can take off and land safely! Thank you – much appreciated.

 

MARK SAID: Inspiring work as usual.

RADMILA SAID: I only can say 'VIELEN DANK!' (thank you very much!) for this outstanding day! I learned a lot, the pictures are simply brilliant and this won't be the last Workshop with Damien, I'll bet you!


CLIVE SAID: Wonderful day, great people and learnt loads. Damien really does see the light. A tremendous experience.


SARAH SAID: I just really wish I could afford to do a workshop with you every week! Not only are you great company but you are so generous with your tips and advice. The atmosphere on the day was brilliant, the model was perfect and you were…. well….. YOU! ;o)
I owe you such alot and you continue to inspire me further each time I attend one of your sessions. Anyone looking to do this workshop – DO IT… it’ll be the best thing you’ve done. Thanks so much Damien – it was a day to remember for a very long time.


SEAN SAID: Great images as always – love the mix of natural and controlled lighting. See you next week!


FERGUS SAID: Another great set of images, as good as last year when I did the urban portraits day. Having just spent a day with Marko on photoshop maybe he deserves some recognition too. I learnt so much from him particularly about using lightroom. Many thanks Marko.


CONOR SAID: AS always, educational and inspirational Thanks.


GWYN SAID: Damien, thanks very much for everything on this shoot! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was great to learn how to take these kinds of shots. Anybody else reading this post, I can very highly recommend this workshop!!! Damien’s enthusiasm will really get you fired up throughout the day! I can’t wait to do the next workshop…

 

GORDON SAID: Damien – fantastic day. A lot to take in but I got some brilliant shots with your help. I will definitely be coming on another course. Cheers!

 

LYN SAID: Great pictures Damien, as always! You are such an inspiration – gives all of us something to aim for in our work.

Book Your Place

With an all new system for next year, we are offering our customers exclusive Nikon or Canon only days. Please make sure you book the correct day.


 

Speedlight Mastery Workshop, Bristol CANON
Date: Thurs 8th April 2010
Availability: 3
Price: £411.25
 ( £350.00 excl. VAT )
 

Speedlight Mastery Workshop, Bristol CANON
Date: Wed 31st March 2010
Availability: 3
Price: £411.25
 ( £350.00 excl. VAT )
 

Speedlight Mastery Workshop, Bristol NIKON
Date: Wed 5th May 2010
Availability: 3
Price: £411.25
 ( £350.00 excl. VAT )
 

Speedlight Mastery Workshop, Manchester CANON
Date: Wed 21st April 2010
Availability: 2
Price: £411.25
 ( £350.00 excl. VAT )
 

Speedlight Mastery Workshop, Manchester NIKON
Date: Thurs 22nd April 2010
Availability: 2
Price: £411.25
 ( £350.00 excl. VAT )
 
Timetable

09.30 Meet at starting location (TBC). Kit check and introduction
10.00 Shooting on location.
11.00 Coffee break at a local cafe'.
11.30 Shooting on location.
13.00 Lunch at a local restaurant.
14.00 Shooting on location.
15.30 Tea break at a local cafe'.
16.00 Shooting on location.
17:30 Review of the day’s images over a drink in a waterfront bar.
18.00 Close 

Location

NEW BRISTOL LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED… 

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