Opportunities to be mentored by a Master in a small group setting don’t happen a lot so when they do, i’ve learned to grab hold of it.
Here is an invitation to one of those rare and special opportunities:
The Flash Photography Mentor Series Weekend with Jani Lakatos
Join us and Master photographer Jani Lakato this coming April 25-27 for a 3 day , 2 night ‘Mentor Series’ weekend at the idyllic St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook British Columbia. Aside from getting away with some amazing people who share your passion for photography, you’ll get 10 hours of amazing mentoring in one of Jani’s specialities: Flash Photography. Jani has funneled his life experiences in dance & choreography into being able to create magical imagery using Flash and his teaching style is engaging towards helping make the complex more simple for his students. This will be a getaway with great food. great friends and great FLASH! Mark your calendars and register today as spaces are limited.
Here is what you’ll learn:
– The 4 ways of controlling the exposure
– The importance of assistance
-The 4 basic steps of flash photography
– How to control ambient light?
– Properties of the flash light
– What is a “Stop”?
– What can a flash do? (settings, functions)
– What is flash sync?
– Flash duration vs. High Speed Sync vs. ND filters
– What is the point of the Inverse Square Law?
– What is light depth of field?
– Creating dimensionality with shadows & highlights
– Naming the lights by their directions
– Naming the lights by their functions
– The importance of the size of the light
– The 3 kinds of fill: passive, active, negative
– Essential and creative light shapers (types & functions)
– Using multiple flashes. How to build a set?
– Changing the color of the light: Gels
– Tricks to manipulate white balance
Q & A:
Q: Do i need any flash experience? A: No. This workshop will take you from complete beginner into more advanced techniques.
Q: Do I need to be an expert with my camera? A. No. We do recommend that attendees have a basic operating knowledge of their cameras in Aperture, Shutter and Manual Modes but you don’t need to be a pro. Past some basic knowledge all skill levels are welcome.
Q: Do i need my own flash? A: See “What to Bring” List below.
Q: What fitness level do I need to be at? Are there any accessibility restraints? A: This workshop is accessible and will not involve any scheduled long or strenuous hikes. What you choose to do in this beautiful region in your free time is up to you.
Q: How do i get to Cranbrook? A: Option 1: Cranbrook does have a Regional Airport you can fly into from Vancouver International Airport. We’ll arrange to pick you up when you arrive. Option 2: Drive. Cranbrook is a 4 hour drive from Calgary, 7 hour drive from Seattle, 9 hour drive from Vancouver or Boise Idaho. Option 3: Catch the “Free LPC Bus” in Calgary at 9 am on Friday April 25 as we make the 4 hour drive along the stunning Cowboy Trail to Cranbrook (with a few photo stops along the way!)
The prize of growing your skills in flash photography is that you can now create “amazing” in any environment not just apply it to the portraits that Jani focuses on but anywhere flash photography is used like wedding, real estate and product photography. You have the world in your photographic hands. Join us for this spectacular weekend and begin to take images like these:
