Any doubt - Contact Carlos Loff - geralcarlosloff@gmail.com
External Flash (Speedlight) Indoor Course = 4 Classes + 1 Model
Link Reviews to Carlos Loff - carlosloff.com/workshops-reviews
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WITH CERTIFICATE – TOPICS COVERED (see sample photos below):
- Indoor Reportage
- Real Estate / Indoor Spaces
- Studio Portrait
- Indoor Macros
- High-Speed (Water Drop)
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Course Schedule – 4 Sundays, from 15h to 18:30h
- Sept 21 – Module 1
- Sept 28 – Module 2
- Oct 5 – Module 3
- Oct 12 – Module 4
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1 Model to choose from - Download this list
- After registration, download the list and choose 3 favorite Models – the most voted one will be hired.
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Full Course Program
Class 1 – Sept 21 – 15h
Meet & Introductions
Introduction to Speedlight Flash
- Flash components
- Flash light and color
- Accessories
- Guide Number formula
- Manual and TTL modes
15 min break
- Off-camera flash – Triggers
- Sync limitations
- Sync speed
- First/second curtain priority
- Flash menu and functions
Ends at 18:30h
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Class 2 – Sept 28 – 15h
Indoor Reportage
- Flash and ambient light
- Fill Flash vs Dominant Flash
- Depth distribution
- Flash vs movement
- Bouncing and feathering
15 min break
Indoor Real Estate
- Height and perspective
- Lenses and depth
- Windows vs interior lighting
- Shadow fill
Ends at 18:30h
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Class 3 – Oct 5 – 15h
High Speed
- Flash speed
- Freezing motion
- Burst vs distance
- Water drop & splash
15 min break
Indoor Macros
- Macro lenses or extension tubes
- Framing, focusing, and depth
- Off-camera flash
- Volumes and textures
- Key and fill lighting
Ends at 18:30h
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Class 4 – Oct 12 – 15h
Studio Portrait – Techniques
- Lenses and framing
- Intensity control
- Light type and quality
- Angles and distances
- Accessories and effects
- Using triggers
- Flash setups
15 min break
Studio Portrait – Practice
- Set preparation
- Shooting the Model
- Lenses, focusing, and framing
- Assisted practice
- Final Q&A
Ends at 18:30h
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IRIS STUDIO - Benfica/Lisbon
- 40m² Studio + Dressing Room + Wi-Fi
- Digital screen for presentations
- 6 backdrops (neutral and scenic)
- Tables and chairs for workshops
- Wind Fan and several props
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Essential Equipment
- Bridge or DSLR camera with hot shoe
- External flash with Manual and TTL modes
- Tripod and lenses covering 12mm to 70mm
Optional Equipment
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Safety
- Any accidents, directly related with the Studio, are covered by Insurance
- Each participant is responsible for their own personal and material safety, relating to their actions.
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About Carlos LoffCarlos Loff is Portugal's most active practical photography trainer (over 3,500 Workshops and 250 Thematic Courses). He has promoted 20 Guest Trainers and hired over 50 Models.
- Geographer and Certified Trainer (CCP) since 2006
- Professional Photographer since 1991 (AR-CO)
- Community Leader of Photography Workshops for nearly 15 years, with over 4,000 members: www.carlosloff.com/
- Instructor for municipalities and companies, including GD Banco Portugal, CCDT-SIBS, BNP-PARIBAS, and Fundação Social Bancária.
- Official photography guide for Green Trekker
- Website: www.carlosloff.com
