Learn How To Light: 32 City Speed Light Tour!

No matter where you are in your photographic journey, one thing is certain:  you need to know how to manipulate light.  The team over at Monte Zucker  Education have put together an interesting speed light tour featuring pro Canon shooters Bob Davis and Stephen Eastwood.  The Need Light? Speedlite! Tour starts March 9th and hits 32 cities throughout the US.  If you have never used off camera lighting or are looking for unique ways to add excitement to your photographs, this workshop is definitely worth checking out.

After watching the above video, it's quite clear that Bob and Stephen are not only great teachers but they also make learning fun and interesting.  Bob Davis started out shooting weddings out of the Chicago area and wound up working with well known celebrities including shooting Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's wedding.  Stephen on the other hand started off modeling and then switched gears into becoming a fashion and commercial photographer in NYC.  Together they provide two different approaches to lighting which can be catered towards any genre of photography.

The Workshops

The duo’s program of the Need Light? Speedlite!  Tour consists of two parts. The daytime workshop alternates between the two instructors as they break down their tested lighting methods and theories equipped with cutting edge gear along alternates for the same high end gear. Using live models they will demonstrate their approach to light and photography. After a robust 6-hour class all participants will have the opportunity to participate in a free two hour live shoot, where they get to put their newly acquired skills to use. Photographing four models in four different shooting bays (including Venezuelan professional model Daniella Battistini), attendees will not only test what they have learned but also will get a chance to create beautiful imagery for their own portfolios.

Masterclass

The second half is a 3 ½ hour evening masterclass reserved for any one that wants to take a deeper approach to photography with speedlights. Coached by Bob and Stephen themselves, participants will get a truly hands on experience in a limited class size setting that ensures that each student gets personalized critique and attention. Students can alter lighting set-ups, modify speedlights, and perfect their own shooting styles.

Fstoppers Discount!

Fstoppers is always excited about photography education. As I said before, if you are new to speedlights or lighting in general or maybe you just want to learn a few new tricks to keep in your back pocket, this workshop could be perfect for you. Classes are reasonably priced at $119 and $279 depending on the length of the day. As an Fstoppers reader, you will receive a free $20 discount on the half day class if you use the registration code "NLSLFSTOP" at the sign up page here. It's a pretty good deal for $99 to learn from not one but two successful photographers with hands on demonstrations.

For more information head over to www.SpeedlitePower.com where you can find info on the cities, the full class schedule, and even the models you will be shooting at the event.