Speedlight Mastery 1 ~ pictures and techniques

March 17th, 2010

Here's a bit of random. It's the only shot in this set not lit with a Speedlight.

This a bit of random to start my shooting season blog posts. It's the only shot in this set not lit with a Speedlight.

Here is a small selection of the shots taken on Tuesdays Speedlight Mastery workshop for Canon shooters.

Stina is well wrapped up in our first shooting location, lit with a pair of Speedlights.

The key for this shot is a Speedlight in a Lastolite Ezybox hotshoe.

Another area in this location lit with a couple of bare faced Speedlights.

Stina brings another area in this location to life. Lit with a couple of bare faced Speedlights.

Quite a straightforward shot for the Pocket Wizards but not posible with infra red triggering.

Quite a straightforward shot for the Pocket Wizards but not possible with infra red triggering.

We nipped into the Pitcher and Piano for lunch and I took this shot on the back stairs. I keyed Stina with a Speedlight in a silver brolly clamped to the bannister with a magic arm.

We nipped into the Pitcher & Piano for lunch and I took this shot on the back stairs. I keyed Stina with a Speedlight in a silver brolly clamped to the Bannister with a magic arm.

This shot along the bar in the Pitcher & Piano was keyed with a Speedlight in a Lastolite Ezybox

We then went out and about to finish the curriculum. Two kick lights fitted with half blue gels and an on camera key fitted with a Honl full orange gel.

The last shot of the day was a high speed sync f/4 shot lit with a Speedlight in a silver brolly

Why not join me on a Speedlight Mastery workshop this Spring, new dates are being added on a weekly basis. I’m researching and testing Nikon compatible radio triggers at the moment. Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime I’m pushing the fantastic CLS system to it’s limits so make the most of your investment in Speedlights and take control of your lighting.

Please feel free to comment on the shots.

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19 Comments Add your own

1. Gemma | March 17th, 2010 at 10:31 pm

These are fabulous shots – great lighting. I love Stina’s shoes too!
2. Chris | March 17th, 2010 at 10:51 pm

so you hit the new shoot season running Riveting rivets, those shoes…..omg those shoes, which lens? and the final shot classic you. Look forward to trying to dislodge you off the pedestal in April
3. Craig Dempster | March 17th, 2010 at 11:21 pm

another great read!

Any news on the Nikon flex ttl’s yet?
4. Guy Collier - Hampshire Wedding Photographer | March 17th, 2010 at 11:30 pm

Lovely shooting Damien, and looking forward to seeing you on a workshop later this year.
5. Rollin McCarty | March 18th, 2010 at 1:50 am

Very nice! I really liked the shot named “The last shot of the day”.
Regards,
Rollin
6. Ken McBride | March 18th, 2010 at 9:52 am

Hi Damien
Just wondered what you mean by ‘CLS system’ at the end of your post.
See you on Monday.
7. Chris | March 18th, 2010 at 10:29 am

Hi Ken CLS is the name for Nikon’s flash and exposure system. Creative Lighting System.
Best Wishes
Chris Hanley
8. Derek mc auley | March 18th, 2010 at 10:49 am

Love the rivet shots great location and stunning work as always. Derek
9. Will Pateman Photography | March 18th, 2010 at 3:16 pm

love the grafitti shot great pose and expression
10. Leo Bojesen | March 18th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

I liked photos 2,3,4,6,8,9. Well done!
11. Phil | March 18th, 2010 at 5:03 pm

Great shots ! I just love the third one

How do you find these super locations
12. damien | March 18th, 2010 at 7:28 pm

Hi Craig, Nikon PW’s info is here: http://www.lovegroveconsulting.com/pocket_wizard_nikon.aspx

Regards, Damien.
13. damien | March 18th, 2010 at 7:31 pm

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. I had a few opening night wobbles but I’m shooting on all cylinders now.

Chris, You’ll have a bit of a wait on your hands for my pedestal See you soon D
14. Paul Beggy | March 18th, 2010 at 8:24 pm

Great Shots Damian – really looking forward to the speedlight masterclass next Tuesday. Although I must confess I’m pretty damn nervous about it all! It’ll be a great day though and can’t wait!
15. damien | March 21st, 2010 at 10:28 am

Hi Paul, There’s no need to be nervous about the Speedlight Mastery workshop. If you have any questions about kit or anything else really just email me.

See you on Tuesday.
16. terry Gibbins | March 23rd, 2010 at 5:06 pm

Hi Damien, just to say thankyou for such a great day last tuesday…(canon speedlight mastery)
stina was fabulous and you were inspiring managed to bag some great shots..thankyou…look forward to my next worksop and seeing you soon Terry
17. damien | March 24th, 2010 at 11:12 pm

Hi Terry, Thanks for your company. See you again soon Damien.
18. ron | March 30th, 2010 at 5:30 pm

Hi Damien,

Love your work!

Question…Can you make Speedligth Mastery Blue ray download version for Windows Media?

I dont have a Blue ray not really planning to buy me one anytime soon, and I live in Seattle, Wa, USA
probably will take 2-3 weeks before i get it..
greetings
ron
19. damien | April 2nd, 2010 at 12:15 am

Hi Ron,

I’m hoping to make NTSC DVD versions of the Speedlight Mastery disc. I made BluRay because it is secure and non region specific. Windows Media is not protected and will be all over the web in no time

Thanks for asking, Damien.