Syl Arena – Fundamentals of Canon DSLR Photography and Speedliting: Oct. 10-14, 2011
Our Basic Canon DSLR/Speedliting workshop is an easy-paced, fun week that focuses on the fundamentals of digital photography with Canon flash. No prior experience with a DSLR or flash is required.
This workshop covers camera techniques as well as flash techniques. Students must bring a Canon DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex camera — such as EOS Rebels, 50D, 7D, etc.) and an external Speedlite (430EX or 580EX). The course does not cover point-and-shoot cameras (Powershots, etc.). The use of pop-up flashes will be discussed on a limited basis. Mornings will be spent on lecture / demonstration. Afternoons will be spent photographing in the studio or on location.
Typical Workshop Topics*
• Seeing Light: How you see vs. how your camera sees
• Camera Modes: How to move beyond Program and Green Box mode. When to use Manual, Aperture-priority (Av), Shutter-priority (Tv), and Bulb for creative purposes.
• Camera Controls: The relationship between the camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. How to manually control the exposure settings for creative effect.
• Speedlite Modes: How and when to use your Speedlite in Manual and E-TTL (automatic) mode.
• On-camera Flash: When to use it and how to avoid the look of pop-up flash
• Off-camera Flash: How and why you should move your Speedlite off-camera
• Basic Modifiers: Simple ways to create beautiful, soft light
• Portrait Basics: Easy ways to use Speedlites for casual and formal portraits
* Workshop Outline is subject to change at the discretion of instructor – based upon location availability, weather and student resources.
> Registration for the October 10-14, 2011 workshop – Seats are still available. To register – click here.
Tuition – $1,450 ($1,350 if paid as lump sum) – includes 5-day workshop, location and model fees, and lunch daily. Not included: transportation, lodging, breakfasts and dinners.
Installment Plan/Discount – An installment plan is available that will spread tuition payment out over several months. Or, you can SAVE $100 by paying your tuition as a lump sum upon your acceptance into the workshop. Details are described on the registration page.
Enrollment – This workshop is limited to 12 students.
Team Structure – Students will work in teams of 3 on location shoots with each student rotating through the position of photographer, assistant, and grip or model.
Skill Level – Novice
Daily Critiques – Your work will be critiqued in a positive/constructive manner with an eye for how the images achieved the class topics.
Camera Gear - Required: Canon DSLR and standard lens, at least one Canon 430EX or 580EX Speedlite. Optional: tripod, wide-angle lens, medium-telephoto lens.
Computer Gear – laptop with Lightroom, Aperture or Bridge/Photoshop. You will want to be able to get your best images collected for daily critiques.
Suggested Reading -
• Syl Arena Speedliter’s Handbook
• Syl Arena LIDLIPS Lessons I Didn’t Learn In Photo School
• David Hobby Strobist.com
• Joe McNally Hot Shoe Diaries
Paso Robles Workshops / PRW
Paso Robles is a charming small town in the coastal hills about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is also Syl Arena’s home town. In 2009, Syl launched the Paso Robles Workshops as a boutique photography school that produces just a handful of programs each year.
Wine Country Lunches: The food scene in Paso Robles is as vibrant as its wine industry. Gourmet lunches are included in the workshop tuition. Each day we will head out to a different bistro, cafe, or restaurant for a sit down lunch. For more about dining in Paso Robles, jump over to this page on the PRW site.
Lodging: Paso Robles has a wide range of hotels, motels, B&Bs, and guest rooms. For a list, check out this page on the PRW site.
Student Galleries from 2009–2010 Workshops
• Syl Arena ‘Speedliter’s Extended Workshop – October, 2010′
• Joe McNally ‘Hot Shoe Diaries’ Workshop – April, 2009
• David Hobby ‘Strobist’ Workshop – May, 2009
• Joe McNally ‘Hot Shoe Diaries’ Workshop – October, 2009
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Instructor: Syl Arena
Syl is recognized around the world as an expert on Canon Speedliting. He is the author of the Speedliter’s Handbook and founder of Speedliting.com. You can follow Syl on Twitter here.
