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Duration: 5 Hours
Time: 8am to 1pm
Dates: Saturdays; 7 June 2025, 16 August 2025
Location: Alexandria, NSW
Join us for a Beyond the Basics - Flash Photography Workshop that'll knock your socks off! 5 hour Photography Workshop moving into Dynamic Lighting.
ABOUT
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – LEVEL UP YOUR SPEEDLITE GAME WITH MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER!
Ready to take your flash photography to the next level? This hands-on, half-day workshop is designed for photographers who already understand the basics and want to gain real creative control using Speedlites.
Whether you’re lighting portraits, products, reflective surfaces, or moody backgrounds, you’ll learn how to shape light with confidence—anytime, anywhere.
In this small-group workshop (max 8 participants), you’ll:
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Learn how to build multi-Speedlite setups
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Discover essential lighting techniques for all photography genres
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Use tools like gels, gobos, and modifiers to craft dynamic looks
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Practice with real-world scenarios using a model or still-life setup
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Demystify off-camera flash and multi-light techniques
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Get inspired with simple, practical lighting hacks
Our new half-day format blends theory sessions with hands-on shooting. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge, creative inspiration, and the confidence to use Speedlites in almost any lighting situation.
Workshop Details:
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Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Time: 8am – 1pm
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Group Size: Max 8 participants
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Gear: Bring your DSLR or Mirrorless camera (manual mode required)
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Flashes: Complimentary use of Speedlites if you don’t have your own
Spots are limited—book now to secure your place!
PRE-REQUISITE : Ability to operate your camera in Manual mode
NOTE: WE ALSO HAVE A BEGINNER SPEEDLITE WORKSHOP FOR THOSE JUST STARTING OUT
WHAT TO BRING
You will need:
- Your Camera(s) with full manual capability
- A selection of lenses (if you have more than one)
- Your Speedlite(s) (if you have any)
- Lens Hood (if you have one)
- Blank formatted memory Card(s)
- Fully charged camera battery (and spare if you have one)
- Your cameras manual(s) (for referencing those hard to find features)
- Dress casual & comfortable
WHAT YOU
WILL LEARN
Light Like a Pro:
- Master lighting ratios and learn how to shape shadow, contrast, and mood using multiple Speedlites, on location and studio.
Off-Camera, Multi-Light Setups:
- Explore how to build powerful and flexible lighting setups using two or more off-camera flashes—ideal for portraits, products, or location work
Hands-On Practical Tricks:
- Learn clever, real-world lighting hacks that make your Speedlite kit fast, flexible, and surprisingly powerful in any shooting situation
Studio Lighting Made Easy:
- How to apply 3-point lighting, work with backgrounds, mix TTL & Manual flash in same setup—even in non-studio environments
Gels, Gobos & Modifiers:
- Creative tools to shape, colour, and control your light—whether you’re lighting the subject, the background, or both for maximum impact
Perfect for Intermediate – Advanced:
- Ideal for photographers who’ve mastered the basics and are ready to level up with multi-light setups and creative control
Hands-On Practice:
- Real-world scenarios with models or still-life subjects
- Implementing off-camera flash techniques with multiple flash heads
- Portrait Lighting
- Product & still life
- General shooting
- Events (indoor & outdoor)
- Travel
Q&A and Troubleshooting:
- Common issues and solutions in flash photography
- Personalised advice for individual photography needs
I recently attended the Speedlite Essentials Course at Sydney Photographic Workshop with Daniel Linnet and was very impressed. The course was informative, practical, and well-balanced between theory and hands-on learning.
Daniel’s clear and engaging style made complex lighting concepts easy to grasp. He explained not just how to use flash, but why it works, which really helped my understanding.
The workshop was also fun and supportive, with plenty of real-time practice.I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their flash photography skills.
I am so pleased I went to this workshop as I have been avoiding using my flash unit for too long. Daniel is a great teacher, very easy to follow, with a well structured plan for teaching this workshop. The number of participants was a good, size, not too large so our questions were welcomed and answered appropriately. Thank you Daniel.
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the Off-Camera Flash workshop at Sydney Photographic Workshops. The course exceeded my expectations! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand explanations. We had the opportunity to practice with a model, which was invaluable. I’m so excited to continue my photography journey and explore the possibilities of off-camera flash. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to elevate their photography skills!
Daniel and Wendy consistently deliver outstanding photographic workshops, and their newly formatted Speedlite Essentials workshop is no exception. This revised course adeptly covers the fundamental principles of speedlight photography, making it an excellent preparatory resource for their upcoming 2025 intermediate Speedlite workshop.
Designed with clarity and practicality in mind, this course is particularly beneficial for beginners looking to grasp the intricacies of flash photography. To maximize the learning experience, I strongly recommend bringing your own TTL-enabled flash. This allows you to observe real-time results directly on your own camera, reinforcing the concepts covered in the course.
An invaluable educational opportunity for anyone eager to master speedlights, this workshop sets a solid foundation for future photographic endeavours.
Speedlite photography workshop, my third workshop with SPW.
The bombardment of valuable knowledge and tips on the topic of flash photography which i received from Daniel will immensely guide me along this road of photography I have chosen to embark upon.
TO NOTE : I had no previous experience with flash photography at all!
This workshop I guess is for everyone and anyone who is serious and sincere in photography!
And it would be a miss if I don’t mention the hospitality and ease that Wendy provided!
Chocolates and all.
Thank you Wendy!