Name: FLASH AND OUTDOOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Start: 2026-02-22T14:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-22T18:00:00-08:00
Location: 1207 Front St

For photographers already using naturally available light, looking to add the use of flash to improve their skillset and make great images.
About this Event

Who this is for:
This workshop is for digital and film photographers who primarily shoot portraits in natural light settings who want to add more skills to their set. This will improve your offering to current and future clients and allow you to create in a new way.
This is especially great for Grad Photographers and Corporate Headshot Photographers!
What will be covered:
This workshop will begin with a ~30 min. introduction/presentation of the topics below, then we will begin the hands on portion falling into golden hour at our walkable outdoor location.

Topics:

Basic exposure settings/Manual Mode
How to operate on camera & external flash unit
Light Metering (for those shooting film)
Balancing light between subject and background
Getting the exposure you WANT to create the image you DESIRE

What you'll need to bring:

Your own camera with working hot shoe!
SD card for digital!
Film if shooting film!
A desire to learn!
This workshop will not dive deep into how lighting works, but how exposure is balanced creating depth and focus on the subject.
If youre needing more in depth instruction on lighting and modifiers, please see our Portrait Lighting and Modifiers Workshop available the same day in the morning!

*Provided model may differ from promotional image

The Workshop Instructor:

Ray Fernandez is a professional videographer/photographer and small business owner based in Sacramento CA. His primary work lies in traveling event videography, analog film photography and operating Underground Creative Studio in Old Sacramento. His body of work spans a number of disciplines such as Live Events/Concerts, Podcasts, Content for small businesses, Artists and more. Recent and recurring clients include David Garibaldi, Full Violence, and over 20 local family owned businesses. His artistic passion for film photography, however, has lead to many opportunities to develop community relationships including the development of Cameras and Coffee with founder Joey Valenzuela.