About this Event
Hands-On Portrait Photography with Jake Collins of Westcott
Take control of any lighting situation and learn how to make off-camera flash and natural light work together.
Join Westcott’s Jake Collins in the High Tide room at The Collective for an interactive, hands-on class featuring a live model. Jake will break down the fundamentals of mixed lighting—from reading and controlling available light to adding flash for shape, dimension, and impact.
Watch as Jake builds lighting setups step by step, explaining not just what he’s doing, but why. You’ll learn how to balance ambient exposure with flash, position and modify your light, and make quick adjustments as conditions change.
Whether you’re photographing portraits, events, weddings, or environmental scenes, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can put to work on your very next shoot.
You’ll learn how to:
- Balance off-camera flash with existing natural light
- Control ambient exposure while shaping your subject with flash
- Position and modify light for more flattering, dimensional portraits
- Adapt your setup as lighting conditions change
- Build simple, repeatable lighting setups you can use anywhere
Bring your camera and come ready to shoot!
WHAT TO BRING
A camera and lens of your choice, with a fully charged battery and a memory card.
WHERE TO MEET
This session will meet at The Collective in the 1st Floor High Tide Room.
This event is sponsored by:
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR - JAKE COLLINS
Jake Collins is a professional photographer, educator, and product specialist for Westcott. He specializes in portrait, commercial, and event photography. Jake graduated from the Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology in 2010 with a degree in Commercial Photography. After graduating from college, Jake started as an entry-level photographer at one of the largest portrait studios in Toledo, Ohio. In a short time, Jake worked his way up and became the head photographer and Studio Manager. From there he became a corporate photographer and worked at Marathon Petroleum’s World Headquarters. Now at Westcott Jake is part of the Product Development team. You can find him testing new products for consumers, giving tech support, and traveling around the U.S. teaching customers how to use Westcott’s line of products.
ABOUT ANNIVERSARY SALE
Celebrate Glazer's Camera Anniversary with three days dedicated to photography, creativity, and community!
From September 25–27, join us for one of our biggest events of the year featuring free educational programs, inspiring photo walks, live demonstrations, and exclusive Anniversary Sale savings throughout the store.
Whether you're interested in portraiture, wildlife, landscapes, travel, video, lighting, printing, or simply learning how to get more from your camera, you'll find programs designed for every experience level.
Meet representatives from the world's leading photography brands, explore the newest cameras and lenses, ask questions directly to the experts, and get hands-on with the latest gear before you buy.
No matter where you are in your photographic journey, Anniversary Weekend is your opportunity to learn something new, connect with the local photography community, and take advantage of some of the best pricing of the year.
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Collective Seattle - High Tide Room, 400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, United States
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