Course: Flash Photography with Jessica Wikström
Take your portrait photography to a whole new level
A full-day course on flash photography techniques, lighting and tips for starting your own photography business. We will be taking lots of photos and using each other as models. We will finish with a glass of bubbly to celebrate the day!
Jessica Wikström, Fujifilm X Ambassador, specialises in cinematic portraits, fine art and headshots. She runs a studio in Linköping and will be sharing her knowledge of flash photography and techniques, both psychological and practical, over the weekend. We will also be inspired to take our creativity to a new level – perhaps even start earning a little money from our knowledge?
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to explore flash photography and take their portrait photography to the next level. You want to feel confident in different environments and be able to work with everyone from people who are unfamiliar with being in front of the camera to models. You need to have a basic understanding of how the camera works with ISO, shutter speed and aperture. You don't need to have worked with flash before – you'll be experts by the end of the day.
You are welcome to bring your own camera, or you can borrow one on site. Flashes are available during the course and do not need to be brought with you.
Participants will:
- Learn 5 lighting setups using 1 flash that are suitable for headshots, portraits, commercial photography, beauty shots and group shots.
- Learn about different light modifiers and what they do. A good foundation for starting to charge for your photography!
- Photograph your own portfolio using these lighting setups.
- Learn about business, pricing, getting started and earning money as a photographer.
- Get people who are not used to being in front of the camera to relax and pose.
- A ‘cheat sheet’ with the lighting setups.
- Invite someone close to you whom you would like to photograph for free admission to Fotografiska. After completing the course, you will have the opportunity to have your work printed and sent to your home.
