Learn how to click stunning portraits and use a flash more effectively to photograph weddings, birthdays and other events using simple and affordable equipment.

The only prerequisite to attend this workshop is that you must know how to use your camera in the manual-mode.

How will you benefit from this workshop?

• Understand what differentiates an OUTSTANDING PORTRAIT from a GOOD PORTRAIT
• Setups and shooting techniques for LOOP, SPLIT, BROAD, and SHORT
• Understand the different types of FLASH (speedlight) available
• Learn how to use speedlights in the MANUAL and TTL modes to control the exposure and photograph weddings, parties and other events
• Learn how to use speedlights with inexpensive WIRELESS TRIGGERS for portrait lighting
• Use multiple speedlights to light the HAIR and BACKGROUND etc.
• Understand the role of WHITE, GOLD and SILVER reflectors in photography

What to bring

Any DSLR Camera / Mirrorless Camera which has a MANUAL MODE. All other accessories such as a flash, triggers etc. will be provided at the workshop.

A notebook and pen to make notes.

Girish Menon made his first pictures in his teens - a set of 36 photographs on a film camera. Already possessing an interest in experiencing wildlife, cultures and ancient knowledge that were quickly fading, he took off on a solo trip to South India after quitting his IT job. He took up photography full time on his return and has been facilitating workshops since 2007.