THE TED THOMAS STUDIO LIGHTING MINI-WORKSHOP

Ted Thomas helps me out at the workshop by running a mini-workshop on studio lighting. You will have the opportunity of working with Ted and some of our workshop models in small, supervised groups with a maximum of 3 photographers at any one time. This will give each photographer a better learning experience and make it easier for Ted. Photographers usually spend a half-hour or so with Ted's group and then move on to other shooting areas.

TED'S TIPS TO GET THE MOST BENEFIT FROM WORKING IN HIS GROUP:

Know How To Use Your Camera and Flash in Manual Mode

Be Able To Set / Change:

• ISO 
• Shutter Speed
• Lens Aperture
• Use Viewing Screen to Evaluate / Change Exposure

Here's What You Need:

• Your camera in Manual Mode
• Lowest ISO (100 or 200)
• On-camera flash in Manual Mode
• NO Pre-Flash
• You will be using your on-camera flash to trigger the studio flash
• Power Setting at about 1/4 or lower
• Be prepared to point your on-camera flash sideways as well as up
• Set shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/125
• Start at lens aperture f5.6
• Check exposure by using screen on the back of your camera
• Adjust exposure as necessary