In 2005, I was lucky enough to attend my 1st photogaphic workshop that greatly influenced my flash photography career. Ironic enough, it had nothing to do with flash photography! The workshop was "See, Shoot, Show" offered by Huy Nguyen and JVS. The 2 day workshop encompassed photojournalism techniques and thought process working an event as a documentary journalist. Both of these guys opened my eyes and enlightened me with some serious direction.
Basically, these guys regurgitated ALL they knew and my pen was non-stop writing. JVS had some interesting ideas and concepts that especially stood out to me. Up to that point, I was using flash off camera but just not really having a clue how to control light whatsoever. He showed a few slideshows and let us in on some of his flash lighting tricks. I remember thinking that I couldn't wait to RUN to my next wedding armed and firing away with some new inspiration.
HAD that workshop been about flash ONLY, holy sheesh... I would have wet myself! Since that time, I have been constantly checking the updates and imagery from JVS and was so suprised to see his recent announcement. This guy will teach you how to find the HOLY GRAIL of flash lighting essentials, especially for those wedding photographers who work with small strobes. Details on his off camera flash workshop at the bottom of this post!
He likes to work as lightweight as possible and has a killer eye. Jump on his website real quick to see what I'm talking about, if you haven't already seen his stuff. BOOKMARK it!
JVS gave me these few images for this FF post...
The bridal was lit with a 580EX II, focused with a homemade foam snoot and tripped with a MultiMAX.
I have always LOVED this shot of his....Have you ever wondered how to make a nice groom portrait?
Old-school and classic, the groom portrait was lit with a 550EX, focused...yep with a homemade snoot, and tripped with the original 16 channel Pocket Wizard (black case model).
I’ve been using and refining my small strobe technique's for close to 15 years and will be sharing this knowledge at our 2 Day Workshop.
Check out his flash blog at: www.offcameraflash.com
His workshop link: 2 day workshop
Date: Oct. 7-8
Location: Dallas, Texas
Who: JVS and Anne
Name: 2 Day Lighting and Portrait Workshop
What: Electronic flash in a portrait environment
This 2 Day Lighting and Portrait Workshop with JVS and Anne will take you
from being timid with strobes to understanding the ins and outs of lighting
techniques with small strobes and monolights.
Explore the world of light with JVS through multiple demonstrations and
hands-on learning. You will become familiar with using your own strobes,
multiple strobes and have the chance to use Alien Bees in studio and on
location.
Anne will help you breathe fresh air into your portraits by offering ideas
on how to control your portrait session with unique results.
JVS and Anne are excited to have several awesome Workshop sponsors!
For more information please visit http://www.jvspictures.com/2day
***In addition, we plan to take our Workshops on the road in 2009 and we’re currently looking for hosts. If you’d like to host a Workshop, please email 2day@offcameraflash.com