Event Date: Saturday 28th February 2026 - 10am to 4.30pm
Unlock the creative potential of off-camera flash and transform your photography with this comprehensive, hands-on workshop. Whether you are shooting portraits, events, or creative projects, mastering off-camera flash will give you complete control over light, enabling you to craft professional images in any environment.
This intensive one-day workshop takes you from the fundamentals through to practical application, demonstrating how to use between one and five speedlights with various modifiers to shape, control, and direct light with precision. You will discover why moving your flash off the hot shoe opens up a world of creative possibilities, learn the impact of different modifiers on light quality, and gain the confidence to implement these techniques immediately in your own work.
Tickets available for just £89.99 - Purchase on the Studio Masters website HERE
What to Expect
The day begins with a relaxed meet and greet in the studio, giving you time to settle in and connect with fellow photographers before moving into a structured learning experience focused on mastering off-camera flash with speedlights. Through a clear presentation and a series of live demonstrations, you’ll be introduced to the Studio Masters process and philosophy, learning how to control light, work confidently with one to five speedlights, and understand how each light contributes to the final image. You’ll explore light quality in depth, seeing how different modifiers shape and refine your results, before progressing to more advanced techniques such as balancing ambient light, working with mixed lighting, and solving real-world challenges.
After lunch, the focus shifts to hands-on practice with a professional model, where you’ll build your own lighting setups, experiment creatively, and receive real-time guidance. You’ll leave the workshop with practical experience, a stronger understanding of light, and the confidence to use off-camera flash professionally in studio or on location.
What You'll Learn:
- The fundamental principles of off-camera flash and why it transforms your photography
- How to use between one and five speedlights to create professional lighting setups
- The impact of different modifiers on light quality and how to select the right modifier for each situation
- How to balance multiple light sources and control ratios for consistent results
- Techniques for working with mixed lighting and balancing ambient light with flash
- How to create dramatic effects, edge lighting, and separation
- Problem-solving strategies for common off-camera flash challenges
- Practical techniques for working on location with speedlights
- Hands-on experience working with a professional model and multiple lighting setups
- The confidence to implement off-camera flash immediately in your own photography
Tickets available for just £89.99 - Purchase on the Studio Masters website HERE
About Your Instructor - Mike Baker
Mike Baker LRPS ANPS is a highly experienced professional photographer working across wedding, portrait, corporate, PR, media, fashion, and fine art photography. With a background rooted in classical wedding and portraiture, Mike is known for his strong in-camera technique, clear direction, and refined understanding of lighting, posing, and expression. He has photographed an exceptional range of subjects, including members of the Royal Family, Prime Ministers and Presidents, and well-known artists and performers. Through Studio Masters, Mike shares the knowledge, skills, and experience built over years as a working professional, helping photographers develop confidence, craft, and a deeper understanding of their art.
Getting to the Venue
This event is hosted at The Flash Centre Birmingham
The full store address is: The Flash Centre, Spectrum Point, 164 Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3DE
We do have on-site parking, with no pre-booking required.
What To Bring?
- Your camera and preferred lens for portrait work
- A notebook for taking notes during demonstrations
- An open mind and a willingness to practice and experiment
Key Information
| Event |
Introduction to Off Camera Flash |
| Lighting Partner |
N/A |
| Location |
TFC Birmingham, B32 3DE |
| Date(s) |
Saturday 28th February 2026 |
| Times |
10am – 4.30pm |
| Aesthetic |
Portraiture |
| Models |
Yes |
| Ticket Types |
Full Day |
| Lunch included |
Yes, cold buffet. |
Ticket Prices
Standard Ticket - £89.99
Tickets available for just £89.99 - Purchase on the Studio Masters website HERE
