OCF Dramatic Portraiture & Overpowering the Sun | San Francisco

Photosprouts Photography Workshops

San Francisco

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Online Classes

In-depth Level

Off-Camera Flash (OCF) Portraits

Private Coaching on Your Preferred Dates

Discover new possibilities in portrait photography with off-camera flash (OCF) coaching, led by Christina, the founder of Photosprouts.

Designed for photographers who are ready to elevate their skills, this private coaching dives deep into advanced lighting techniques that will help you create professional looking portraits images.

You will no longer be intimidated by a flash.

Instead, you will confidently master advanced OCF techniques with Christina's coaching, and start shooting magazine-cover-like portraits. Say goodbye to flat, overexposed photos and embrace a new level of artistry, where your work transforms into true masterpieces.

Meet Your Coach, Christina

Christina, founder of Photosprouts Photography Workshops, has over a decade of experience in portrait photography and a passion for teaching.

Known for her thought-provoking and genuine teaching style, Christina creates a warm and supportive learning environment. She has a unique ability to step into her students' shoes, quickly identifying areas for growth and providing personalized guidance that inspires confidence and creativity.

With her expertise and tailored approach, Christina empowers photographers to develop their skills and achieve their artistic vision.

With carefully prepared learning materials presented in an organized and systematic manner, students will instantly see their transformation after the class with Christina.

Our last group OCF Workshop

3 Options for Private Coaching

Option 1

In-Person

+ Online Course

A 3 hour, in-person & on-location OCF portrait learning experience with Christina

Schedule a 3-hour, 1:1 private class on your preferred date

Book the model:
You can book a model via Christina (my girls charge $80/hour),
or bring a friend to model for your class.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (I'll suggest a few safe locations options which can help you learn the skills)

Bonus: Also includes Natural Light Portrait Knowledge; understand what works and what doesn't work in Natural Light Portrait and how to switch gears to OCF to turn challenging light situations to your advantage.

Lifetime access to the online course Build Your Confidence in On-Location Lighting

3.5 hours of video content

Lifetime, 24/7 access

Available after the in-person session

The online material covers the curriculum in this in-person class, PLUS pure natural light portrait knowledge.

You will need to see both sides of the spectrum, OCF and pure Natural Light portraitures, to understand why and when to use a flash/ pure natural light.

Lifetime access to another online course Color Grading

1 hour of video content

Lifetime, 24/7 access

Available after the in-person session

Learning editing in Lightroom and color grading in Photoshop

Three 45-minutes Zoom Meetings

The purpose of the meetings is to follow up on your progress and answer your questions on your own photoshoots after the in-person portrait class.

Let Christina critique on your work.

Please schedule the Zoom calls within 6 months after the in-person class.

The Rate: $1500/person

Inquiry for Option 1

Option 2

Fully Online

Lifetime, 24/7 access to the online class Build Your Confidence in On-Location Lighting

The Rate: $499

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FAQ

What is the prerequisite?
- This is an advanced level class.
- Attendees are expected to have a good foundation in photography, for example:
- knowing how ISO, aperture and shutter speed work together;
- shooing on the A or M Mode;
- have some experiences photograhing people;
- attended the Beginner & Intermediate I Workshops
Do I need to bring my own camera?

Attendees are expected to bring their own cameras & lenses for this workshop.
What lenses will you recommend?

Wide angle lenses (equivalent focal lengths ranging from 12-35mm) are preferred as we need to get the background in the shots:

16-35mm F4
17-40mm F4
12-24mm F2.8 or F4
12-24mm F4
24-70mm F2.8 or F4

Wide angle prime lenses are also great choices if you want to blur the background using high speed sync, but they are optional:

35mm F1.4
50mm F1.2/ F1.4/ F1.8
85mm F1.4
(focal lengths longer than 85mm are not quite needed for this class)

What will you learn?

1. Determining the Ambient & Subject Exposures

2. Knowing that The Ambient Exposure Determines Your Style

3. When to use the flash as a fill light, and as the main light?

4. When to use a flash? When not to use a flash but pure natural light? When to use mixed lighting?

5. The background goal for OCF is in reverse of Natural Light Portraitures. Therefore, this class will also organically bring your natural light portrait skills to the next level. You'll connect the dots in the end!