Duration: 4.5 hours

Master the art of flash photography and take creative control of light in any outdoor setting. This one-to-one workshop at Walkden Gardens, Sale will teach you how to use off-camera flash to shape light, balance it with ambient conditions, and create striking, professional-quality images.

Using public sculpture artwork as your models for the day, you’ll gain hands-on experience in controlling both artificial and natural light, learning how each affects mood, texture, and depth in your images. This practical, outdoor session is designed to help you build a strong technical foundation while encouraging creativity and experimentation.

During the workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Set up and use off-camera flash effectively in an outdoor environment

• Balance flash and ambient light for natural-looking results

• Understand and apply the inverse square law to control light fall-off

• Explore the differences between hard light and soft light

• Use diffusion techniques to soften and shape light creatively

• Refine your exposure and flash settings for different lighting scenarios

By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and technical knowledge to use off-camera flash creatively and effectively - opening up a whole new world of lighting possibilities in your photography.