One Flash Wedding Photography
Professional wedding photographer Cliff Mautner walks through challenging wedding photo scenarios with the first dance, toasts, and family photos. He discusses when it’s best to mix in flash with ambient lighting to create texture, dimension, and mood - all with one just speedlight. <br> <br> This class is perfect for a photographer looking to gain new insights into wedding photography.
Release Date: 2011-08-19
Lessons
Intro Plus Necessary Speedlight Gear
<p>Cliff walks you through the gear he takes with him on wedding shoots and why.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 16 seconds
The Why Behind Cliff's Lighting Methods
<p>Cliff starts with a little lighting theory and moves to camera and speedlight settings that compensate for various lighting situations where the camera might read the scene incorrectly. He also explains that sometimes Exposure Compensation is really Flash Compensation.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 31 seconds
When Cliff Uses Flash
<p>Cliff uses speedlights at very specific times during wedding shoots, and there's solid logic behind his decisions.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 8 seconds
Mixing Light with Ambient
<p>Unlike some shooters, Cliff doesn't try to overpower ambient light with his speedlights just to get a good picture. He explains how he sets his speedlights to compliment ambient light.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 41 seconds
Assessing the Venue
<p>Looking at ambient light, Cliff explains how he will work to make his flash contribute to the exposure without overpowering it, and mentions compensating for videographer lights too.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 27 seconds
Shooting the First Dance
<p>Cliff's insights start with getting the flash off the camera, then consider using a longer lens than you might think. He moves through camera and flash settings and even insights on working with an assistant.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 6 seconds
Blessings & Toasts
<p>Cliff has a great setup suggestion for toasts that might involve talking with the DJ a bit, but there's a great payoff.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 5 seconds
Formal Family Photos
<p>Again with the 70-200 lens and a single off camera flash, Cliff explains his strategy for quick exposure accuracy for formals.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 10 seconds
Texture, Dimension and Mood
<p>The single speedlight approach allows for fast moving versatility.</p>
Duration: 2 mins 40 seconds