REPLAY - Ep. 097 - Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash with Kim Hartz

We are in the middle of a replay series where we are re-releasing some of our favorite podcast episodes that are coincidentally by our upcoming speakers for the Hair of the Dog Summit, which will run from Sept. 13-15.In this podcast replay, we are bringing back one of our resident Academy coaches,  Kim Hartz. __________097 - Learning off-camera flash opens up a world of possibilities for your photography. Want images with more depth and dimension? Try off-camera flash. Want the freedom to shoot at 2pm on a sunny day, without your images looking dog-awful? Try off-camera flash!This week, Elevate and Academy coach Kim Hartz joins me to demystify what is, for many photographers, an intimidating topic. We share the 3 simple steps to using a speedlight or strobe outdoors, discuss modifiers and mental blocks, and—we hope—leave you excited to start playing with off-camera flash.  What To Listen For: The low-cost strobe Kim started out with, and what she's using nowHow important is high-speed sync? (It depends on this X factor)The lighting setup that saves marriagesSettings that keep your images from looking "flashy"How to MacGyver a light modifier with common kitchen itemsAnd if this episode leaves you hungry for more, you’ll want to join Kim's upcoming Academy Accelerator course: Gaining Confidence with Off-Camera Flash. This four-week class includes weekly calls and homework assignments, so you'll finish the month knowing how to create stunning on-location portraits using off-camera flash. Resources From This Episode: Blair Phillips portable light-stand cartHair of the Dog Facebook groupFree Hair of the Dog CommunityHair of the Dog Summit (Sept.13-15)JOIN THE PARTY: Join our free pet photography community More pet photography resources here Connect on Insta Ready to get serious about your pet photography? Join us inside Hair of the Dog Academy! Check out my gear and my favorite books. Grab my book! Pet and Horse Photography for Everybody