coffee-shop class #1: the nikon speedlight, demystified

this month's topic: the nikon speedlight, demystified. want to learn some tips and tricks to using nikon's speedlight system? spicing things up with simple lighting (think "the strobist") can sometimes make the difference between "blah" to "wow." this 'coffee-shop class' will focus on learning how to use your Nikon camera's built-in flash to trigger a speedlight.

who: "starving student" photographers (we are all students)

what: friendly-approach learning the technical basics in using nikon's wireless speedlights. we will focus quick and easy lighting techniques for portrait / wedding photographers.

when: thursday, January 24, 2008 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm (we'll do 30 minutes inside, 30 minutes outside)

where: higher grounds coffee, 803 14th st, golden, 80401 (near intersection of 14th St & washington ave). happy hour afterwards until 6pm next door at the table mountain inn, 1310 washington ave, golden.

cost: *free*

what to bring: warm clothes, a SB-600 or SB-800 Speedlight(s), and one of the following cameras: Nikon D-70(s), D-80, D-200, D-300, or D-3. canon shooters: come learn more about 'the dark side.'

RSVP below in the comments section of the blog.

your homework: peruse ken rockwell's how to use the new nikon strobes as wireless slaves. bring questions.

extra credit: if you don't know about flash flavor or the strobist, check 'em out! they are great sources of lighting information & inspiration.

can't make it? our next 'coffee-shop class' will be held on february 21 at 4:00 pm at the press coffee company in belmar. topic: creative lighting with gels