How to use flash for horse and rodeo photography. Lighting is often the difference between average arena pictures and images that look clean, sharp and colorful. This course takes you from the basics of flash all the way to planning lighting for an arena.
The lessons build on each other, so each level adds new skills on top of the last. You can move at your own pace and revisit earlier sections whenever you need a refresher.
Lighting 101: the basics
- How flash exposure differs from ambient exposure.
- Sync speed, flash power and flash duration.
- Triggers and how to fire off-camera lights reliably.
Lighting 201: putting it to work
- Using flash to freeze action in dim arenas.
- Matching flash color to arena lights.
- Fill flash and high-speed sync outdoors.
- Avoiding ghosting when ambient light is too bright.
Lighting 301: arena setups
- Choosing positions for strobes around an arena.
- Mounting lights safely with stands, clamps and sandbags.
- Keeping cables and stands away from timers and walkways.
- Working with producers and arena staff.
Who it is for
This course is for photographers who are comfortable with manual exposure and want to take on indoor events or improve the look of their outdoor work. You do not need expensive gear to start; the course explains what really matters and how to build a kit over time.