This is not a weight-loss bootcamp! | Magna Vita Photography

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of taking some time off work, family, house, and taxes – BUT – I wasnt relaxing on a beach somewhere (besides thats just not me!) – I was taking Christopher Morris’ Small Strobes BootCamp at Vancouver Photo Workshops.

Shazmin VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

Ryan VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

Chris’ teaching style is very relaxed but he doesnt skimp on details. I love the hands-on discussions on the merits of different modifiers, what works – what doesnt, and also – how to create a few of your own DIY modifiers. I would recommend his course to anyone looking to learn about using speedlights or just have the opportunity to shoot on location with him.

Shazmin VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

Ryan VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

Saturday started off with some chat about speedlights & modifiers, whats new & hot (ie where to spend your money in case you were lacking in ideas), and by afternoon we grouped up and headed out to New West to a boxing arena for some very cool on-location shoots.

Ryan VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

Sunday morning we were back at VPW and we focused on simple, but effective lighting setups in the studio with a few great models (the other models were more difficult to work with as they were US – the photographers!)

Devan VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

VPW Small Strobe BootCamp

By late afternoon we settled in for some photo sharing & analysis. The most interesting part of sharing our photos was how each of us captured the same models but with our own perspective and style.