May 23th, Saturday - From Fear To Flash Workshop

Name: May 23th, Saturday - From Fear To Flash Workshop
Brand: AVC PHOTO VIDEO STORE
SKU: May 23th, Saturday - From Fear To Flash Workshop
Price: 10.0 USD
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$10.00

SKU: May 23th, Saturday - From Fear To Flash Workshop

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FROM FEAR TO FLASH

Let’s be honest—flash can feel intimidating.

For a lot of photographers, it lives in that category of “I know I should learn this… but I’d rather not ruin a perfectly good shoot trying.” So we avoid it. Or we try it once, get unpredictable results, and quietly put it back in the bag like it offended us.

This class is designed to change that.

From Fear to Flash is a hands-on, process-driven workshop built to take you from uncertainty to confidence—without overwhelming you with technical jargon or forcing you to memorize settings that only work in one specific situation.

Instead of teaching you what numbers to use, we focus on why light behaves the way it does and how to control it in a way that’s consistent and repeatable.

Because every lit image is really two exposures—ambient and flash—and once you understand how those two pieces work together, everything starts to click.

What You’ll Learn:

How to think about light in a simple, repeatable way
Breaking down ambient vs. flash exposure (without making your head hurt)
How to control your scene instead of reacting to it
Building from speedlights to more powerful strobes with purpose
Using light to enhance—not overpower—your subject
How to adapt your lighting in real-world conditions (not just perfect ones)

What Makes This Different:

This isn’t a “copy these settings” class.

There is no secret formula, no magic f-stop, and no one-size-fits-all solution—because those don’t exist.

Instead, you’ll leave with a process you can apply anywhere:

Indoors or outdoors or in-between.
Golden hour or noon sun or any other “bad light” time you choose
One light or multiple lights

Who This Is For:

Photographers who are nervous about using flash
Anyone who has tried flash and gotten inconsistent results
Shooters who want more control and consistency in their images
People who are tired of guessing

The Goal:

By the end of this class, flash won’t feel like a risk—it’ll feel like a tool you actually want to use.

You’ll walk away understanding not just how to light a scene, but how to approach any lighting situation with confidence.

And maybe—just maybe—you’ll stop apologizing to your flash before turning it on.

JC Carey – Instructor Bio

JC Carey is a photographer, educator, dad and lighting evangelist who has made it his mission to demystify flash and make it accessible to photographers at every level. Known for his ability to translate complex lighting concepts into simple, repeatable processes, JC focuses less on “magic settings” and more on understanding how light actually works—because once you understand it, you can bend it to your will.

With years of real-world shooting experience across portraits, action, and environmental work, JC has built a reputation for creating dynamic, polished images in less-than-ideal conditions. Wind, harsh sun, tight spaces—those aren’t problems, they’re just variables.

Since 2020, JC has been a proud member of the Westcott Lighting Team, working closely with one of the industry’s leading lighting brands to educate photographers and help them integrate lighting into their everyday workflow.

His teaching style blends practical knowledge with a relaxed, no-pressure approach that helps even the most light-averse photographers feel at ease. He firmly believes that great lighting isn’t about memorizing recipes—it’s about developing a repeatable process that works anywhere, with any gear.

Whether you’re picking up a flash for the first time or trying to move beyond inconsistent results, JC’s goal is simple: give you the confidence and understanding to create intentionally, not accidentally.

The ticket cost will be redeemable as an in-store coupon toward any Westcott purchase on the day of the event.

Date and time

Saturday, May 23 · 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location

AVC Photo Store & School
7500 Northwest 25th Street #Unit # 1 Miami, FL 33122

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