Lastolite School

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox for Speedlite flash, designed to create a creative soft light control.

The Ezybox Hotshoe converts your battery operated flash gun from a harsh directional light into a much softer diffused light. Available in three sizes - 38cm x 38cm, 54cm x 54cm and the NEW 76cm x 76cm, the Ezybox Hotshoe folds flat for easy storage and can be assembled in a matter of minutes. There are also a number of accessories available including an extending handle, a tilt head bracket and a powerful clamp with brass spigot

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of the Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox product by Lastolite and how to best use it when shooting on location. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox and how to use the Ezybox Hotshoe creatively to capture strong sellable images.

In this film Mark Cleghorn concentrates on the 54cm Ezybox Hotshoe, shooting on location to demonstrate the Ezybox Hotshoe in action allowing you to capture great images where ever you are . Mark shoots some creative portraits of the models to demonstrate the different EFX that can be created when used.

All of the Lastolite equipment is available to buy from PhotoKit4U or click the product link below for direct pricing in the UK.
Sekonic Meter, Difflector, Ezybox Hotshoe

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox for Speedlite flash, designed to create a creative soft light control.

The Ezybox Hotshoe converts your battery operated flash gun from a harsh directional light into a much softer diffused light. Available in three sizes - 38cm x 38cm, 54cm x 54cm and the NEW 76cm x 76cm, the Ezybox Hotshoe folds flat for easy storage and can be assembled in a matter of minutes. There are also a number of accessories available including an extending handle, a tilt head bracket and a powerful clamp with brass spigot

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of the Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox product by Lastolite and how to best use it when shooting on location. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox and how to use the Ezybox Hotshoe creatively to capture strong sellable images.

In this film Mark Cleghorn concentrates on the 54cm Ezybox Hotshoe, shooting on location to demonstrate the Ezybox Hotshoe in action allowing you to capture great images where ever you are . Mark shoots some creative portraits of the models to demonstrate the different EFX that can be created when used.

All of the Lastolite equipment is available to buy from PhotoKit4U or click the product link below for direct pricing in the UK.
Sekonic Meter, Difflector, Ezybox Hotshoe

THE 2012 APPRENTICE ENTRY IS NOW OPEN.

You could win the training of a lifetime. Two lucky winners will join the PhotoTraining4U Team every 3 months, for 2 days of fun but intense training and shooting in some fast paced fashion action with a chance to see your images in print.

To be in with a chance of becoming one of the 2012 Apprentices, all you have to initially do is enter one image that shows off your interpretation of "Fashion" - this is the first stage. Stage two - Mark Cleghorn and the PhotoTraining4U team will then select the top 40 images. The third stage is the online vote based on a selection of 6 images. The top 10 panels with the most votes will then go through to the final stage, a live judging where Mark Cleghorn will choose his next Apprentices.

So anyone has the chance to win Photography's greatest prize.


Rules of Entry
Only one picture per person • The prize is 12 days of training including accommodation • Images entered into this competition may be used in promotion of the competition but copyright remains with the photographer • The winners will be selected by Mark Cleghorn and The PhotoTraining4U team and the online voting • Closing date for entries is 11th March 2012 • The top 40 will be selected live online on 17th March 2012 • The top 40 will provide a panel of 6 images for online voting • The top ten panels through voting will then be put into the final live selection with Mark Cleghorn • Applicants must be either a Lite, Monthly or Yearly active member of PhotoTraining4U • Voting and judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into • Winners will be filmed during the training for use on the PhotoTraining4U website • Winners will be responsible for their own travel expenses to the UK PT4U Studios near Cardiff.

Enter Now - 2012 Apprentice

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Baby Posing Coat which is a product that is very effective when shooting young children, the coat allows the parent to maintain contact with the child, reducing the child’s stress and anxiety,.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of the Baby Posing Coat product by Lastolite and how to best use it when shooting. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the simplicity of the product and how to use the Baby Posing Coat when shooting in the studio. The fabric coat effectively becomes the background of the shots without being obvious the parent is involved. The hood can ‘disguise’ the head of the parent for ‘over the shoulder’ shots. The large sleeves allow the hands to be hidden or exposed.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shoots in studio to demonstrate the Baby Posing Coat . Mark shoots some basic portraits of the baby whilst the mother is wearing the Baby Posing Coat.

All of the Lastolite equipment is available to buy from PhotoKit4U or click the product link below for direct pricing in the UK.
Sekonic Meter, 

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Micro Apollo MKII and how it is used. The Micro Apollo MKII is a mini light modifier for Hotshoe flash which softens harsh light. It features a lightweight internal frame structure and can be set up extremely quickly as it requires no Velcro, additional adaptor or bracket. The Micro Apollo MKII simply slides onto the flashgun.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of the Micro Apollo when shooting, Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the product and how to use the product in every day shooting with on camera and off camera flash.

All of the Lastolite equipment is available to buy from PhotoKit4U or click the product link below for direct pricing in the UK.
Sekonic Meter, Grey Card, Micro Apollo MK11

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Quadra Adapter. The new Quadra speedring enables Elinchrom Quadra users to attach the Lastolite Ezybox Hotshoe, Hotrod Strip and Hotrod Octa softboxes to their flash heads. The speedring fits directly into the back of the Ezybox Hotshoe or onto the adapter ring for the Hotrod Strip and Octa softboxes.

The film gives you an insight into using and getting the best out of the Quadra Adapter product by Lastolite, when shooting on location. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Quadra Adapter speedring with Lastolite products.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shoots on location to demonstrate the Quadra adapter speedring. Mark shoots some basic portraits on location using the Quadra Adapter with the Lastolite Ezybox Hotshoe, Hotrod Strip and Hotrod Octa softboxes.

Equipment used :- Lastolite Quadra Adapter  , Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Kit ,

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Ezybox Quad Bracket. The Ezybox Quad Bracket is designed so the photographer can have up to Four speedlites connected at once for either more power or faster recycling time from your speedlites. The Ezybox Quad can be used with one of 5 Ezybox studio softboxes, also this product can be use with various flash gun Triggering systems.

The film gives you an insight into using and getting the best out of the Ezybox Quad product by Lastolite, when shooting either in studio or on location. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Quad Bracket and how to use it on location for faster sync recycling and more power.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shoots on location to demonstrate the Ezybox Quad. Mark shoots some basic portraits and some fast moving shots to demonstrate the different effects and fast recycling when shooting movement when used.

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Brolly Grip. The Brolly Grip is designed for the photographer who needs to be mobile. Its a unique hand held bracket which supports the flashgun in a horizontal position along the shaft of the umbrella. The Kit includes a 20" translucent umbrella to create a compact,quick to assemble ' shoot through' solution for the photographer

The film gives you an insight into using and getting the best out of the Brolly Grip product by Lastolite, when shooting on location. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Brolly Grip and how to use it on location to create great images.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shoots on location to demonstrate the Brolly Grip. Mark shoots some basic portraits and in a variety of different location in the PhotoTraining4U church and how it creates a lovely soft light and more creative use of flash.

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the Strobo Kit. The Strobo Kit is an accessory kit which is designed either for On Camera or Off Camera Flash with speedlites. The Strobo kits include honeycomb grids, correction gels & effect gels, holders and adapters for each to make it easy to use.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of the Strobo products by Lastolite, when shooting either in studio or on location. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the Strobo Kit and how to use them and the different effects that each individual products makes.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shoots on location to demonstrate the Strobo Kit. Mark shoots some basic portraits and some funky shots to demonstrate the different EFX when used.

This film made in conjunction with The Lastolite School Of Photography and concentrates on the TriFlash Sync which is designed identical to the TriFlash Flash shoe lock bracket but with the added benefit of its built in sync block allowing the photographer to sync up to three flash System to create a creative light control.

The film gives you an insight in to using and getting the best out of the TriFlash Sync product by Lastolite and how to best use it when shooting. Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the setting up of the TriFlash Sync and how to use them in the studio with studio flash and on location with a speedlite.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shoots on location to demonstrate the TriFlash Sync. Mark shoots some basic portraits of a model to demonstrate the different EFX when used.

All of the Lastolite equipment is available to buy from PhotoKit4U or click the product link below for direct pricing in the UK.
Sekonic Meter, TriFlash Sync