Lighting Off Camera Flash

PT4U Portrait Master Photographer And Elements Guru- Kenny Martin

In this film Kenny is seen shooting some editorial portraits of Sophie Dyer who is an up and coming classical Singer . This shoot is for publicity shots for Sophie as her career grows. Shooting in a variety of locations from the usher hall in Edinburgh to some more contemporary locations in the streets of Edinburgh


In Film - Editorial, Portrait, Off Camera Flash, Location, Elinchrom  Quadra Kit

In this 4 part film Mark Cleghorn is shooting a very small wedding for some existing portrait clients that are getting re-married. With only 12 guest mark has to shoot the variety to make sure his got the shots for the album.

In part two of the film Mark talks about the bridal portraits that he had taken in part one why he shoot natural light and reflective instead of off camera flash. He then moves outside to do more groom and best man shoots, moving back up stairs to finish off the detail shots before they make there way to the ceremony.

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

PT4U Portrait Master Photographer And Elements Guru- Kenny Martin

In this film Kenny is seen shooting some editorial portraits of Sophie Dyer who is an up and coming classical Singer . This shoot is for publicity shots for Sophie as her career grows. Shooting in a variety of locations from the usher hall in Edinburgh to some more contemporary locations in the streets of Edinburgh


In Film - Editorial, Portrait, Off Camera Flash, Location, Elinchrom  Quadra Kit

In this 4 part film Mark Cleghorn is shooting a very small wedding for some existing portrait clients that are getting re-married. With only 12 guest mark has to shoot the variety to make sure his got the shots for the album.

In part two of the film Mark talks about the bridal portraits that he had taken in part one why he shoot natural light and reflective instead of off camera flash. He then moves outside to do more groom and best man shoots, moving back up stairs to finish off the detail shots before they make there way to the ceremony.

In this 4 part film Mark Cleghorn is shooting a very small wedding for some existing portrait clients that are getting re-married. With only 12 guest mark has to shoot the variety to make sure his got the shots for the album.

In part two of the film Mark talks about the bridal portraits that he had taken in part one why he shoot natural light and reflective instead of off camera flash. He then moves outside to do more groom and best man shoots, moving back up stairs to finish off the detail shots before they make there way to the ceremony.

Filmed live at Focus On Imaging 2011. Mark Cleghorn talks about and demonstrates Low key Portraiture with a simple lighting Set up. Mark builds the shot up one light at a time showing exactly what each light is doing within the image.

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PT4U Portrait Master Photographer And Elements Guru- Kenny Martin

In this film Kenny is seen shooting some editorial portraits of Jenny Changleng and her mountain rescue dog Hamish. This shoot is for a magazine full spread so Kenny is looking for a very dramatic shot.


In Film - Editorial, Portrait, Off Camera Flash, Location, Elinchrom  Quadra Kit

In this 4 part film Mark Cleghorn is shooting a very small wedding for some existing portrait clients that are getting re-married. With only 12 guest mark has to shoot the variety to make sure his got the shots for the album.

In this part of the film Mark talks about the location and the equipment that he's going to be using throughout the day. You will see mark shooting the Groom and the Best man moving on to the bridal portraits and bridesmaids.

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