Film Photography with Strobe Lighting with Sandra Coan

Again another excellent course. I had some understanding of light, but this course brought it all together. I now have new ideas of how to shoot with strobes and, in particular, using just one.

Wow! with a lot of online stuff out there one can become rather overcome with too much information, however, the way Sandra presents her courses is just perfect! Her honest and simple and easy to understand approach was just what I needed. Not once did I think she was just going through the motions, she really loves what she does and it shows. To be able to rewatch and rewatch was also a key for me. Since I have dyslexia I have to take things one half step at a. time. After completion of the class I had a new found confidence when using strobes. A must have.

Sandra is such a wonderful teacher. Knowing the foundations of shooting with strobes and film, gives me the creative freedom to create the images I want.

Do you own a film camera? Then you NEED this class. I knew I *kind of* wanted to try shooting with a strobe, so I bought this class as some encouragement. But honestly, I half expected to do the class and not actually buy the strobe (because strobes are scary!). But as soon as I finished this class I IMMEDIATELY bought a strobe, umbrella modifier, a backdrop, and seamless paper (in Storm Grey because I basically want to be Sandra.) I felt so empowered to shoot with strobes and film and suddenly what had seemed terrifying now seemed doable. My very first test roll turned out great after following Sandra's easy tips. Now that we're in the winter months, I can shoot indoors with my film camera and strobe! Thank you, Sandra, for so generously sharing your knowledge with us and for being such a great teacher! And to anyone even remotely considering this class, DO IT. There's no way you'll regret it.

Sandra Coan is a lighting genius! I loved watching her high-energy and super informative class. I learned way more about studio lighting than I ever thought was possible. I'd definitely recommend this class to literally any person in photography, not just studio photographers. Thanks Sandra!!

Out of all the classes I own on Creative Live, Strobe Lighting with Sandra is my FAVORITE! She is an incredibly kind and gifted teacher. She explains everything on a simple level and then gradually build to more complex issues. I am 100% happy with this course. Thank you Sandra!!

Sandra, you have me combining my medium format camera with strobe for the first time. I had planned on using it with continuous light for ultra hard light. Thank you so much. However, I have the same 7 foot octabox and it sounds like you think it is called an octa because it has 8 sides. Actually, the reason, as it sounds like you are aware, is setting it up is like wrestling with an octopus. Like that bb gun, those rods can put your eye out, so I wear protective eye glasses and leave it up.

I have been looking forward to a class like this coming to Creative Live for some time! As a film shooter I have always been curious about using studio lighting with film, and Sandra is the GO TO lady to learn this stuff from! I really enjoyed this class and know that it will come in handy for me as I venture into getting my studio equipment together. :)