Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash with Erik Valind

Control light by using strobes

Getting Started with Strobes
  • 8 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 23 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Strobe lighting can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out. With so many options, techniques, settings, and variables, many photographers are too intimidated to give strobes a chance. Veteran photographer Erik Valind will take the mystery out of strobes and show you how to add them to your repertoire so you can create beautiful imagery.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Utilize strobes in conjunction with natural light to improve your photos.
  • Control the direction and quality of your light.
  • Understand the various uses of strobes and how to adjust their settings.

When you bring your own lights on a shoot, you’re no longer at the mercy of poor natural light and unpredictable weather. This course will give you an A-to-Z overview of new lighting techniques to help you take control of the light and be more creative with your images.

Course Instructor

Erik Valind

Erik Valind

Erik Valind is a freelance photographer, born and raised on the Florida beaches, now living in New York City. He specializes in commercial lifestyle photography and environmental portraiture with airy and energetic imagery defining his style and vision.

Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash with Erik Valind is rated 4.7 stars by 17 students

  • Mark L. Oct 22, 2022

    It is a great class, learned so much, and not long and drawn out. 5 stars from Scotland :)

  • Karen W. Mar 6, 2022

    Very informative class! He is easy to listen to and made using strobes understandable! Highly recommend!

  • D. Oct 19, 2021

    Erik is concise, approachable and effective with his teaching style. This class had the perfect tempo yet covered some of the most important concepts and things that people usually struggle with (aka me) which is mixing ambient light with flash. Superb class, superb teacher.

  • Lisa D. Mar 29, 2021

    He simplifies each lighting demo and breaks it down easily for anyone to understand. He uses mostly one light set ups and there is a 2 light setup. Real simple! This class is worth the money.

  • Nick M. Aug 16, 2020

    Great class, info given very easy to process and he simplifies things nicely!

  • Ah'dhu Y. Jun 26, 2020

    Very easy to follow and understand. I would recommend this if you are just starting up with off camera flash

  • Maggie B. May 29, 2020

    Easy to listen to and follow. Organized program. I would definitely recommend it. I would have liked the PDF he mentions at the end to be included, as a link, at the end of the video class.

  • Beth G. May 8, 2020

    I've been searching for a class to show me what I've been told over and over again about OCF. This was quick and easy to get through, well explained and I feel like I have found a missing piece to the puzzle. Thank you!

  • Diane B. Apr 24, 2020

    Erik has really great and easy teaching style. Gives you lots of information without a lot of useless fill. Loved it!

  • chisato I. Jan 24, 2020

    quick ans simple! I love his teaching style.

  • Adrian C. Jul 28, 2019

    Short sweet and spicy, quick, straight to the point, very easily delivered and now I have some creative ideas and understanding, much respect Erik.

  • David R. Mar 31, 2019

    Wow this was great! Really learned a lot. Thank You!!

  • C. Mar 4, 2019

    this is a super express class, fantastic... within very little time the guy explains what other need hours and hours to explain. clear explanations supported by practical examples how to sue light and what happens. this i avery basic but if you need to refresh your basic knowledge it is highly recommended to listen to this guy, he is good he is also fun

  • Fred F. Feb 3, 2019

    I've enjoyed all the Creative Live classes I've purchased. I can certainly use this information, however I thought the class title including the phrase "Freezing Subject" with a photo of a fellow in the air with a skateboard would have illustrated use of strobes outdoors; it does not.

  • Jeanna R. Dec 20, 2018

    Worth every penny! I'm a natural light photographer looking to have more control in less than ideal lighting situations and this class was perfect! Erik covers so much great information in an efficient and effective way. He automatically answered all my questions just as they came to mind throughout the class! Love that he covered both creating dramatic and natural-looking lighting no matter the environment you're in! Thanks Erik!

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