# Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash with Erik Valind Canonical URL: ## Overview 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. ## Instructors ### 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. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $29