Getting Creative with Rear Curtain Sync with Mark Wallace

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Getting Creative with Rear Curtain Sync is a practical class taught by professional photographer Mark Wallace that shows you how to combine motion blur with frozen action using flash and a slow shutter speed. You’ll learn how rear curtain sync creates a double-exposure effect that captures both movement and sharp detail in a single frame.

Mark demonstrates how this technique can be used to create more engaging event and wedding photos, especially in dark environments where ambient light and flash work together. He also expands on the technique in the studio, showing how small adjustments to shutter speed, flash, and exposure can produce striking creative effects.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Mark Wallace.

What You'll Learn

• Combine motion blur with frozen action in a single image.
• Control motion blur using your camera’s shutter speed.
• Balance ambient light exposure and flash exposure in the same frame.
• Use rear curtain sync to create more dynamic event and environmental photos.
• Create interesting photographic effects in dark locations and studio setups.

Who It's For

• Photographers who have some experience with flash photography.
• Event and wedding photographers who work with flash and ambient light.
• Studio photographers who want to add a new dimension to their work.
• Anyone working with an on-camera flash in dark locations.

How to Join

• The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
• To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
• A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

About the Instructor

Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama.

Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees.

In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year world wide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe.

In 2016, Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.